The Wyoming School-University Partnership is closely involved with the institutions and organizations listed below. Click on their links to learn more.
Statewide Level
University of Wyoming: The Partnership is housed in the UW.
www.uwyo.edu
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UW College of Education: The College of Education is an integral component of the Partnership both in terms of intellectual and financial support. Dean Kay Persichitte sits on the governing board's executive committee.
www.uwyo.edu/education
Office of Teacher Education (UW College of Education): The Office of Teacher Education supports undergraduate and graduate level students in their academic paths toward becoming educators.
www.uwyo.edu/ted
UW College of Arts and Sciences: The College of Arts and Sciences is a strong supporter of the Partnership's work. Associate Dean Audrey Shalinsky sits on the governing board's executive committee.
www.uwyo.edu/AS
Wyoming P-16 Education Council: A statewide collaborative group seeking to create a seamless system of education in Wyoming. Different from the Partnership in that it works more directly with policy.
www.wp-16.org
Science and Mathematics Teaching Center (UW College of Education and College of Arts and Sciences): The SMTC facilitates collaborative and interdisciplinary education and initiatives supporting teachers across Wyoming.
http://smtc.uwyo.edu
UW Outreach School: The Outreach School supports distance learning across the state to offer innovative and meaningful academic opportunities for students of all ages, interests, and locations.
www.uwyo.edu/outreach
Wyoming Community College Commission: The statewide organization coordinating the work of Wyoming's seven (7) community colleges.
www.communitycolleges.wy.edu
Wyoming Department of Education: The state-level institution overseeing the education of Wyoming students. WDE is member of the Partnership, and a representative from the organization sits on the Partnership's governing board.
http://edu.wyoming.gov/Default.aspx
Wyoming National Board Certification: A state-wide initiative to increase the number of national board certified teachers to strengthen the quality of classroom teaching in public schools.
www.wnbci.org
National Level
National Network for Educational Renewal (NNER): A collaborative and membership-based organization working to renew schooling and teacher education across the nation. NNER seeks to advance the "Agenda for Education in a Democracy." The Partnership is a member of the NNER.
http://www.nnerpartnerships.org/
Institute for Educational Inquiry: A national organization focused on advancing the "Agenda for Education in A Democracy."
http://ieiseattle.org/
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards: A standardized and rigorous certification for teachers seeking to strengthen their teaching skills and improve student learning.
www.nbpts.org
