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Open to All | By Invitation Only | Previous Opportunities | National EdNet Opportunities Workshops Open to All: Check back often for new opportunities. Top By Invitation Only: Check back often for new opportunities. Top Previous Opportunities: OKAGE Spring Conference 2010 March 27, 2010 Mark your calendar now and plan to attend the OKAGE “Springs!” Conference, March 27, 2010. Refresh and recharge yourself and your teaching colleagues at the Chickasaw National Recreation Area near Sulphur, Oklahoma. Park rangers will lead two nature walks that will showcase the natural environment and historic landscapes of the area. The new Chickasaw Nation Cultural Center will be the site of several presentations (pending final approval). A registration fee of $20 per person will provide continental breakfast, lunch and admission fees. Watch the OKAGE web site for more information and the registration form available soon. See you at the “Springs!” Web-Based GIS: “Happy Eating” to “America’s Drive In” June 8-10, 2010 University of Oklahoma, Norman Join one of the nation’s experts (Joseph Kerski, ESRI) in web-based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for a three-day institute (field trip included) as we examine phenomena including tornadoes, climate, land use, historical population, and even Sonic Drive-In, from local to Oklahoma to global scale. This institute will use digital maps, imagery, and analysis to help teachers meet their students’ needs for spatial learning skills in a PASS-based and inquiry-driven environment. We will get out in the field and collect data using GPS receivers, and map and analyze the results using free multimedia tools that you can start using right away! Limited to 20 teachers. For more information and a registration form, please click here. See the USA the OKAGE Way: SE Oklahoma June 13-17, 2010 University of Oklahoma, Norman This institute provides a specific and fundamental focus on United States geography within an Oklahoma microcosm, and gives teachers a solid working knowledge of the concept of region from a spatial perspective, and physical and human systems. A southeast Oklahoma field trip will be the focal point, with visits planned to the Chickasaw Cultural Center, Devil’s Den, Fort Washita, Robbers Cave and more! Limited to 20 teachers. For more information and a registration form, please click here. GeoBasics/GeoTech: Geography Content & Technology in the Social Studies Classroom June 20-26, 2010 University of Oklahoma, Norman Combining the best from two of OKAGE’s most popular workshops into a one-week institute, this is a must for new social studies teachers, experienced teachers wanting to sharpen their skills, and anyone wishing to become an OKAGE Teacher-Consultant. GeoBasics is packed with classroom-tested materials aligned with PASS standards, and will include a Wichita Mountains field trip. GeoTech offers technological skills and ideas to incorporate into everyday classroom instruction. Teachers will learn how to use technology more efficiently and effectively to supplement the textbook and lesson plans, and to explore rich online resources. Limited to 21 teachers. For more information and a registration form, please click here. Teddy Roosevelt’s Dream: National Park Service Footprints in Oklahoma June 27-July 1, 2010 The National Park Service (NPS), the “brainchild” of Theodore Roosevelt, has a long and colorful history of preserving natural and historic sites throughout the country. Oklahoma is home to three of the most unusual, distinctive and different NPS sites: the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, the Washita Battlefield National Historic Site, and the Oklahoma City National Memorial. Participants will experience “behind the scenes” visits to all three NPS sites, interact with site interpreters, geographers and historians, and create lesson plans that reflect the NPS “footprint” in the state. Limited to 25 teachers. For more information and a registration form, please click here. Windshop: Renewable & Sustainable Energy Resources July 12-16, 2010 University of Oklahoma, Norman The workshop is designed to provide teachers with information and resources about renewable energy. The workshop will focus on wind energy but will also include information and resources on solar energy and biofuels. Field trips will include tours of the Bergey WindPower facility in Norman and the Blue Canyon Wind Farm near the Wichita Mountains. Teachers will learn how to analyze landscapes from a geographic perspective and gather ideas on how to implement renewable energy curriculum into the classroom. Limited to 20 teachers. For more information and a registration form, please click here. Get Your Kicks on Route 66: Okie Migrations July 18 - 23, 2010 Although decommissioned by the federal government in 1985, Route 66 is steeped in history and nostalgia. Participants will gain an understanding of the cultural, historical, geographic and economic impact of Route 66 by traveling remaining sections of the road in Oklahoma and studying how it shaped the communities through which it ran. Participants will compare landscape changes from the 1920s to the present day on the “Mother Road.” Limited to 20 teachers. For more information and a registration form, please click here. GeoBoot Camp Training for New Teacher Consultants February 18 - 20, 2010, Do you have a full set of tools and tricks to help students become geographically literate? Do you inspire others teachers to integrate geography into their curriculum - without them even knowing it? Do you marvel each day at the interconnectedness of geography in everything you see, hear, and read? If so, there is a good chance you have what it takes to survive OKAGE’s upcoming GeoBoot Camp, a weekend retreat designed especially for those wishing to become Teacher Consultants (TCs). By becoming an OKAGE TC, you will join a vibrant network of educators around the state who are inspired and excited about improving geography education and geographic literacy in Oklahoma. You will also have the opportunity to participate in-state and national committees, programs, travel opportunities, and professional development programs available only to OKAGE TCs. You will have the chance to present original lesson plans and ideas at teacher peer workshops and can choose to get involved with exciting National Geographic Society initiatives such as Geography Action! and “My Wonderful World.” For your time and effort as a TC, you will receive incentives and compensation for representing OKAGE at school district in-service meetings, and regional, state and national conferences, as well as free materials for your classroom. Scheduled for February 18 - 20, 2010, the GeoBoot Camp will take place at the University of Oklahoma in Norman. GeoBoot Camp participants will eceive hands-on, interactive training from seasoned Teacher Consultants in order to learn the skills and embrace the resources you will need to become a “geo-ambassador” around the state. Partcipation in the GeoBoot Camp is free-of-charge, including hotel accommodations and meals, substitute reimbursement and mileage. Are you ready to become an OKAGE TC? If so, please contact the OKAGE office or email okage@ou.edu for more information. 2009 World Geography Academy September 14, October 29 and November 19, 2009 The 2009 World Geography Academy is a three-day professional development institute for world studies and world geography teachers in grades 6 and 7. The Academy is beneficial to teachers who are preparing students for the Grade 7 World Geography criterion-referenced test. The registration fee will be $75 per participant for all three days, which includes continental breakfast, lunch and break refreshments. School purchase orders will be accepted. Oklahoma classroom teachers who have achieved “Teacher Consultant” status through training with OKAGE will present. Other presenters may include State Department of Education representatives with expertise in student assessment. This Academy meets the definition of high quality professional development as required by the No Child Left Behind Act [Title IX, Part A, Section 9101 (34)]. The activities in this Academy are directly aligned to the Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS), student academic achievement standards and assessments. The primary goal of the Academy is to improve and increase teachers’ knowledge of world studies and geography, and help enable teachers to become highly qualified. Attendance certificates for professional development will be available. Click here for a registration form. 2009 U.S. Historical Geography Academy October 8, 2009 The United States Historical Geography Institute (USHGI) is a one-day professional development institute for 5th grade Social Studies, 8th grade U.S. History, and high school U.S. History and World Geography teachers. The Institute is beneficial to teachers who are preparing students for the Grade 5 Social Studies criterion-referenced test (CRT), Grade 8 U.S. History CRT and high school U.S. History End-of-Instruction exam. Elementary, middle, and high school teachers will follow separate “tracks” of instruction. Each track will include three breakout sessions that provide 2 - 3 classroom-tested lesson plan ideas per session. Oklahoma classroom teachers who have achieved “Teacher Consultant” status through training with OKAGE will present, as well as other educators selected for their expertise in U.S. history. The registration fee will be $25 per participant, which includes continental breakfast, lunch and break refreshments. School purchase orders will be accepted This Institute meets the definition of high quality professional development as required by the No Child Left Behind Act [Title IX, Part A, Section 9101 (34)]. The activities in this Institute are directly aligned to the Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS), student academic achievement standards and assessments. The primary goal of the Institute is to improve and increase teachers’ knowledge of U.S. history and geography, and help enable teachers to become highly qualified. Attendance certificates for professional development will be available. Click here for a registration form. Why is Everything Made in China? Workshop October 20, 2009 For teachers of Grade 6 World Studies, Grade 7 World Geography, High School Economics, U.S. History, World Geography and World History; and secondary library-media specialists. Hear experts on America’s growing trade with China and its consequences for energy generation and consumption; resource development and conservation; the environment; and jobs in a time of global economic recession! Interact with fellow teachers to receive and create lesson plans, classroom materials, and multimedia presentations that meet PASS standards in economics, geography and history in Grades 6-12! Confirmed speakers include: * Trevor Houser, Visiting Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, and adjunct professor at the City College of New York; * Daniel Rosen, Visiting Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics; adjunct professor at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs; former senior adviser for international economic policy on the White House National Economic Council and director at the National Security Council; * Mark Frazier, ConocoPhillips Professor of Chinese Politics, and Associate Director of the Institute for U.S.-China Issues, University of Oklahoma. Sponsored by the National Committee on US-China Relations’ Public Intellectuals Program, funded by the Henry Luce Foundation and the Starr Foundation; the Oklahoma Alliance for Geographic Education (OKAGE); the Oklahoma Council on Economic Education (OCEE); the Oklahoma Institute for Teaching East Asia; and the Institute for U.S.-China Issues at the University of Oklahoma. Co-sponsored by State Superintendent Sandy Garrett and the Oklahoma State Department of Education. In addition to the content expert speakers, Oklahoma classroom teachers who have achieved Teacher Consultant status through training with OKAGE will present. Registration fee will be $25 per person (includes continental breakfast, break refreshments and lunch) by check or school purchase order (pay- able to OKAGE). Click here for a registration form. 2009 Geography Teacher Training Institutes December 2 (Norman) **OR** December 10 (Tulsa) (Teachers may register to attend either session, but not both.) The 2009 Geography Teacher Training Institutes (GTTIs) are primarily for 4th and 5th grade teachers. Teachers who are helping to prepare students for the Grade 5 Social Studies criterion-referenced test will find this institute indispensable. Oklahoma classroom teachers who have achieved “Teacher Consultant” status through training conducted by the National Geographic Society and OKAGE will present. This Institute meets the definition of high quality professional development as required by the No Child Left Behind Act [Title IX, Part A, Section 9101 (34)]. The activities in this Institute are directly aligned to the Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS), student academic achievement standards and assessments. The primary goal of the Institute is to improve and increase teachers’ knowledge of social studies, and help enable teachers to become highly qualified. Attendance certificates for professional development will be available. The registration fee is $25 per participant, which includes continental breakfast, lunch and break refreshments. School purchase orders will be accepted. Click here for a registration form. ArkLaTex Institute May 31 - June 3, 2009 Click here for a 2009 Summer Program Registration form. “ArkLaTex Tornadoes & Topography: Exploring the Impact of the Ouachita Mountains” involves teachers from the Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas Geographic Alliances for two days of classroom study and field experience. Participants will learn about the interaction between topography (elevation, relief, natural and man-made features and their structural relationships) and weather (precipitation, temperature, and severe storms) in the “ArkLaTex region” of the Ouachita Mountains of southern Arkansas and the Red River basin. This opportunity is limited to the first 10 teachers from Oklahoma that submit an application by Friday, May 1, 2009. Any Oklahoma preK-12 teacher or pre-service teacher may apply. Participants should be reasonably fit, able to climb medium grades and stairs at higher elevations, and carry their own luggage. Geo-Tripping on the Arkansas River June 7 - 14, 2009 Click here for a 2009 Summer Program Registration form. “GeoTripping on the Arkansas River” is a week long field expedition that will take participants on a geographic exploration of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Colorado. Approximately 20 teachers will receive direct instruction from experts and scientists dealing with water conservation and other current issues affecting the impact of the Arkansas River. This field study of the geography of the Arkansas River includes an exploration of the hydrologic, environmental and cultural issues with experts from the Army Corps of Engineers, conservation district offices, and the United States Geological Survey. There will also be a half-day white water eco-tour of a segment of the river in Colorado. Participants should be reasonably fit, able to climb medium grades and stairs at higher elevations, and carry their own luggage. GeoTech 2009: Technology in the Social Studies Classroom June 4-6, 2009 Click here for a 2009 Summer Program Registration form. This three-day workshop will provide technological skills and ideas that can readily be incorporated into everyday classroom instruction. Participants will learn how use technology to more efficiently and effectively supplement the textbook, overall curriculum, and individual lesson plans. Participants will receive instruction on effectively utilizing the SMART Board interactive white board. The SMART Board is a touch-sensitive display that connects to your computer and digital projector. Using a finger, you can control computer applications, write notes, pull up charts and images, search the Internet, play videos and save your work. The SMART Board is an especially valuable technology, as it has the flexibility to engage all learning styles. The workshop will discuss basic software utilization, understanding file formats and organization, printing options, editing and saving photo files, creating CDs, and integrating online resources, scanners, and digital cameras into the classroom. The workshop will also highlight geography-related Web sites that contain content, lesson plans, activities and other resources for the social studies and geography classroom. “See the USA the OKAGE Way!” June 14-19, 2009 Click here for a 2009 Summer Program Registration form. “See the USA the OKAGE Way!” focuses on a basic knowledge and understanding of the human and physical geography of the United States as a nation. Participants will gain a solid working knowledge of U.S. geography, including the concept of region from a spatial perspective, physical systems and human systems. There will also be a full day field trip to a variety of sites which are exemplars of several U.S. historical and physical geographic phenomena, including Fort Reno, the Glass Mountains, the Harvey House in Waynoka, Little Sahara State Park, and Alabaster Caverns. Because there will be a small amount of physical activity, participants should be reasonably fit, able to climb medium grades and stairs at higher elevations, and carry their own luggage. Web-Based GIS: “Happy Eating” to “America’s Drive-In” June 23-25, 2009 Click here for a 2009 Summer Program Registration form. Join one of the nation's experts in web-based Geographic Information Systems for a three-day workshop (field trip included) to bring free Internet resources into the classroom and to help teachers meet their students' needs for spatial learning skills in a PASS-based and inquiry-driven environment. The Institute is limited to 20 teachers. As computer software becomes within the financial reach of more school districts, and as more GIS materials become Web-based and Internet-accessible, OKAGE believes that technical elements of teaching with GIS are “easier” and can provide elementary and secondary students the increasingly valuable benefits of inquiry-based learning. Teachers will learn about “real-life” applications of GIS as well as do some field research on its use in locating commercial establishments, siting neighborhood schools and anticipating future population growth areas. Oklahoma State Geographic Bee April 3, 2009 The 21st annual Oklahoma State Geographic Bee will be held on April 3, 2009 at the University of Oklahoma in Norman. OKAGE Spring Conference March 28, 2009 oin OKAGE for an exciting day of professional development and geo-excitement! Session topics will cover a wide variety of geography and social studies topics, including alternative and sustainable energy, classroom-tested teaching strategies and more. The conference will include a guest speaker from Census 2010, door prizes and great freebies for all attendees. To present a session or to pre-register to attend the conference, please complete the form found at https://www.ngsednet.org/community/resource_uploads/Spring%20Conference%202009%20Registration%20Form.pdf GeoTech Refresher Workshop January 24, 2009 This workshop will review basic technological skills of the Microsoft programs with emphasis on PowerPoint in order to efficiently and effectively to supplement textbook materials, your overall curriculum, individual lesson plans, and personal pedagogy. The workshop will also focus on more advanced topics as they arise during the session. Each participant is encouraged to bring existing PowerPoint files so that various skills can be applied and competency can be assessed. OKAGE will provide continental breakfast, snack refreshments and lunch. However, you will need to provide your own lodging if you wish to come on Friday evening. OKAGE has reserved a small block of rooms at a special rate of $69.99 (single or double occupancy) at the Best Western Norman Inn & Suites, 2841 S. Classen Blvd., Norman. You can make your own reservation by calling 405.701.4011, and telling the person who answers you are attending the OKAGE GeoTech workshop. Registration is limited to the first 21 teachers who send in their applications. To reserve your spot, please contact OKAGE at 405.325.5832. A $25 check or purchase order is required for registration and will be returned upon successful completion of the workshop. Beyond Beijing: Pandas in Pandemonium January 17, 2009 OKAGE is pleased to announce "Beyond Beijing: Pandas in Pandemonium," a new professional development opportunity being held in conjunction with the Oklahoma Institute for Teaching East Asia and the Confucius Institute at the University of Oklahoma. What do you and your students know about Beijing besides what you saw as you watched the 2008 Summer Olympics? What do you know about the historical geography of the Middle Kingdom besides the fact that the Sichuan Province is known for its fiery cuisine, its endangered panda population and its devastating earthquakes? Join us for an excellent opportunity to learn more about Modern China! "Beyond Beijing: Pandas in Pandemonium" will be held on the OU-Tulsa campus January 17, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The conference is FREE and includes continental breakfast, lunch, free lesson plans, and talks by internationally recognized China scholars. Experience PASS aligned curriculum by master teachers. Hear NSU Geographer, Dr. Lallie Scott, who experienced the Sichuan earthquake first-hand. While all preK-12 and pre-service teachers are encouraged to attend, workshop content will be targeted to High School World Geography and World History PASS standards. Continental breakfast, break refreshments and lunch will be provided. Professional development certificates, lesson plans, and content CDs will be available. A $25.00 fully-refundable deposit is required to confirm your spot, but your check or purchase order will be returned upon successful completion of the workshop. Apply today by filling out the registration form attached. Please forward to anyone in the education community who will benefit from this workshop. Registration officially ends on January 7. U.S. Historical Geography Institute Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 Location: OCCE, University of Oklahoma campus, Norman OKAGE is pleased to present a new professional development opportunity in collaboration wit the Oklahoma State Department of Education. United States Historical Geography Institute Wednesday, September 17, 2008 University of Oklahoma campus, Norman 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Fee: $25 per participant, which includes continental breakfast, lunch and break refreshments. School purchase orders will be accepted. Deadline: Registration must be received by Friday, August 29, 2008. Space is limited and registration will be accepted on a "first come, first served" basis. Teachers who are accepted will receive a confirmation letter with more details. Teachers who are not accepted will be notified promptly. The United States Historical Geography Institute (USHGI) is a one-day professional development institute for 5th grade Social Studies, 8th grade U.S. History, and high school U.S. History and World Geography teachers. The Institute is beneficial to teachers who are preparing students for the Grade 5 Social Studies criterion-referenced test (CRT), Grade 8 U.S. History CRT and high school U.S. History End-of-Instruction exam. Elementary, middle, and high school teachers will follow separate “tracks” of instruction. Each track will include three breakout sessions that provide 2 - 3 classroom-tested lesson plan ideas per session. Oklahoma classroom teachers who have achieved “Teacher Consultant” status through training with OKAGE will present, as well as other educators selected for their expertise in U.S. history. This Institute meets the definition of high quality professional development as required by the No Child Left Behind Act [Title IX, Part A, Section 9101 (34)]. The activities in this Institute are directly aligned to the Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS), student academic achievement standards and assessments. The primary goal of the Institute is to improve and increase teachers’ knowledge of U.S. history and geography, and help enable teachers to become highly qualified. Attendance certificates for professional development will be available. For more information, please call 405.325.5832 or visit www.okageweb.org. To download a registration form, please visit http://www.ngsednet.org/community/resources_view.cfm?community_id=254&resource_id=8506 Geography Teacher Training Institute - Norman Date: December 3, 2008 Location: OCCE, University of Oklahoma campus, Norman OKAGE is pleased to present a new professional development opportunity in collaboration with the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Geography Teacher Training Institutes (GTTIs) Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - Norman 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Fee: $25 per participant, which includes continental breakfast, lunch and break refreshments. School purchase orders will be accepted. Deadline: Registration must be received by Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Space is limited and registration will be accepted on a "first come, first served" basis. Teachers who are accepted will receive a confirmation letter with more details. Teachers who are not accepted will be notified promptly. The 2008 Geography Teacher Training Institutes (GTTIs) are primarily for 4th and 5th grade teachers. Teachers who are helping to prepare students for the Grade 5 Social Studies criterion-referenced test will find this institute indispensable. Oklahoma classroom teachers who have achieved “Teacher Consultant” status through training conducted by the National Geographic Society and OKAGE will present. This Institute meets the definition of high quality professional development as required by the No Child Left Behind Act [Title IX, Part A, Section 9101 (34)]. The activities in this Institute are directly aligned to the Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS), student academic achievement standards and assessments. The primary goal of the Institute is to improve and increase teachers’ knowledge of social studies, and help enable teachers to become highly qualified. Attendance certificates for professional development will be available. For more information, please call 405.325.5832 or visit http://www.ngsednet.org/community/resources_view.cfm?community_id=254&resource_id=8507 Geography Teacher Training Institute - Tulsa Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 Location: Fulton Teaching and Learning Center, Tulsa OKAGE is pleased to present a new professional development opportunity in collaboration with the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Geography Teacher Training Institute (GTTI) Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - Tulsa 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Fee: $25 per participant, which includes continental breakfast, lunch and break refreshments. School purchase orders will be accepted. Deadline: Registration must be received by Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Space is limited and registration will be accepted on a "first come, first served" basis. Teachers who are accepted will receive a confirmation letter with more details. Teachers who are not accepted will be notified promptly. The 2008 Geography Teacher Training Institutes (GTTIs) are primarily for 4th and 5th grade teachers. Teachers who are helping to prepare students for the Grade 5 Social Studies criterion-referenced test will find this institute indispensable. Oklahoma classroom teachers who have achieved “Teacher Consultant” status through training conducted by the National Geographic Society and OKAGE will present. This Institute meets the definition of high quality professional development as required by the No Child Left Behind Act [Title IX, Part A, Section 9101 (34)]. The activities in this Institute are directly aligned to the Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS), student academic achievement standards and assessments. The primary goal of the Institute is to improve and increase teachers’ knowledge of social studies, and help enable teachers to become highly qualified. Attendance certificates for professional development will be available. For more information, please call 405.325.5832 or visit http://www.ngsednet.org/community/resources_view.cfm?community_id=254&resource_id=8507 World Geography Academy Date: September 30, October 27 and November 19, 2008 Location: OCCE, University of Oklahoma campus, Norman OKAGE is pleased to present a new professional development opportunity in collaboration wit the Oklahoma State Department of Education. World Geography Academy Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Monday, October 27, 2008, and Wednesday, November 19, 2008 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Fee: $75 per participant for all three days, which includes continental breakfast, lunch and break refreshments. School purchase orders will be accepted. Deadline: Registration must be received by Friday, September 19, 2008. Space is limited and registration will be accepted on a "first come, first served" basis. Teachers who are accepted will receive a confirmation letter with more details. Teachers who are not accepted will be notified promptly. The 2008 World Geography Academy is a three-day professional development institute for world studies and world geography teachers in grades 6 and 7. The Academy is beneficial to teachers who are preparing students for the Grade 7 World Geography criterion-referenced test. Oklahoma classroom teachers who have achieved “Teacher Consultant” status through training with OKAGE will present. Other presenters may include State Department of Education representatives with expertise in student assessment. This Academy meets the definition of high quality professional development as required by the No Child Left Behind Act [Title IX, Part A, Section 9101 (34)]. The activities in this Academy are directly aligned to the Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS), student academic achievement standards and assessments. The primary goal of the Academy is to improve and increase teachers’ knowledge of world studies and geography, and help enable teachers to become highly qualified. Attendance certificates for professional development will be available. For more information, please call 405.325.5832 or visit www.okageweb.org. To download a registration form, please visit http://www.ngsednet.org/community/resources_view.cfm?community_id=254&resource_id=8508 United States Historical Geography Institute Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2008 Location: OCCE, University of Oklahoma campus, Norman Deadline: Monday, February 25, 2008 The US Historical Geography Institute is a one-day professional development institute for 5th grade Social Studies, 8th grade U.S. History and high school U.S. History (end of instruction) and World Geography teachers. The Institute is beneficial to teachers who are preparing students for the grade 5 Social Studies criterion referenced test (CRT), Grade 8 US History CRT, and high school end of instruction exam. Elementary, middle, and high school teachers will follow separate "tracks" of instruction. Each track will include three breakout sessions that provide 2-3 classroom-tested lesson plan ideas per session. Click Here To Print a Registration Form GeoMathematics/GeoLiteracy Institute Date: June 8-11, 2008 Location: University of Oklahoma campus, Norman Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2008 A three-day institute primarily for K-8 Oklahoma teachers presented by teacher consultants with the Arizona Geographic Alliance. The national award-winning GeoMath and GeoLit programs integrate state and national social studies/geography standards with reading/writing and mathematics standards. Each teacher will receive a CD with the 170 curriculum-integrated lessons correlated with the National Geography Standards and containing assessment instruments that promote skills and content measured on the state-mandated reading, writing and mathematics criterion- referenced tests. Participants will align each of the lessons with the pertinent reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies standards and objectives in the Oklahoma Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS). Click Here to Print a Registration Form ______________________________________________________ GeoTech 2008: Technology in the Social Studies Classroom Session I Date: June 12-14, 2008 Location: University of Oklahoma campus, Norman Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2008 (Please note: Sessions I and II have identical content) This three-day workshop will provide technological skills and ideas that can readily be incorporated into everyday classroom instruction. Participants will learn how use technology to more efficiently and effectively supplement the textbook, overall curriculum,and individual lesson plans. The workshop will discuss basic software utilization, understanding file formats and organization, printing options, editing and saving photo files, creating CDs, and integrating online resources, scanners, and digital cameras into the classroom. The workshop will also highlight geography-related Web sites that contain content, lesson plans, activities and other resources for the social studies and geography classroom. Click Here to Print a Registration Form ______________________________________________________ GeoTech 2008: Technology in the Social Studies Classroom: Session II Date: June 19-21, 2008 Location: University of Oklahoma campus, Norman Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2008 (Please note: Sessions I and II have identical content) This three-day workshop will provide technological skills and ideas that can readily be incorporated into everyday classroom instruction. Participants will learn how use technology to more efficiently and effectively supplement the textbook, overall curriculum,and individual lesson plans. The workshop will discuss basic software utilization, understanding file formats and organization, printing options, editing and saving photo files, creating CDs, and integrating online resources, scanners, and digital cameras into the classroom. The workshop will also highlight geography-related Web sites that contain content, lesson plans, activities and other resources for the social studies and geography classroom. Click Here to Print a Registration Form ______________________________________________________ Git Along Little Dogies: Territorial Cattle Trails of Oklahoma Date: June 15-20, 2008 Location: University of Oklahoma campus, Norman Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2008 A weeklong field study primarily for upper elementary, middle/junior high school and Oklahoma History teachers presented in collaboration with the Agriculture in the Classroom program. The Institute will focus on the geographic, historical and economic issues involved in territorial land use policies and the cattle ranching business during the post-Civil War era. The Institute includes a three-day field expedition exploring segments of the historic Great Western and Chisholm Trails to see evidence of the cattle industry’s impact on Oklahoma Territory. Click Here to Print a Registration Form ______________________________________________________ U.S. Human and Physical Geography Institute Date: July 6-11, 2008 Location: University of Oklahoma campus, Norman Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2008 A weeklong institute primarily for fourth grade teachers, focusing on a basic knowledge and understanding of the human and physical geography of the United States as a nation. Looking beyond the regional geography approach often found in fourth grade textbooks, participants will gain a solid working knowledge of U.S. geography, including the concept of region from a spatial perspective, physical and human systems. Participants will receive classroom-tested lessons and other materials to enrich their classroom instruction. Click Here to Print a Registration Form ______________________________________________________ Historically Black Communities in Oklahoma Institute II Date: July 21-25, 2008 Location: University of Oklahoma campus, Norman Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2008 Continuing the success of 2007’s Historically Black Communities Institute, this second weeklong institute is primarily for upper elementary and middle/junior high school and Oklahoma History teachers. Focusing on communities founded in Indian and Oklahoma Territories by African American freedmen and former slaves, participants will integrate content lectures, field studies in historically black towns, and the resources of the Oklahoma Historical Society to discover how these communities have contributed to the economic, demographic, political and social fabric of Oklahoma. Click Here to Print a Registration Form ______________________________________________________ World Geography Academy Date: September 12, October 11, and November 14, 2007 Location: OCCE, University of Oklahoma campus, Norman Deadline: Friday, August 31, 2007 PASS ALIGNED The 2007 World Geography Academy, presented by OKAGE and co-sponsored by State Superintendent Sandy Garrett and Oklahoma Council for the Social Studies, is a three-day professional development institute for world studies and geography teachers in grades 6 and 7. The fee for all three days is $75. The Academy is beneficial to teachers who are preparing students for the Grade 7 World Geography criterion-referenced test. Oklahoma classroom teachers who have achieved "Teacher Consultant" status through training with OKAGE will present. Other presenters may include representatives from the State Department of Education with expertise in student assessment. This Academy meets the definition of high quality professional development as required by the No Child Left Behind Act [Title IX, Part A, Section 9101 (34)]. The activities in this Academy are directly aligned to the Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS), student academic achievement standards and assessments. The primary goal of the Academy is to improve and increase teachers’ knowledge of world studies and geography, and help enable teachers to become highly qualified. Click Here to Print a Registration Form! _________________________________________ Geography Teacher Training Institute Date: October 2, 2007 Location: OCCE, University of Oklahoma Campus, Norman, OK Deadline: Friday, September 21, 2007 PASS ALIGNED The 2007 Geography Teacher Training Institutes, presented by OKAGE and co-sponsored by State Superintendent Sandy Garrett and the Oklahoma Council for the Social Studies, are primarily for 4th and 5th grade teachers. Teachers may register to attend either the Institute in Norman or the one in Tulsa, but not both. The fee to attend either Institute is $25. Teachers who are helping to prepare students for the Grade 5 Social Studies criterion-referenced test will find this institute indispensable. Oklahoma classroom teachers who have achieved “Teacher Consultant” status through training conducted by the National Geographic Society and OKAGE will be presenting. This Institute meets the definition of high quality professional development as required by the No Child Left Behind Act [Title IX, Part A, Section 9101 (34)]. The activities in this Institute are directly aligned to the Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS), student academic achievement standards and assessments. The primary goal of the Institute is to improve and increase teachers’ knowledge of social studies, and help enable teachers to become highly qualified. Click Here to Print a Registration Form! _________________________________________ Geography Teacher Training Institute Date: October 4, 2007 Location: Fulton Learning Center, Tulsa, OK Deadline: Friday, September 21, 2007 PASS ALIGNED The 2007 Geography Teacher Training Institutes, presented by OKAGE and co-sponsored by State Superintendent Sandy Garrett and the Oklahoma Council for the Social Studies, are primarily for 4th and 5th grade teachers. Teachers may register to attend either the Institute in Norman or the one in Tulsa, but not both. The fee to attend either Institute is $25. Teachers who are helping to prepare students for the Grade 5 Social Studies criterion-referenced test will find this institute indispensable. Oklahoma classroom teachers who have achieved “Teacher Consultant” status through training conducted by the National Geographic Society and OKAGE will be presenting. This Institute meets the definition of high quality professional development as required by the No Child Left Behind Act [Title IX, Part A, Section 9101 (34)]. The activities in this Institute are directly aligned to the Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS), student academic achievement standards and assessments. The primary goal of the Institute is to improve and increase teachers’ knowledge of social studies, and help enable teachers to become highly qualified. Click Here to Print a Registration Form! _________________________________________ Governor’s Global Education Conference (GEC) Date: November 2 (Higher Education) and November 3 (K-12) Location: Rose State College, Oklahoma City The mission of the Governor's Global Education Conference is to help educators, students and ambassadors to practice global education, citizenship and engagement for Oklahoma's future. For more information about the Global Education Conference, visit www.okhighered.org/gec/ or contact: Erin Taylor Weathers, Ph.D. etaylorweathers@osrhe.edu 405.225.9163 Saeed Sarani, M.B.A. ssarani@osrhe.edu 405.225.9192 ________________________________________________ Top National EdNet Opportunities: Check for upcoming professional-development opportunities on the national level. Go >> Top