Category Archives: Events

FREE Masters Degree Program at OSU

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Bob

Have you considered getting your masters degree?  Oklahoma State University’s College of Education mathematics and science faculty would like to invite you to join a special cohort for new and current mathematics and science teachers.  You would be completing a master’s degree in … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Comments Off on FREE Masters Degree Program at OSU

Pre-AP Science Training this Summer

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Bob

The College Board and the Oklahoma State Department of Education are hosting two 5-day workshops in Norman this summer for middle and high school science teachers.  The workshops are not focused on AP courses but rather the content students need … Continue reading →

Posted in Conference, Events, Opportunities | Comments Off on Pre-AP Science Training this Summer

PASS it on! Conferences Update

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Bob

The program guides for PASS it on!, the State Superintendent’s Master Teacher Project Regional Conferences are now available on the OSDE website.  Click here to download the guides and to register.

Posted in Events | Comments Off on PASS it on! Conferences Update

Governor Vetoes SB 834

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Bob

Governor Brad Henry vetoed the so-called “School District Empowerment Act” on Friday, May 8.  In his signing statement he wrote “Senate Bill 834 would essentially turn back the clock on much of that important progress and weaken landmark reforms by … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Comments Off on Governor Vetoes SB 834

Hello BioBlitzers!

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Bob

Online registration for BioBlitz! 2009 is open!  And you are invited to register early ‑ if you register  before July 15th, there is a discounted registration fee ‑ only $5!    The registration fee includes the Friday night cookout, one … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Opportunities | Comments Off on Hello BioBlitzers!

SB 834 Goes To Governor

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Bob

Final Senate approval Wednesday (4/29) of SB 834 (as amended) sends the bill to Governor Henry for his approval or veto.  The measure passed narrowly on a vote of 25-23 along party lines.  Read stories  from the Daily Oklahoman, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Comments Off on SB 834 Goes To Governor

Oklahoma Aerospace Education Fellows

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Bob

The Oklahoma Aerospace Education and Training Day Committee is now accepting applications for the “Class of 2009 Oklahoma Aerospace Education Fellows” (Fellows). Oklahoma teachers Grades 3 -12 and school counselors from public, private and Careertech schools are eligible to apply. 100 applicants will … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Opportunities | Comments Off on Oklahoma Aerospace Education Fellows

OSTA Board of Directors Meeting May 2nd

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Bob

A reminder to all folks currently serving on the OSTA Board of Directors: We will be meeting this Saturday, May 2nd at 9:00 A.M.. This meeting will be held at the Norman  High  School  Science  Building   ( 911 W. Main … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, News | Comments Off on OSTA Board of Directors Meeting May 2nd

Elementary Science Education in the K–12 System

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Bob

4/22/2009 – Page Keeley, 2008-2009 NSTA President (From NSTA Reports) “Any collection of things that have some influence on one another can be thought of as a system. Thinking of a collection of things as a system draws our attention to what … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Comments Off on Elementary Science Education in the K–12 System

Science Inquiry Institutes on OKC and Tulsa

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Bob

Using hands-on experiences and focused refl ection, the Science Institute for Inquiry workshop gives teachers an opportunity to explore the practice of science inquiry. Participants will examine different ways of teaching hands-on science, explore the process skills of inquiry, engage in a full … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Comments Off on Science Inquiry Institutes on OKC and Tulsa