Tag Archives: OSDE

This Week’s TiffanyGram

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Bob

Science Message: July 2nd– 6th Hello fellow science educators! I hope you are all enjoying your summer and finding some time for relaxation and professional growth. Every summer I always looked forward to finding a workshop or research experience that would allow … Continue reading →

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Vision 2020

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Bob

  The Oklahoma State Department of Education is excited to share with you news about it’s upcoming VISION 2020 conference.  VISION 2020 is right around the corner and online registration, hotel accommodations, and conference information are now available to you. … Continue reading →

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Science Textbook Adoption Moved Back (Again)

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Bob

Just before spring break the Oklahoma State Department of Education announced plans to restructure the textbook adoption cycle.  Science textbook adoption will be switched with Social Studies and as a result will be delayed yet another year beyond what has … Continue reading →

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Summer AP Institute at the University of Tulsa

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Bob

July 9-12, July 16-19 and July 23-26, 2012 ** REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR ALL CLASSES ** 
Click here to download 2012 Conference Registration Form 
Mail form with required $50 registration fee The University of Tulsa, The College Board, and the Oklahoma State Department … Continue reading →

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AP Summer Institute at OU

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Bob

The Advanced Placement* (AP*) Summer Institute for teachers is offered by Academic Programs-CITD within University of Oklahoma Outreach College of Continuing Education, in collaboration with The College Board. New and experienced AP and Pre AP* teachers will gather on the … Continue reading →

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Science Textbook Adoption Delayed (Again)

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Bob

(From a Letter to Superintendents from Paige Pierce-Phillips, Director, Instructional Materials, Oklahoma State Department of Education) March 13, 2012 Dear Superintendent, On behalf of the Oklahoma State Textbook Committee I want to inform you of changes being made to the textbook subject … Continue reading →

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What’s your grade?

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Bob

The public comment period for the regulations governing the state’s new A-F system of grading schools and school systems is open through March 19th.  Below are 2 excerpts taken from the regulations that could (will?) have profound affects on the … Continue reading →

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A-F School Grading System Rules Open for Public Comment

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Bob

Draft rules and a rule intent statement for the A-F School Grading System and several other administrative rules have been posted on the State Department of Education’s website, http://ok.gov/sde/education-law-book (under Implementation of a System of School Improvement and Accountability). The … Continue reading →

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December 5th JodyGram

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Bob

Good morning colleagues! I hope today finds you well and looking forward to a short break in the next few weeks. It’s hard to believe that it’s already December. This school year is going by so quickly! Here are some … Continue reading →

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This Week’s JodyGram

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Bob

From OSDE Science Director Jody Bowie:   McDonaldObservatory is pleased to  announce that there will be six teacher workshops in summer 2012.  The application deadline is February 10, 2012 with deposits due in April for those selected.  Those receiving scholarships … Continue reading →

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