Wyoming Switchboard Network (WSN)

General Information

The Wyoming Switchboard Network (WSN) is a collection of distance education providers that deliver coursework to K-12 students. The WSN website provides access to the current distance education courses available and information about the various DE program providers: WyomingSwitchboard.net

Statewide Distance Education Program Providers

The following program providers are approved for the statewide delivery of distance education coursework.

• Campbell County Virtual School (Campbell County School District #1)
  • Fulltime: K-6
• Evanston High School (Uinta County School District #1)
  • Supplemental: 9-12
• Jackson Hole Connections Academy (Teton County School District #1)
  • Fulltime: K-12
• Wyoming "e" Academy of Virtual Education (Fremont County School District #21)
• Fulltime: 9-12 (for Fremont #21 Students)
• Supplemental: 9-12 (All Wyoming Students)
• Wyoming Virtual Academy (Niobrara County School District #1)
  • Fulltime: K-12
  • Supplemental: 9-12

Post-Secondary (Limited) Distance Education Program Providers

The following program providers are approved to deliver distance education coursework to Wyoming school districts that submit a credit course application waiver.

• Casper College
  • Supplemental: 11-12
• Central Wyoming College
  • Supplemental: 11-12
• Eastern Wyoming College
  • Supplemental: 11-12
• Laramie County Community College
• Supplemental: 11-12
• Northern Wyoming Community College District
  • Supplemental
• Northwest College
  • Supplemental: 10-12
• Western Wyoming Community College
  • Supplemental: 11-12

Self-Contained Distance Education Program Providers

The following program providers are approved members of the WSN and have opted to deliver distance education coursework only to local students.

• Carbon County School District #1 (Rawlins High School)
• Johnson County School District #1 (Kaycee High School)

Policy Documents

Chapter 41 Distance Education Rules (View) - These rules provide a uniform process for all distance education courses offered by Wyoming school districts or from which academic credit will be transferred to or accepted by a Wyoming school district. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all distance education courses offered by Wyoming school districts or distance education courses from which academic credit will be transferred to or accepted by a Wyoming school district.

Resident District Handbook (View) - For each student receiving distance education coursework, the student's resident district is required to complete a Distance Learning Plan to ensure the delivery method is appropriate to the individual student’s learning capabilities, monitor the student’s progress through the DE course(s), facilitate necessary instructional support, and maintain the student's records. The resident district is responsible for verifying the distance education courses are approved by the Wyoming Department of Education and fulfills both state and local district program standards.

Student Enrollment and Monitoring (View or Download) - This webcast provides an introduction to key distance education definitions, information to consider prior to enrolling students, requirements when enrolling students and monitoring their progress. A dual-credit DLP template is available for use with post-secondary institutions; please refer to the directions, webcast, or contact either of the distance education consultants for more information on its use.

For more information regarding distance education legislation and rules, the WSN, or the DE community page on the WDE Fusion site, please contact either Scott Bullock (sbullo@educ.state.wy.us or 307-777-7418) or Lachelle Brant (lbrant@educ.state.wy.us or 307-777-3679).

Joining the Wyoming Switchboard Network

Wyoming public school districts that are interested in joining the WSN should review the process to join which provides the information required to become either a statewide or self-contained distance education program provider.

Wyoming post-secondary institutions that are interested in joining the WSN should review the process to join which provides the required information to become a post-secondary program provider.

2010-2011 Distance Education Grant (Closed)

All Wyoming school districts, community colleges and the University of Wyoming are eligible to apply for the Distance Education Grant (DEG). To receive Distance Education Grant (DEG) funding, the DE Program Provider must be an active member of the Wyoming Switchboard Network (WSN).

Distance Education Consultants:

Scott Bullock
Innovative Connections & Support
Wyoming Department of Education
307.777.7418
sbullo@educ.state.wy.us

Lachelle Brant
Innovative Connections & Support
Wyoming Department of Education
307.777.3679
lbrant@educ.state.wy.us