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The Division of College & Career Readiness encourages educators to prioritize the safety and security of themselves and their families, student safety, and to stay informed of communications from the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) and other reputable sources.
For the latest updates on Coronavirus/COVID-19 for Oklahoma Public Schools, visit here
“Equity in education is when every student is invited and welcomed into a system of teaching and learning that is fluid, responsive, dynamic, and that uses all available resources to meet student needs.” (MTSS Innovations)
The key is equity. Equity means offering individualized support to students that address possible barriers, like poverty or limited transportation. Teachers agree that equity is essential, but many do not know how to best work towards it in their classrooms. However, once educators have the right strategies to promote equity in schools, they can make sure each student is prepared to reach their potential. To learn about creating a positive school climate and equity in education, click here.
For more about equity in college and career readiness, visit: www.okedge.com.
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Registration Now Open!
The Oklahoma State Department of Education is hosting our annual summer professional development conference for educators across the state virtually again this year as EngageOK in the Cloud on June 21 - 23, 2021.
For more information and registration, visit: engage.ok.gov/.
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Extended Deadline:
May 14, 2021
The Oklahoma State Department of Education wants to hear from you!
There is still time to complete the Career Exposure Week survey. This survey will help structure future career topics, guest speakers, and session logistics.
Complete Career Exposure Week Survey
For questions, contact Chelsea Hunt at chelsea.hunt@sde.ok.gov.
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The Oklahoma State Department of Education Office of Student Support provides a holistic approach to supporting educators and families through academic guidance, alternative education strategies, college and career readiness connections, social-emotional learning resources, and family engagement supports.
The Office of Student Support provides Professional Development (virtual or in-person) which is available for district leaders, principals/administrators, teachers, parents, community members, counselors, and business leaders simply by filling out our request form:
Student Support Professional Development Form
To learn more about the Office of Student Support, click here.
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The Oklahoma State Department of Education Office of Accountability is hosting a series of Data to Action webinars. Each webinar will provide an opportunity for participants to explore data collected and displayed on the public dashboard at oklaschools.com with actionable next steps. School administrators, teachers, counselors, and data analysts are encouraged to attend.
Upcoming Webinar: May 11, 2021
Topic: The Data and Relationships Behind Graduation
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Virtual Speakers: Petra Woodard, Lori Chesnut, and Lesa Rohrer
To register, click here. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email and have access.
To learn more about the Office of Accountability and view recorded webinars, visit: sde.ok.gov/accountability-assessments.
For questions, contact Lesa Rohrer at Lesa.Rohrer@sde.ok.gov.
The College and Career Readiness (CCR) Webinar Series is held every third Thursday of each month and concludes on June 17, 2021.
May 20th - 10:00 a.m.
Session: OKcollegestart: Updates and Reminders
Featured Speaker: Theresa Shaklee, OKcollegestart Coordinator
Oklahoma College Assistance Program (OCAP)
A division of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
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May 20th - 11:30 a.m.
Session: OKCareerGuide: ICAP Updates and New Resources
Featured Speaker: AJ Crowell, OKCareerGuide Coordinator
Oklahoma CareerTech
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May 20th - 1:00 p.m.
Session: College and Career Readiness with Pioneer Library System
Featured Speakers:
Ashley Welke, Director of Community Engagement and Learning
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Heather Thompson, Business Outreach Specialist
Pioneer Library System
Register Today!
To register for all College and Career Readiness Webinar Series, click here.
For questions, contact Chelsea Hunt at chelsea.hunt@sde.ok.gov.
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The Division of College & Career Readiness knows that engaging industry and community partnerships are important for our school districts and students to have exposure to career exploration and real-world experiences.
If you are an organization or tribal education agency and would like to showcase upcoming events for K-12 students and school districts, complete this form.
Featured Spotlight: Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Oklahoma City Branch
The Oklahoma City Branch is Oklahoma’s connection to the nation’s central bank. Located in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City, it serves the state of Oklahoma in research, bank examination and public outreach.
For more information, visit: www.kansascityfed.org/oklahomacity/
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Virtual Spring Workforce Partner's Conference 2021
The Road to Self-Sufficiency: Navigating the Benefits Cliffs
Moving individuals and families towards financial self-sufficiency is a prime goal of Oklahoma’s workforce efforts. Workers, however, face many barriers on this journey. This virtual training will provide participants with new perspectives, policy options and practical tools to help clients make informed career choices. This virtual training is hosted by the Oklahoma Workforce Association in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Oklahoma City Branch. Registration is required for both days:
To view informational flyer, click here.
For questions, contact Darcee Simon at darcee.simon@okcommerce.gov.
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The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) 2021 summer teacher externships applications are now online! Teacher externships allow teachers paid opportunities to bring information about high-need careers back to their classrooms. Teachers will receive the tools and resources to develop their skills and knowledge in STEM methods, 21st century skills, teaching techniques and relevant use of problem-solving processes through real-world application.
For more information, see the resource toolkit and click here to access the 2021 applications and approaching deadlines.
If your organization is interested in hosting a teacher externship, contact Dr. Robyn Miller at Robyn.miller@sde.ok.gov.
Ready to launch kids into a universe of possibilities?
Students will have a blast with Galaxy’s free interactive games, activities and videos that help them uncover interest and get excited for the future. Galaxy was designed for elementary students, grades pre-K through 5th, by career development and elementary education experts to capitalize on children’s curiosity with early career awareness.
Register below for an upcoming webinar covering topics such as Galaxy, Free curriculum setup and Admin support to make you a Galaxy expert!
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For questions, contact Nathan Brubaker at nathan.brubaker@careertech.ok.gov.
Want to be a Pharmacy Technician?
While many dream of a promising entry-level career in the pharmacy industry, employment as a pharmacy technician in the state of Oklahoma requires you to fulfill certain conditions and steps. Explore this website to find out what requirements you must meet, what you need to do, and the processes to begin working as a pharmacy technician anywhere in Oklahoma.
For more information, visit: www.pharmacytechnicianschools.com/state/oklahoma/.
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It is never too early to start searching for scholarships. There are many scholarships that can help students pave a way towards their future success. Below are a few websites to help students and families get started on their scholarship journey.
Oklahoma Edge
OKedge.com offers Financial Aid & Scholarships resources to help connect students to financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
Oklahoma CareerTech
Students may apply for several types of aid including scholarships, grants, long-term loans, and work-study assistance. For more information, visit: Scholarship Collection.
OKcollegestart.org
OKcollegestart.org offers a Scholarship Profile and Scholarship Corner for students to find financial aid and monthly scholarship opportunities.
Scholarships.com
Scholarships.com offers over 3.7 million college scholarships and grants. You can even search for scholarships by month. To search scholarships by deadlines, click here
 Oklahoma Edge is the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s commitment to giving our students a competitive edge by ensuring they are prepared for the real world of work and higher education after they graduate high school. This initiative includes Individual Career Academic Planning (ICAP) – multi-year plans that will provide students the opportunity to explore career interests and post-secondary opportunities.
Visit us online: OKEdge.com
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