Wyoming Statewide Goal for Public Education
To use the Profile of a Graduate, as developed through the voices of Wyoming citizens, for driving continuous improvement and local innovation in the pursuit of educational excellence across Wyoming.
W.S. 21-2-304(e)
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The Wyoming ‘Profile of a Graduate’ represents the voices of Wyoming citizens’ ideal vision of a Wyoming graduate. The Profile guides the State Board of Education in its decisions regarding education in Wyoming. View the comprehensive PDF.
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A Wyoming Graduate will... demonstrate foundational knowledge and skills in academic content areas, including technical reading and writing. Transfer knowledge and skills across content areas. Apply knowledge and skills to life’s challenges and opportunities using problem solving and critical thinking. Possess strong verbal and written communication skills appropriate to various audiences, purposes, and formats. Have the ability to identify and access credible sources. Plan and manage multi-step projects.To achieve this, graduates must possess a mindset where failure is recognized as an opportunity for growth. They should hold a curiosity that leads to discovery and action, and have an internal sense of initiative, responsibility, and accountability. |
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A Wyoming Graduate will... explore career options and work environments to achieve their goals. Develop workplace communication skills, including giving and receiving constructive criticism, asking for help, and maintaining professionalism. Develop leadership skills, including the identification of personal strengths and weaknesses. Collaborate and work with various people to accomplish a variety of tasks. Successfully complete employment applications and mock interviews. Have knowledge of entry wages and benefits and career advancement.To achieve this, graduates must demonstrate persistence, resilience, initiative, and adaptability. Have strong interpersonal relationships. Be able to access workplace resources. Produce a quality work product that meets, or exceeds, expectations. |
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A Wyoming Graduate will... understand how our governing structures operate and how to be involved in the process. Know how to access community resources, both private and public. Engage appropriately in civil discourse across a variety of cultures and beliefs. Discern the credibility of information and content from a variety of sources to become a knowledgeable and engaged citizen. Seek opportunities to contribute to their school community, the greater community, state, and nation. Understand both the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.To achieve this, graduates must collaborate with others. Be open to service and volunteerism. Be respectful of the perspectives and rights of other individuals and cultures. |
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A Wyoming Graduate will... demonstrate basic living skills. Possess skills in personal finance including understanding of compensation, cost of living, budgets, credit/loans, taxes, housing costs, savings, insurance. Possess strategies for selfcare, including physical and mental well-being, and know how to access medical/mental health services. Build and maintain healthy relationships.To achieve this, graduates must be dedicated to personal growth. Have self-awareness and be an advocate for themselves. Possess the ability to identify and solve life problems. Think from different perspectives – independently, globally, collaboratively, and critically. Be able to set goals, develop a plan, work toward it, and refine personal goals as necessary. |
