Teachers of Oklahoma

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Being a great teacher is a labor of love. From helping us through challenging times to motivating us to chase our dreams, teachers impact our lives long after we leave the classroom. Help us celebrate a special teacher in your life by completing this short nomination form. 

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Make a difference in the life of a child by becoming a teacher! Visit our Teacher Certification page to learn how to embark on this rewarding career path and help inspire future generations of Oklahomans.

What Oklahoma is Doing to Attract and Retain Teachers

The Oklahoma State Department of Education is tackling the ongoing teacher shortage crisis through a multi-tiered approach that begins with engaging and preparing future educators in high school and college settings, providing increased support for new and current teachers, and aiding leadership development and career advancement.

Oklahoma Future Teachers Scholarship and Employment Incentive Program (“Inspired to Teach”)

• The Oklahoma Future Teachers Scholarship and Employment Incentive Program offers qualified Oklahoma students an opportunity to earn scholarships and benefits. 
  • Program participants may have the opportunity to earn up to $25,500 as they complete their Educator Preparation Program and teach in Oklahoma.

Troops to Teachers

• Troops to Teachers was established in 1993 to assist transitioning service members and veterans in beginning new careers in public, charter and Bureau of Indian Affairs schools. The goal of the Oklahoma office is to identify these service men and women and help facilitate the process in obtaining their teaching certificate.
  • Transition assistance
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Assistance with state teacher certification and licensing
  • Connections with hiring officials
  • Mentorship
  • Possible $10,000 bonus to work in a “high need” school or $5,000 stipend for teacher certification expenses

Paid Student Teaching

• In partnership with Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, OSDE is using federal COVID relief funding to pay eligible Oklahoma college students for their work as student teachers.  
  • The initiative will provide up to $3,250 to qualified student teachers per year through the 2023-24 school year.

First Class Teacher Induction Program

• The First Class Teacher Induction Program supports early-career teachers through a comprehensive structure of professional learning and targeted coaching. 
  • First-year teachers engage in professional learning sessions focused on classroom management and instructional practices. They engage in regular guidance with a site-based mentor. 
  • Second- and third-year teachers work with a virtual instructional coach to implement coaching cycles to set goals, collect evidence, analyze data, and reflect on instructional practices. 
  • Teachers who complete all teacher induction activities will be eligible to receive $1,000 stipends.

OKMath/OKSci Leadership Program

• The OKMath/OKSci Leadership Program, sponsored by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE), goes beyond professional development and helps teachers enhance their leadership capacity. Teachers from K-12 and CareerTech collaborate to solve problems they encounter in their classrooms, schools and districts.