Tag Archives: OSDE

September Janagram

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Bob

From Oklahoma State Department of Education Science Director Jana Rowland, it’s this month’s JANAGRAM! New Storybooks from the Space Place Sometimes there’s just nothing as cozy as curling up with a good storybook. Whether you prefer turning real pages or … Continue reading →

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EOI Calculator Policy Changed

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Bob

(announced by OSDE, August 27, 2009) The items on the Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Biology I assessments are designed so that calculators are not required to solve any of the problems.  All tasks can be solved without the … Continue reading →

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August Janagram

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Bob

Science News from OSDE Science Director Jana Rowland Field Trip Grants Available The Target Corporation has announced that it will award 5,000 field trip grants of up to $800 each for the coming K-12 school year. Managed by Scholarship America, … Continue reading →

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OSDE Student Assessment Documents Update

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Bob

Please see the very important information listed below from the Assessment Office.  Be sure to download the Blueprints for the assessed science grades/content and also download the new performance level descriptors. These documents will be very valuable as you plan … Continue reading →

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Science Safety Summit Changes

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Bob

First, the good news: OSTA and the OSDE are finishing preparations for this year’s Oklahoma Science Safety Summit.  The bad news? A lack of response to the NSU-BA workshop has forced the cancellation of the July 29th workshop.  But the … Continue reading →

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May (and April) Janagram

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Bob

Straight from her beautiful third floor office overlooking the State Capitol grounds at the Oklahoma State Department of Education is  your May Janagram from OSDE Science Director Jana Rowland. And to keep your collection complete, here is the April Janagram, (which … Continue reading →

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March News from OSDE

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Bob

Here it is!   Hot off the press! This Month’s JanaGram!   (I like Exclamation points!)

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Master Teachers Project – Apply NOW!

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Bob

The State Superintendent’s Master Teachers Project is a plan of professional development for teachers in the state of Oklahoma to meet the five goals of No Child Left Behind (NCLB).  The professional development plan is a train-the-trainer model to develop … Continue reading →

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More February NEWS from OSDE

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Bob

Even though February is a short month, A LOT of stuff is happening in science education.  Catch up on the latest, including information about these legislative actions in a special edition Janagram: House Bill 1706 House Bill 1706 ( proposed … Continue reading →

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Recent OSDE Accountability and Assessment Updates

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Bob

The following documents have been updated on the Accountability and Assessment home page.  End‑of‑Instruction Online Practice Tests ‑ scroll down the left hand side of the page to locate directions (or download them here). (Please note:  The ePAT launcher needed to run … Continue reading →

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