Oklahoma Teacher Connection

Save the date for our 19th Annual Reading Conference!

We were excited to welcome 200 students to the University of Central Oklahoma today for our Prospective Teachers Academy where high school juniors and seniors explored their futures as Bronchos and educators! Keep an eye on our social media in the coming weeks for more pictures and videos from this event! Thank you to the UCO Foundation and the Oklahoma Teacher Connection at the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for helping sponsor this event!

This summer, middle and high school students can live on a college campus while exploring exciting fields of study at the free 2026 Summer Academies in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

Applications Now Accepted for Free STEM Summer Academies on College Campuses - Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education This summer, middle and high school students can experience life on a college campus while exploring exciting fields of study at the free 2026 Summer Academies in Science, Technology, Engineering…

Are you interested in a career in early childhood education? Check out this event at OU-Tulsa!

https://qualtrics.ou.edu/jfe/form/SV_9F6iQkTsYPNEVgy?Q_CHL=qr

From OSDE: The Oklahoma State Department of Education is seeking input from knowledgeable and experienced PK-12 English language arts educators, higher education faculty, and community stakeholders to participate in the revision of the Oklahoma Academic Standards for English Language Arts. There are two opportunities to serve during the process: The writing committee will revise the standards, and the draft review committee will review the work of the writing committee. Interested individuals are invited to complete the official application no later than February 27, 2026.

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OSRHE is facilitating a grants workshop provided by The Bruman Group on June 26, 2026. The Bruman Group is nationally recognized for its federal grants management and education law practice. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity for a national conference level training right here in Oklahoma!

EDGAR Academy – Oklahoma City - June 26, 2026 - The Bruman Group 🗓️ June 26, 2026 This in-person full day workshop will review and discuss the requirements and changes to the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) and its Uniform Grants Guidance (UGG) counterpart. Each attendee will receive a copy of Bruman's New 6th Ed. of the Admin...

Check out this opportunity for those seeking alternative certification!

Please register by tomorrow (Friday, January 30th) to attend Future Educators Day! This is a free event for current NWOSU students, as well as high school juniors and seniors interested in education. Join us for a day celebrating the education profession! Keynote speaker is Melissa Evon, Oklahoma Teacher of the Year!!

https://www.nwosu.edu/forms/future-educators-day

Oklahoma Teacher Connection administers several programs focused on recruiting, retaining and placing Oklahoma teachers. 👨‍🏫 Learn more: tinyurl.com/4uwnucjb

Wishing all Oklahomans a wonderful holiday season. We’re grateful for our incredible community!