In collaboration with building and district administrators, instructional facilitators, certified teachers and staff members, support staff, parents, students, and other community stakeholders, our goal is to provide an exemplary program of instruction for students that contributes to the development of the “whole child.”

Sweetwater County School District #2 continues to seek for every school to meet and exceed the expectations as set by the Wyoming Department of Education’s Accountability System.

Strategy #1: Curriculum Development & Implementation:

Sweetwater County School District #2 continues to develop and revise the district's curriculum frameworks, which outline the scope and sequence of content and skills to be taught at each grade level. This involves aligning curriculum with the State of Wyoming Priority Standards, proficiency scales, educational best practices, and the district's educational goals.
The district’s Curriculum and Instruction Department collaborates with educators to design instructional materials, resources, and strategies that support effective teaching and learning. This includes developing instructional cycles and assessments that align with the State of Wyoming Priority Standards.
The district’s Curriculum and Instruction Department organizes and facilitates professional development opportunities for teachers and staff. These sessions provide educators with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively implement various curriculum tools and instructional strategies.
Elementary instructional coaches provide one-on-one or small-group support to teachers. They offer feedback, model effective teaching practices, and provide guidance on incorporating innovative instructional strategies into the classroom.
The Curriculum and Instruction Department works with the Technology Department to explore and recommend the integration of educational technology tools and resources that enhance teaching and learning. This includes recommending software, apps, online platforms, and interactive resources that align with the curriculum.
The district supports educators in implementing strategies and programs which respond to student learning and promotes inclusive practices that cater to the individual needs of all students. Efforts are made to differentiate instruction for diverse learners, including students with special needs and English language learners.

Strategy #2: Develop and implement a District Assessment System (DAS)

The district’s Curriculum and Instruction Department designs and administers formative and summative assessments to measure student progress and mastery of learning objectives. This includes designing valid and reliable assessments that provide valuable insights into student learning.
- State Mandated Assessments: WYTOPP & ACT
- K-3 Reading Assessment & Intervention: FastBridge’s universal screener is utilized to screen for signs of reading difficulties. Evidenced based interventions and curriculum is provided to address early reading foundational skills.
- Classroom Based Assessments: Formative assessments used to measure student progress on specific skills and content material.
  - End of Course Assessments
  - End of Unit Tests & Final Examinations
  - End of Instructional Cycle Assessment
  - Teacher Generated Classroom Based Assessment – Targeted Skill Acquisition
- The district’s Curriculum and Instruction Department will collaborate with educators to develop K-8 Common Assessments as part of their Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum (GVC).

Strategy #3: Improve Instructional Practices through the use of Professional Learning Communities (PLC)

Intentionally scheduled PLC times in every building for each grade level teams and/or departments.
Through a shared commitment to continuous improvement, PLC teams are continually searching for ways to accomplish their goals of improving student learning. The continuous improvement cycle includes the following, which each team member is responsible for contributing to the process:
- Gathering current evidence of student learning (formative assessments / classroom-based assessments / state assessment results)
- Develop strategies to build on strengths and address weaknesses in student performance (responsive teaching)
- Implement strategies with clear learning goals
- Analyze outcomes and apply to next instructional cycle
PLC collaboration also involves analyzing the nouns and verbs from the State of Wyoming Priority Standards to better understand the skills an concepts that students need to learn.

Strategy #4: Responsive Teaching through Interventions and Enrichment Opportunities

Sweetwater County School District #2 uses the PLC model across all of its schools to review and respond to student learning.
Reading and/or Math Interventions built into master schedules across all grade levels to offer remediation of skills and enrichment opportunities for those students who have already mastered the expected skills.
Uniform Building Intervention Team (BIT) processes
Extended Day Opportunities for students to meet with certified staff after school
Summer School and Extended School Year Services – skill maintenance for elementary and middle school students and credit-recovery opportunities for high school students
Title I Services – Truman Elementary and Washington Elementary are both Schoolwide Title I Schools – Monroe Elementary and Harrison Elementary have additional reading specialists to provide similar instructional supports to students.
Comprehensive special education services provided across the district. Specialized programs to address unique needs are specific to the following elementary schools and transition across the middle and high school buildings:
- Harrison Elementary – K-5 Life Skills & Total Care Programs
- Monroe Elementary – English Language Learner Program
- Washington Elementary – Behavior Expectations and Skills Training (BEST) Program
- Truman Elementary – Extended Resource Academic Program

Strategy #5: Community Partnerships

Sweetwater County School District #2 will continue to participate in the Southwest Manufacturing Partnership (SWMP) Executive Committee in order to engage with industry partners and the community college on identifying county needs and skills necessary towards pursuing careers and employment in Southwest Wyoming.
Ongoing monthly collaboration with the Green River Police Department.
Regular collaboration with Sweetwater County Juvenile Probation and the Sweetwater County Attorney’s office to support students involved in the legal system.
Ongoing participation in “Pulse”, and organization designed to stay informed and connected with industry, government, business, education, and government throughout Sweetwater County.

The Profile of a Graduate embodies four main areas: Academics, Career, Community, and Life. Academics is defined as the content knowledge, skills, and behaviors included in the Wyoming K-12 student Content and Performance Standards. Career is defined as the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to be successful in the world of work. Community is defined as the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary for contributing to society. Life is defined as the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to thrive as an adult.

Sweetwater County School District #2 has the following Priorities & Implications as part of their efforts to continue its work towards the State of Wyoming’s Profile of a Graduate:
- Learn
  - Think critically and problem-solve
  - Build foundational skills
  - Communicate effectively to different audiences, for different purposes, using different tools
- Work
  - Career exploration
  - Develop collaboration and interpersonal skills
  - Develop accountability
- Contribute
  - Build effective work habits and the ability to be productive
  - Develop skills to be able to filter information and resources, identifying credible sources of information as well as bias
  - Develop understanding of governmental processes
- Thrive
  - Build financial literacy and the ability to apply math skills
  - Develop resilience and growth mindsets, knowing it’s okay to learn from failure
  - Develop strategies to support positive mental health
Find ways to develop a balanced local system of assessment that elevates tools beyond WY-TOPP to measure and clearly communicate student/school success
Continue to develop programming to partner with the community to provide all students with work and community-based learning experiences. At the high school level, ensure learners have the opportunity to earn credit for such experiences.
Evaluate curriculum to find opportunities for project-based learning that intentionally makes connections across curriculum areas.
Engage with educators in high quality professional learning so they are able to develop the skills and mindsets necessary for learners to build the skills within the WY Profile of a Graduate.
Develop school-wide opportunities at all levels to celebrate student learning. This should include recognition of academic success, success in the arts, and success in developing the WY Profile of a Graduate skills. Structures should include studentled conferences, student exhibitions, and portfolio defenses. There is opportunity to leverage the power of technology to engage families who may not be able to attend events during the day.
Explore opportunities for providing preschool, play-based experiences to help the youngest learners develop critical skills necessary for future success.

Sweetwater County School District #2

Sweetwater County School District #2’s

Strategic Plan 2025-2026

District Goals

GOAL #1: Improve Wellness & Safety

GOAL #2: Improve Student Achievement

GOAL #3: Improve Communication and Collaboration