Tag Archives: OSDE

Mid-October JodyGram

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Bob

Science Lab Challenge The deadline for applying to the Shell Science Lab Challenge for your chance to win a $20,000 lab makeover support package is October 21,2011.  If you haven’t already done so, we encourage you to get started on … Continue reading →

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September 23 JodyGram

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Bob

Good day and I hope that each of you have had a productive instructional week. If not, no problem. Do some reflection and tweak it for next year! I’ve been doing a lot of thinking this week about the Next … 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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Science OCCT and OMAAP Changes

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Bob

As the  new PASS standards and objectives are implemented, there is a transition period before the criteria for test alignment with PASS can be completely met. During this transition time, items are developed and field tested in order to meet … Continue reading →

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Transition Timeline regarding the Science PASS Standards and Objectives(revised 2011):

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Bob

The Science PASS Standards and Objectives were revised effective March 2011.  Those new standards will go into effect beginning Fall 2011.  The assessment for spring 2011 will be based upon Science PASS version 2002. When the PASS Standards and Objectives … Continue reading →

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Final Note from Our Friend Jana

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Bob

Dear science friends, This Friday is my last day as Science Education Director and I just want to let you know how very much I appreciate each and every one of you.  Oklahoma’s science teachers are outstanding and I am … Continue reading →

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New Science PASS Revisions Posted

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Bob

The new science PASS revised document has just been posted to the SDE web site. The link is http://sde.state.ok.us/Curriculum/PASS/default.html and look under the heading Core Curriculum for Science.  Please note that these revisions are not completely approved until Legislature approves … Continue reading →

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Supt. Barresi Launches 3R Agenda

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Bob

OKLAHOMA CITY (March 15, 2011) — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Janet Barresi on Tuesday officially launched the 3R Agenda, a comprehensive policy platform for transforming Oklahoma’s education system. RETHINK. RESTRUCTURE. REFORM “The 3R Agenda represents a new road map for … Continue reading →

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The Last JanaGram

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Bob

An email sent yesterday by State Department of Education Science Director Jana Rowland: Dear Science teachers, It is with regret that I let you know that I have submitted my resignationat SDE. It has been a great honor to serve … Continue reading →

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January JanaGram

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Bob

Here it is! Straight from OSDE Science Director Jana Rowland. The January JanaGram

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