Coalition for the Advancement of Science and Mathematics Education in Oklahoma (CASMEO)
CASMEO is a nonprofit alliance of representatives from business, education and the private sector working to support and coordinate efforts to revitalize science and mathematics education in the state of Oklahoma.
MERLOT (Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching)
A free and open resource for faculty and students of higher education with links to online learning materials and annotations such as peer reviews and assignments.
Minority Teacher Recruitment Center
The Minority Teacher Recruitment Center is a program of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and is created for the distinct purpose of "recruiting, retaining and placing minority teachers in the public schools of the State of Oklahoma." The MTRC program includes the ACE and LEAP programs for middle and high schools.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is a public voice of mathematics education, providing vision, leadership and professional development to support teachers in ensuring equitable mathematics learning of the highest quality for all students.
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), founded in 1944 and headquartered in Arlington, Va., is the largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA's current membership of more than 55,000 includes science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in and committed to science education.
OASIS
Oklahoma's international teaching and learning resources developed with Oklahoma Associations Supporting International Studies (OASIS), this teaching tool provides resources to teachers and students in kindergarten through college so they are prepared to compete in the global economy.
oklahomateachingjobs.org
Oklahoma currently has many positions available for educators and support staff at all levels of employment. This site is designed to be a one-stop source for educational recruitment in Oklahoma and to provide comprehensive recruitment services to students, teachers and educational agencies across not only Oklahoma, but the world.
Oklahoma City Zoo
Many programs use the zoo as a living classroom to teach science and critical thinking skills.
Oklahoma Council of Teachers of Mathematics (OCTM)
The members of the Oklahoma Council of Teachers of Mathematics shall promote better teaching of mathematics in the schools of Oklahoma by holding meetings for the presentation and discussion of papers, by conducting surveys and investigations pertinent to its objectives, and encouraging publication and distribution of material designed to improve the teaching of mathematics.
Oklahoma Atlas
A Web resource for K-12 geography teachers and students.
Oklahoma EPAS
Oklahoma EPAS (OK EPAS) is based on ACT's Educational Planning and Assessment System, an integrated series of assessments and reporting services that supports educators as they help students set and reach goals for life after high school. The components of OK EPAS are EXPLORE, PLAN and the ACT Assessment. EPAS assessments provide information about academic progress at crucial points in a student's educational career - eighth grade, 10th grade, and at the completion of high school. Information provided by EPAS assessments is linked longitudinally to provide an academic information management system. These linkage reports can be used to monitor student progress over time, detect trends and evaluate instructional outcomes in support of school improvement efforts.
Oklahoma Global Education Conference
Our diverse Oklahoma education heritage has been forged by challenges and a pioneering spirit. From one-room schoolhouses to our modern classrooms that are some of the nation's most technologically advanced, Oklahoma educators always look beyond the horizon.
Oklahoma No Child Left Behind State Grants Program: Improving Teacher Quality
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE), as the designated State Agency for Higher Education (SAHE), manages an annual grant selection for Title II, Part A funds. The funds are awarded to eligible partnerships to support innovative and effective professional development that improves teacher knowledge about content and data-driven decision making in the classroom.
Oklahoma State Department of Education
The purpose of professional development is to help all teachers continue their education beyond initial licensing and certification by the state so Oklahoma students are taught by professional educators, who are up-to-date with the latest in brain research and best practices along with changes in policies.
Oklahoma Teacher Enhancement Program (OTEP)
A Title II Grant to link K-12 student learning to teacher preparation - included Pathwise Induction, Teacher Work Sample and portfolio.
Oklahoma Teacher Shortage Employment Incentive Program (TSEIP)
TSEIP is a legislative program that reimburses eligible student loan expenses or pays an equivalent cash benefit to individuals who graduate from an Oklahoma accredited teacher education program, receive teaching certification in math or science and agree to teach in an Oklahoma public secondary school for at least five years.
Professional Development Opportunities for Educators
Southern Regional Education Board Electronic Campus Initiatives — Educator Information
Electronic Campus Initiatives is a gateway to information about policy, programming and services supporting the South's “electronic marketplace” for online learning — SREB's Electronic Campus. From initiatives such as the Distance Learning Policy Laboratory, the Adult Learning Campaign and Nurse Educator Project, users can access publications, reports, presentations and other information about online learning and the removal of barriers many learners encounter.
Science Museum Oklahoma (formerly the Omniplex), Oklahoma City
Oklahoma's premier science museum includes Dome Theater, aviation and space artifacts, hands-on science exhibits, cultural galleries, planetarium, museum store and a café. Satisfy your brain's hunger for knowledge at Science Museum Oklahoma and chomp down on interactive and entertaining science delicacies and much more.
Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program
Teachers with Stafford Loans may qualify for loan forgiveness if certain eligibility requirements are met. The Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program was created by Congress in 1998 to encourage individuals to enter and continue in the teaching profession in certain designated elementary and secondary schools that serve low-income families.
Teacher Warranty
Oklahoma higher education issued an institutional warranty on the state’s teacher education graduates, guaranteeing these individuals will meet the state’s 15 teaching competencies designed to improve student-learning opportunities.
Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum
The mission of the the zoo's Education Department is to help people of all ages develop a better understanding of the natural world. Education programs are conducted on-site and away from the zoo.
