Tag Archives: OSTA

OSTA Fall Conference Early-Bird Registration Ends Sept. 15th

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Bob

Nearly 50 outstanding program offerings!  The Branches of STEM are Rooted in SCIENCE October 1st, Howell Hall, University of Central Oklahoma It’s time to register! Hurry to take advantage of the Early-Bird registration savings! $45 through September 15th, $55 thereafter. … Continue reading →

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Upcoming OSTA Constitution Revision Vote

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Bob

Each Spring, the OSTA Constitution and By-Laws committee is charged with examining the OSTA Constitution and By-Laws and recommending changes to the OSTA Board.  Over the last three years there has been an on-going effort to bring the Constitution and … Continue reading →

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OSTA Fall Conference is Just Around the Corner!

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Bob

The OSTA Fall Conference, the largest and best science professional development opportunity in the state will take place Saturday, October 1st at the University of Central Oklahoma. ” The Branches of STEM are rooted in Science” 1. – get out … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Science Safety I.Q.?

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Bob

Did you know that Oklahoma is not an OSHA state, but follows OSHA regulations as the standard for safety compliance? Did you know your school district must document a yearly update of it’s Chemical Hygiene Plan to include your school’s … Continue reading →

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Two Science Teachers Among Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Finalists

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Bob

 State Superintendent Janet Barresi announced Oklahoma’s Teacher of the Year finalists at a special presentation last week at the annual conference for Oklahoma’s school administrators at the Cox Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City. “It is a pleasure to congratulate … Continue reading →

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Safety Summit Deadline Nears

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Bob

OSTA Safety Summit – A workshop for Science Teachers and School Administrators REGISTRATION OPEN NOW (Registration closes July 22, 2011) Conference Registration – includes complementary OSTA membership (for new members), continental breakfast, Safety Tool Kit media and lunch – $15.00 Summit … Continue reading →

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Make Your Nomination Now!

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Bob

Here’s your chance to make a difference – nominate yourself or someone you know for an position on the OSTA Board. The following Board positions are accepting nominations: Vice-president/President-elect, treasurer, elementary director, high school  director, Region 1/NE , Region 3/SW, Region 5/Tulsa Public Schools. You can complete … Continue reading →

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Time to Get Ready for Fall Conference

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Bob

School just finished for the year… Time to get ready for next Fall! The OSTA Fall Conference, the largest and best science professional development opportunity in the state will take place Saturday, October 1st at the University of Central Oklahoma. … Continue reading →

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At This Price, You AND Your School Administrators Should Attend

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Bob

OSTA Science Safety Summit 2011 July 29, 2011 Howell Hall, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma A workshop for Science Teachers and School Administrators REGISTRATION OPEN NOW (Registration closes July 22, 2011) Conference Registration – includes complementary OSTA membership (for … Continue reading →

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HB 1551, authored by Repesentative Sally Kern goes before the House Common Education Committee next Tuesday (22 Feb)

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Bob

(this entry is based in part on information from NCSE) Representative Kern’s latest bill, the “Scientific Education and Academic Freedom Act,” is an antievolution bill in the mold of the law passed in Louisiana in 2008. Under the guise of “academic freedom,” this bill … Continue reading →

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