February 17th, 2025 

Dear Board Members,

As we continue to ensure that our district provides a high-quality, standards-aligned education, it is essential that we remain proactive in reviewing and updating our curriculum in line with the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) content standards. The WDE has outlined a timeline for the systematic review and alignment of various content areas, which will inform our district's curriculum mapping, assessment development, and potential core program adoptions for the coming years.

The following is the proposed timeline for the review of content standards by the WDE and the corresponding curriculum and program development work in our district:

• 2025/26: Fine and Performing Arts, and PE/Health and Safety

• 2026/27: English Language Arts and Career & Technical Education

• 2028/29: Social Studies

• 2030/31: Computer Science

• 2032/33: Physical Education, Health & Safety

• 2033/34: World Languages & Cultures, Science

• 2034/35: Fine and Performing Arts,  Math

• 2035/36: English Language Arts

• 2026/37: Career & Technical Education

For each of these years, we will work closely with K-12 educators to ensure that our curriculum is not only aligned with state standards but also reflective of the needs and aspirations of our students and community. This process will include curriculum mapping, where we will analyze and adjust the scope and sequence of content across grade levels, ensuring coherence and progression in student learning.

Additionally, as part of this review, we will conduct a district-wide assessment review and development to ensure our assessment tools are accurately measuring student progress and aligned with updated content standards as required within our district assessment system. In some areas, this review may lead to the adoption of new core programs, which will be thoroughly vetted to meet the needs of our students and our district's educational goals.

We anticipate that this timeline will provide us with a structured approach to curriculum review while also allowing for flexibility and responsiveness to emerging local educational needs. Our goal is to foster continuous improvement in instruction, promote student success, and ensure our district’s offerings remain rigorous, relevant, and effective.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to excellence in education.

John Weigel