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Over 60 percent of the youngest students were classified as At-Risk for Reading Difficulties in 2008-09.
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Community engagement
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genuine dialogue and is followed by deliberation
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Without a strategic plan and a clear vision the District will continue to fail to provide a quality education for students who are in greatest need.
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MAPS FOR KIDS is giving students a learning environment that is the safest it has been in nearly 50 years.
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Research shows the single most important factor in the educational success of students is TEACHER QUALITY.
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Many issues still remain at the state level that require fundamental reform.
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National Board
Certification Scholarship
Jean G. Gumerson Endowment for the Pursuit of Teacher Excellence
The Jean G. Gumerson Endowment was created to support certified teachers of the Oklahoma City Public Schools in pursuing National Board Certification.
National Board Certification is a voluntary system developed by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) to assess and certify teachers who meet high and rigorous standards. It is a symbol of commitment to excellence in teaching.
Candidate requirements for certification include creation of a four-part written portfolio and completion of six, 30-minute written assessments demonstrating content knowledge and pedagogy.
For more information on the National Board process, visit www.nbpts.org.
Eligibility:
- All certified teachers in the Oklahoma City Public Schools
- The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has additional eligibility requirements. Please visit www.nbpts.org for additional information.
Number of Awards: Varies depending on the number of qualified candidates
Amount of Award: $2,750 (includes $2,500 application fee and a $250 stipend)
Timeline - 2010-2011 Candidates:
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