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Math Workshop on May 1st!
Hands-On Equations: Making Algebra Child’s Play
Hands-On Equations gives your students a sound understanding of fundamental algebraic principles, such as the subtraction property of equality and the distributive law, in a fun, hands on, visual way. This teaching method also gives students a head start in solving verbal problems! Educators at all grade-levels are welcome to attend. Training will focus primarily on implementation of Hands-On Equations teaching methods for grades 3 through 8, and applies to both regular education and special education.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Registration at 8:30 AM.
Workshop from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
J.D. McCarty Center
2002 East Robinson St.
Norman, OK 73071
POE Member Rate: $30
Non-member Rate: $60
Printer friendly flyer and registration form: Click HERE.
Online registration form: Click HERE.
State Officer Elections
Current POE members interested in running for a state office must submit an Officer Application to the POE state office no later than 3:00 p.m. on April 20, 2009 in order to be eligible to run for an office.
E-mail Foundation@ProfessionalOklahomaEducators.org to request an Officer Application form.
Hanna teachers decertify union
On Tuesday, April 7, Teachers at Hanna Public Schools unanimously elected their POE local chapter, Professional Educators of Hanna, to represent them. Instead of using confrontational collective bargaining tactics, the teachers will implement the Collaborative Communication Model, which eliminates secrecy and fosters team-work between teachers, administrators and school board members.
Click HERE to read the full press release.
POE on OETA - Sunday, April 4
Professional Oklahoma Educators Executive Director Ginger Tinney will appear on OETA's Oklahoma Forum this Sunday, April 4, at 1:00 p.m. Tinney participated in a panel discussion of Oklahoma Education moderated by Oklahoma Forum host Dick Pryor. The discussion focused on Senate Bill 834 and Senate Bill 1111, both controversial education bills currently making their way through the legislature. Click HERE to read Dick Pryor's promotion of this panel discussion.
March 27th Professional Development
Inclusion? YIKES!
Making it Work for Everyone
Join POE for this special presentation by Cheryl Schuermann on Friday, March 27, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the J.D. McCarty Center in Norman, OK.
Registration is $60, and POE members enjoy a half-price rate of only $30!
Learn more about this workshop HERE.
March 6, 2009 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
POE is hosting professional development training in Ardmore on Friday, March 6, 2009. Event details and a training schedule have been provided below. Click HERE to view or print the promotional flyer.
This event is open to members and non-members, and is free to everyone! Please pass this information along to others in your school. We hope to see you on Friday!
Training: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Registration opens at 8:30.
Refreshments will be provided.
Ardmore Public Library
320 E Street NW
Ardmore, OK 73401
3.5 Hours Professional Development
Training Certificates will be provided.
This is a FREE event!
TRAINING SCHEDULE
Welcome and Introductions
POE Executive Director Ginger Tinney
The Legal Rights & Responsibilities of Educators
POE Legal Counsel Blake Sonne
Legislative Update
State Representative Pat Ownbey
Our Daughter Was a Kindergarten Dropout!
HOW TO UNDERSTAND AND WORK WITH ALL YOUR STUDENTS
By Jim & DaVonna Smith
Recent research is beginning to show that the intricacies of personality interaction have a profound effect on the performance and productivity of the workplace. The presenters experienced this conflict first hand when their daughter became a “kindergarten dropout”!
Jim & DaVonna will equip participants with the tools they need to manage these traits and eliminate the stress and conflict they may cause with students, parents, and fellow educators.
Chalkboard online!
View the latest issue of Chalkboard online! Click HERE to read the February 2009 issue!
Don't Forget Your Tax Deduction!
Your dues are 95% deductible!
The 5% that is not deductible is the portion utilized for lobbying services.
If you have questions about the tax-deductible portion of your dues, please contact the Finance department by calling toll-free (888.331.2763) or by e-mailing Financial@ProfessionalOklahomaEducators.org.
POE Day at the Capitol Registration
Online registration for the February 18th POE Day at the Capitol event is available now through February 16th. After the 16th please submit your reservation by phone (888.331.2763).
Click HERE for event details and to register online. This free event is for POE members only.
Capitol Corner Report
The Capitol Corner Report for 02.03.09 has been posted HERE for online viewing.
If you are a member and did not receive the report by e-mail, please contact the POE state office to confirm that a valid e-mail address is on record for you.
The online version of this report is accessible only to POE members who have registered with our site. If you are a member and have not yet created your website user account, please do so by clicking the "create new account" link on the homepage. It may take a few days for your account to be fully activated.