Power of Teaching

Symposium

Presented by The Oklahoma Writing Project

June 21, 2013

Moore Norman Technology Center

4701 12th Avenue NW

Norman, Oklahoma 73069

8:30-Noon

8:30-9:00 Registration/Refreshments

9:00-9:15 Welcome

9:15-10:15 Panel Discussion featuring:

Benjamin L. Bates–Professor, Langston University, National Writing Project Board of Directors

Jane Bowen–Superintendent Moore Norman Technology Center

Josh Flores Director of Language Arts State Department of Education

Dr. Gregg Garn-Dean of Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education; University of Oklahoma

Bob Melton–Science Curriculum Specialist/District Testing Coordinator-Putnam City Schools

Panel Topic: The Impact of CCSS on Oklahoma Students 

Concluding with Q & A from the audience

10:15-10:25 Refreshment Break

10:25-11:10 Breakout Session 1

11:15-Noon Breakout Session 2

Engaging and Active Breakout Session Topics:

Hands on Activities implementing CCSS

Impacts of OWP Summer Institute

Teacher Leader Effectiveness (TLE)

Technology in your classroom

Come and learn what the future holds for Oklahoma schools

Discover how Oklahoma Writing Project can help you meet your needs as you implement Common Core Standards in your classroom.

Register online at:  http://tinyurl.com/teachingsymposium 

Register at OWP Website:    http://owp.ou.edu 

Cost: $25.00 per person*

*Guest of 2013 Summer Institute Fellow attend for FREE

Registration Deadline: June 14, 2013

The Oklahoma Writing Project (OWP) is a site of the National Writing Project, a professional development network. OWP serves teachers of writing at all grade levels, primary through university, and in all subjects.  The mission of the OWP is to improve student achievement by improving the teaching of writing and literacy by improving learning in Oklahoma’s elementary, middle, and high schools; Technology Centers and colleges.