College readiness is more than academic preparation. The aspirations of students and their families to achieve a college degree require guidance and support beginning at an early age, not just the senior year of high school. The Student Preparation Office of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education helps PK-12 educators and parents effectively prepare students for college readiness. Through online resources, regional workshops, on-site training and conferences, the student preparation team provides educators, parents and students with the resources necessary to ensure all Oklahoma students and their families are college ready.
Student Preparation Staff
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Oklahoma Student Preparation Team
655 Research Parkway, Suite 200
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104-3603
PO Box 108850
Oklahoma City, OK 73101-8850
Fax: 405.225.9230
Annette Long
Director of Student Preparation for College Readiness
along@osrhe.edu
405.225.9156
Sabrina Wood
Coordinator for Student Preparation for College Readiness
swood@osrhe.edu
405.225.9257
Professional Development
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education support professional development that enhances student preparation.
The Student Preparation Team is available to present the PreACT reports to your staff, students and/or parents. Please contact Annette Long, along@osrhe.edu, or Sabrina Wood, swood@osrhe.edu, to schedule a presentation.
Student Preparation Fall 2026 Professional Development Workshops
Professional development workshops for administrators, counselors, district test coordinators, curriculum leaders and coordinators will be held statewide each fall. Topics will include:
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- Student Prep updates
- Preparing your students for college
- Concurrent Enrollment
- PreACT/ACT updates
- Oklahoma's Promise
- ICAP
- OKcollegestart
- FAFSA
- OSRHE resources
For each workshop, registration and continental breakfast (provided by ACT) will begin at 8 a.m., and the workshop will last from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Early registration is encouraged. Online registration is now available.(opens in new tab)
Printable Schedule(opens in new tab)
Questions: Contact Annette Long, 405.225.9156, along@osrhe.edu.
| Date | City | Location |
| Wednesday, Sept. 2 |
Woodward | High Plains Technology Center, 3921 34th Street, Seminar Center(opens in new tab) |
| Thursday, Sept. 3 |
Enid | Northern Oklahoma College, 2200 E. Maine Ave., Hallie Gantz Student Center Ballroom(opens in new tab) |
| Wednesday, Sept. 9 |
Durant | Kiamichi Technology Center, 810 Waldron Road. Seminar Center(opens in new tab) |
| Thursday, Sept. 10 |
Lawton | Cameron University, 2800 W. Gore Blvd., McMahon Centennial Complex, 2nd Floor, McCasland Ballroom(opens in new tab) |
| Wednesday Sept. 16 |
Broken Arrow | Northeastern State University, 3100 E. New Orleans St., Administration Services Building, 1st Floor Auditorium(opens in new tab) |
| Thursday, Sept. 17 |
Midwest City | Rose State College, 1910 Hudiburg Drive, Student Union, Room SU213ABC(opens in new tab) |
2026-27 Student Preparation Overnight Conferences
Connect, learn, and collaborate with colleagues supporting college and career readiness across Oklahoma.
Who should attend: Designed for PK–12 school counselors, administrators, coordinators, and educators who support college readiness, career readiness, and postsecondary planning.
- Practical Resources: Explore strategies and tools that support students, families, and school teams in college and career readiness.
- Peer Learning: Exchange best practices and learn from colleagues across the state.
- Networking: Build meaningful connections through collaborative discussion.
Cost: Early-bird registration is $195; regular registration is $200.
Registration: Includes conference materials, three meals, and one night’s lodging for the two-day overnight event. Purchase orders, checks, and credit cards are accepted.
Register online at https://ok.accessgov.com/osrhe/Forms/Page/osrhe-public/stu-prep-2026(opens in new tab).
Printable Schedule(opens in new tab) (PDF, 61k)
For more information, contact Sabrina Wood.
| Date | Location | Early-Bird Deadline | Registration Deadline |
| Oct. 4 & 5 | Post Oak Lodge, Tulsa, OK | Aug. 30 | Sept. 6 |
| Oct. 21 & 22 | Roman Nose State Lodge, Watonga, OK | Sept. 16 | Sept. 23 |
| Oct. 26 & 27 | Lake Murray State Lodge, Ardmore, OK | Sept. 21 | Sept. 28 |
| Nov. 3 & 4 | Beavers Bend Lodge, Broken Bow, OK | Sept. 29 | Oct. 6 |
| Feb. 22 & 23 | Lake Murray State Lodge, Ardmore, OK | Jan. 18 | Jan. 25 |
| March 2 & 3 | Beavers Bend Lodge, Broken Bow, OK | Jan. 26 | Feb. 2 |