Oklahoma Aspiring Educators Association - OAEA

The State Superintendent of Public Instruction continues to show deference to out-of-state political agitators by appointing them to Oklahoma academic committees.

OEA's full response to announced social studies changes:

Now offering PPAT Targeted Support Sessions!
In addition to OSAT sessions, we are now able to offer PPAT sessions thanks to an additional partnership with NSU. Sessions and registration are now live for the Summer.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4ayBvRV

Needing Help with your Student Loans? Check out resources for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. PSLF was created to cancel the remaining balance of workers who provide 10 years of public service.

For more information: https://bit.ly/41Pdovf

Get out the Vote today. 7am - 7pm.

For more voter info: https://okvoterportal.okelections.us/

Don't forget about Early Voting! -- You can vote Today from 8am-6pm and tomorrow from 8am-2pm or Election Day 6/18 from 7am-7pm. Check out the voter portal up to date info about voting. https://okvoterportal.okelections.us/

Take control of your OEA dues with AutoPay! No more missed payments, just simple and convenient deductions from your preferred payment method. Jump into the driver's seat with AutoPay today.

Visit: https://okea.org/autopay/ 🚗💻

We are so proud of our Aspiring Educators who graduated this year. Congratulations to each and every one of you! We can't wait to see you making a difference in the lives of our students.

Congratulations to AEA President Brock Sellers for being named the NSU Student Organization Member of the Year for 2023-2024!

www.okea.org/oaea

Congratulations to OAEA State Secretary Nahi Ramirez and Abigail Gregory on being named Outstanding Seniors at NWOSU!

Outreach 2 Teach was a success! With so many volunteers we were able to get several projects done at Northwood Elementary School in Seminole, OK. Thanks to everyone who came out to help. Outreach 2 Teach is a way to give back to our communities by our Aspiring Educators!

We had a good group of Early Career Educators and Aspiring Educators visit the capitol for one of our Civication events last week.

Tune in to the Fried Okra podcast, as we dissect the latest Oklahoma chaos stirred by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, plus key updates in education news. Don't miss the breakdown! https://apple.co/3lLfMCH

Register now for OAEA Outreach To Teach and Spring Convention in Seminole, Oklahoma April 5th and 6th. You can attend one or both days, and Saturdays' keynote speaker is Sunny Day, Miss Oklahoma!

Register Here:
https://bit.ly/3IO1sBt

DUE FEBRUARY 15th!

Google form application for GRANT!
https://forms.gle/48Ya7snjxSmCz5wz6

Previous grants applications for guidance:
https://oklahoma.agclassroom.org/grants/

Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom is pleased to request grant proposals from educators to expand agricultural literacy in Oklahoma schools. Funding for these grants has been made available through the Oklahoma Pork Council.

Six Grants will be awarded in the amount of $500 each
NEW: Proposals with a focus on pigs or pork will receive 5 bonus points. - DUE FEBRUARY 15th
Project proposals must be directly related to Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom lessons, resources, OR activities. Proposals with a focus on pigs or pork will receive 5 bonus points.

Pork Activity Sheets https://oklahoma.agclassroom.org/resources_classroom/activitysheets/

AITC Resources
https://oklahoma.agclassroom.org/resources_classroom/

AITC Lessons
https://oklahoma.agclassroom.org/lessons/

Aspiring Educators Scholarship - Do you know a college student studying education. Share this information with them.

There are 5 scholarships of $3500 available.
Applications are due on April 15, 2024.

To submit an application: https://bit.ly/3UVlJwn

OSAT Targeted Support Sessions—FREE, online sessions designed for candidates seeking traditional, alternative, or emergency certification!

For more information: www.okea.org/osat

Our Aspiring Education Spring Project has been selected. We would like to announce that the 2024 Outreach To Teach site will be Northwood Elementary in Seminole.

To learn more about Outreach to Teach: https://bit.ly/3Hsg7S5

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE! 🤝 Join the OKRSC on Zoom, Jan 25th, 7-7:30pm, to support OK parents and families with mental health challenges. Discover FREE resources for quality mental health support. Open to all Oklahomans.

Pre-register: www.bit.ly/orscmentalhealth