Pearson Awarded New Statewide Assessment Contract in Wyoming
HOBOKEN, N.J. - March 26, 2026 - Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, announced today that the Wyoming Department of Education has selected Pearson to support the development and delivery of the state’s Comprehensive Statewide Assessment System (WY‑SAS) for grades 1–10, providing Wyoming educators with consistent, meaningful measures of student learning across English language arts, mathematics, science, and writing.
The contract award applies to the 2026–2027 assessment cycle and beyond and includes delivery of Wyoming’s existing statewide assessments: the Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress (WY‑TOPP) and the WY‑ALT alternate assessments.
Designed to support teaching, learning, and student growth
Features of the Pearson‑supported assessment system include:
- A coherent assessment experience, connecting classroom, interim, and summative assessments; helping educators track learning progress over time.
- Actionable reporting, including role‑based dashboards for teachers and administrators and growth data that supports targeted instruction.
- Accessible materials, including braille and thoughtful design to support learners with diverse needs.
“This is about partnership, and we’re honored to work alongside the Wyoming Department of Education and educators across the state to deliver an assessment system that truly works for Wyoming,” said Trent Workman, Managing Director of Pearson School Assessment, U.S. “Together, we’re focused on building an assessment experience that works in real classrooms; one that feels connected, supports teaching and learning, and reflects what matters most for Wyoming’s students.”
A trusted assessment partner with deep expertise
For more than 70 years, K–12 educators across the United States have partnered with Pearson School Assessment to deliver high‑quality, reliable assessment programs. Pearson brings deep, practical experience from classrooms and districts nationwide, along with one of the largest teams of psychometric experts in K–12 education. In the 2025–2026 school year, Pearson will deliver more than 100 million assessments across half of the U.S. states and territories.
With a longstanding commitment to accessibility, Pearson is one of the few organizations providing complete braille assessment services, delivered by teams of sighted and visually impaired experts. Pearson also offers end‑to‑end assessment support, from test development and psychometrics to scoring, reporting, printing, and logistics, ensuring consistency and quality for educators, students, and families.
About Pearson
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