PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
GANG AWARENESS VIDEOCONFERENCE
Dr. Michael Wilds, Northeastern State University and the Oklahoma Gang Investigation Association and other law enforcement officials will present the live, interactive VIDEOCONFERENCE on THURSDAY, January 29th from 1:30 to 3:30 at your closest videoconference site. Please call and reserve your space NOW. (Site locations are listed at http://www.sde.state.ok.us/Services/Videoconference/locations.html)
The presenters were at the Safe and Healthy Schools conference and shared their expert knowledge on gang awareness, signs, activities, prevention strategies and intervention.
If you have questions please contact Gayle Jones, SDE at 405-521-2106.
23RD ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOLS THAT WORK STAFF DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
This year's summer conference theme is Heads-On, Hands-On Learning: Key to Student Motivation and Achievement. The purpose of the conference is to inform state, district, school and teacher leaders about practices in the middle grades, high schools and technology centers that will increase student motivation and learning, students' readiness for high school studies, high school completion rates, and students' success in postsecondary studies and careers.
The announcement brochure is now available online at http://www.sreb.org/SummerConference/index.asp
The Announcement Brochure describes the eight conference objectives, registration information, a proposal to present form and further conference information. Check out the pre-conferences to deeper implement the High Schools That Work framework. Submit proposals for presentations demonstrating how implementation of the HSTW, Making Middle Grades Work and Technology Centers That Work designs is improving student achievement at your school.
Please read over the brochure and make plans to join us in Atlanta this July!
GOVERNOR'S GLOBAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE
J.C. Smith, Oklahoma State Department of Education, encourages Oklahoma high school counselors to attend the Governor's Global Education Conference at the University of Central Oklahoma on Feb. 13, 2009.
GANG AWARENESS VIDEOCONFERENCE
Dr. Michael Wilds, Northeastern State University and the Oklahoma Gang Investigation Association and other law enforcement officials will present the live, interactive VIDEOCONFERENCE on THURSDAY, January 29th from 1:30 to 3:30 at your closest videoconference site. Please call and reserve your space NOW. (Site locations are listed at http://www.sde.state.ok.us/Services/Videoconference/locations.html)
The presenters were at the Safe and Healthy Schools conference and shared their expert knowledge on gang awareness, signs, activities, prevention strategies and intervention.
If you have questions please contact Gayle Jones, SDE at 405-521-2106.
23RD ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOLS THAT WORK STAFF DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
This year's summer conference theme is Heads-On, Hands-On Learning: Key to Student Motivation and Achievement. The purpose of the conference is to inform state, district, school and teacher leaders about practices in the middle grades, high schools and technology centers that will increase student motivation and learning, students' readiness for high school studies, high school completion rates, and students' success in postsecondary studies and careers.
The announcement brochure is now available online at http://www.sreb.org/SummerConference/index.asp
The Announcement Brochure describes the eight conference objectives, registration information, a proposal to present form and further conference information. Check out the pre-conferences to deeper implement the High Schools That Work framework. Submit proposals for presentations demonstrating how implementation of the HSTW, Making Middle Grades Work and Technology Centers That Work designs is improving student achievement at your school.
Please read over the brochure and make plans to join us in Atlanta this July!
GOVERNOR'S GLOBAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE
J.C. Smith, Oklahoma State Department of Education, encourages Oklahoma high school counselors to attend the Governor's Global Education Conference at the University of Central Oklahoma on Feb. 13, 2009.
Registration is online at http://www.okglobaled.org/ This conference will provide invaluable exposure as to why and how young Oklahomans must become more internationally engaged and our campuses that consistently provide these opportunities. For more information contact Erin Taylor, PhD, Coordinator, Academic Affairs Projects with the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
Phone (405) 225-9163 if you have questions.
RESOURCES
THE SKILLS IMPERATIVE: SOLVE THE U.S. TALENT SHORTAGE
This interesting publication may prove useful to enhancing the quality of career and technical courses and building a partnership with your local chamber of commerce.
http://www.uschamber.com/NR/rdonlyres/eciaj45n6o5jxdngkikp6zgphwy4gqbkt3vyv7q4eu5xlcpms7escmdu5koxwfyvrgdpxukqamx35ljclqfydbuob2g/CTEPaperFINAL.pdf
UNDERSTANDING ISSUES FACING MILITARY KIDS
Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has a website dedicated to assist educators in better understanding and being responsive to the unique issues facing military kids whose parents or loved ones have been or are currently deployed. It provides practical, hands-on information to help those in school settings deal with the tough to talk about topics students experience in the schools
http://www.k12.wa.us/OperationMilitaryKids/Resources.aspx
AIDtoCHILDREN.com
Bluesky emailed another great charity site resource AIDtoCHILDREN.com. It donates money to children in need through World Vision. Check it out at http://www.aidtochildren.com
STUDENT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
DESIGNING QUALITY REAL-WORLD PROJECTS
All projects should engage students in authentic learning and require them to use their technical and academic skills and knowledge. To help teachers design real world projects that meet high standards review the following publication on how to design good projects:
http://www.sreb.org/programs/hstw/publications/site-guides/00V03_UsingRealWorldProjects.pdf
STEM CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
See how Oklahoma Department Career Technical Education is focusing on the need for more employees in the S.T.E.M. related fields (science, technology, engineering, and math).
http://www.okhorizon.com/2000/Show0903/STEMOverview.htm
This website focuses on getting more females interested in those same fields.
http://http://okhorizon.com/2009/Show0903/VA_IntvWMimiLufkinRickLarkey.htm
RESOURCES
THE SKILLS IMPERATIVE: SOLVE THE U.S. TALENT SHORTAGE
This interesting publication may prove useful to enhancing the quality of career and technical courses and building a partnership with your local chamber of commerce.
http://www.uschamber.com/NR/rdonlyres/eciaj45n6o5jxdngkikp6zgphwy4gqbkt3vyv7q4eu5xlcpms7escmdu5koxwfyvrgdpxukqamx35ljclqfydbuob2g/CTEPaperFINAL.pdf
UNDERSTANDING ISSUES FACING MILITARY KIDS
Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has a website dedicated to assist educators in better understanding and being responsive to the unique issues facing military kids whose parents or loved ones have been or are currently deployed. It provides practical, hands-on information to help those in school settings deal with the tough to talk about topics students experience in the schools
http://www.k12.wa.us/OperationMilitaryKids/Resources.aspx
AIDtoCHILDREN.com
Bluesky emailed another great charity site resource AIDtoCHILDREN.com. It donates money to children in need through World Vision. Check it out at http://www.aidtochildren.com
STUDENT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
DESIGNING QUALITY REAL-WORLD PROJECTS
All projects should engage students in authentic learning and require them to use their technical and academic skills and knowledge. To help teachers design real world projects that meet high standards review the following publication on how to design good projects:
http://www.sreb.org/programs/hstw/publications/site-guides/00V03_UsingRealWorldProjects.pdf
STEM CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
See how Oklahoma Department Career Technical Education is focusing on the need for more employees in the S.T.E.M. related fields (science, technology, engineering, and math).
http://www.okhorizon.com/2000/Show0903/STEMOverview.htm
This website focuses on getting more females interested in those same fields.
http://http://okhorizon.com/2009/Show0903/VA_IntvWMimiLufkinRickLarkey.htm
