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Alpha Plus Blog: Alpha Plus News, Materials, Partners, and Education Materials

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Our latest press releases, and Oklahoma Education news. Subscribe for our teaching tips and resources for school improvement.

CCOSA Summer Conference

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We had our annual pre-CCOSA Summer Conference meeting tonight w/members of our Advisory Bd - including school leaders at 2 Nat'l Blue Ribbon Schools - to evaluate 2018-19 & plan for 2019-20. Attached is a list.

Curious why schools use our tools for continuous improvement? Ask Supt. Rick & Princ. Dana Beene of Achille (HS = five consecutive A grades) & other school leaders on our panel tomorrow, 6/5, 1:30 pm, Crimson Rm., Embassy Suites, Norman. Hope to see you there! - WSP

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Jenks Administrator Named State Superintendent Of The Year

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JENKS, Oklahoma - The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators named Dr. Stacey Butterfield as the 2019 Superintendent of the Year at the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration Summer Leadership Conference on Wednesday.

"I am extremely humbled to receive this award, and I am incredibly grateful to CCOSA and OASA for all they do to support school administrators,” said Dr. Butterfield, who has been Superintendent at Jenks Public Schools since 2013.

“It is an honor to represent my colleagues from around the state who work tirelessly to advocate for public education here in Oklahoma.

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Three Things to Know About Your Child’s Test Scores

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Last week, parents and teachers across our state received initial test scores from the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP). OSTP scores are the end result of months of class work designed to improve student skills in the areas of Math, Reading and Science.

These tests are meant to serve as a guide for schools and parents whose ultimate goal is to support career and college readiness. The results can provide a roadmap for student success.

Here are three things parents should consider when reviewing their child’s OSTP score:

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Alpha Plus Breakout Session: Get Your School on the Way to an A!

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Alpha Plus will be holding a special event:

Wednesday, June 5th at 1:30 p.m.
Embassy Suites by Hildont Norman Hotel & Conference Center
2501 Conference Dr, Norman, Oklahoma 73069
Click here for the link to the Hotel and map

Headed to the CCOSA Conference? We want to see you at our breakout session!

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School Bill SB0441

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SB0441 was signed into law by Governor Stitt. POE will be gathering comments & recommendations from members to pass onto the State Department of Education and legislators so they can make better-informed decisions when creating these guidelines. We want to ensure the guidelines set forth are realistic and attainable. If you would like to give us your feedback regarding the cost-saving and academic requirements for 4-day schools, please send them to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

SB0441 requires public schools to be in session, beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, for not less than 1,080 hours with a minimum of 165 days of instruction if a district board of education adopts a school-hours policy and notifies the State Board of Education prior to October 15 of the applicable school year or for not less than 1,080 hours if a district board of education adopts a school-hours policy, notifies the State Board of Education prior to October 15 of the applicable school year and meets the requirements established by the State Board of Education. It permits a school district board of education, beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, to adopt a 1,080 school-hours policy only if it meets or exceeds the minimum guidelines for student performance and school district cost savings established by the State Board of Education. The bill requires the State Board of Education to promulgate rules, subject to approval by the Legislature, establishing the minimum guidelines for student performance and school district cost savings. It provides it does not prohibit the Oklahoma School for the Blind or the Oklahoma School for the Deaf from adopting an alternative school-hours policy if the Oklahoma School for the Blind or the Oklahoma School for the Deaf notifies and receives approval from the State Board of Education prior to October 15 of the applicable school year.

Click here for the Oklahoma News4 article.

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