CCOSA STRATEGIC PLANNING FRAMEWORK
2022-2025
VISION
As the state’s preeminent membership association for school administrators, CCOSA serves as Oklahoma’s most active and trusted voice in education policy, practice, and leadership, informing and shaping public policy and public opinion to ensure Oklahomans have the best public school system available.
MISSION
To promote quality administrative leadership for Oklahoma schools through professional development, legislation, and member services.
FOCUS AREA: STRUCTURE
WHY STATEMENT
CCOSA is a historic and powerful organization that serves many constituents within a rapidly changing environment. Because of this, the ability to continually improve its infrastructure to meet the needs of staff and members is sometimes difficult.
GOAL STATEMENT
CCOSA will invest in its infrastructure and structure to continue to build on its foundation for success now and in the future. To accomplish this, CCOSA will invest in a new membership management software system, review internal structures, review its purpose and brand experience, and ensure its stakeholders are aligned with its mission, vision, and values.
TOP LEVEL STRATEGIES
■ In conjunction with identifying a new association management system (AMS), CCOSA will explore how to integrate its outward-facing technology to its business systems.
■ Create a connected community through technology to allow our community members a safe place.
■ Identify and audit CCOSA’s partners and competitors to fully understand how to maximize engagements with the most important of each.
■ Create a place for our underserved members (non-educators, counselors) within our new structure.
■ Conduct a brand audit to ensure current relevancy and to eliminate concerns over brand confusion.
FOCUS AREA: STRUCTURE
WHY STATEMENT
The ever-changing environment, coupled with the onset of COVID and rapid ascension of technology within the ‘businesses’ of the association (AMS, learning management system, operating system) will drive the need for CCOSA to interact with its community differently.
GOAL STATEMENT
CCOSA will focus on increasing its value to membership, driving volunteer leadership engagement, training for its staff, and an overall growth in its membership.
TOP LEVEL STRATEGIES
■ Establish a formal professional development and training program for its staff. Training topics include technology (systems and products), business development and relationship building, leadership and facilitation training.
■ This may include a formal training program for our boards to “sell” their involvement with our association(s).
■ Develop a formal volunteer leadership development process including identification, training, and leadership development.
■ Design and implement two member-focused strategies — for member retention and member recruitment — to ensure growth and sustainability. Both will be formalized into CCOSA’s marketing efforts and revisited on an annual basis.
FOCUS AREA: STRUCTURE
WHY STATEMENT
Because many systems are in use, both new and old, CCOSA has many processes and systems in place at one time, often with overlapping intent and outcomes. These are most evident in outdated systems intersecting with emerging technological solutions; this intersection provides an opportunity for CCOSA to deliver enhanced experiences to staff and membership.
GOAL STATEMENT
CCOSA will redesign its processes to create a frictionless environment where members can readily access CCOSA services, where staff can capitalize on efficiencies, and where stakeholders can “be” a part of the CCOSA experience.
TOP LEVEL STRATEGIES
■ Define and implement the “New Member Experience” through the integration of the new AMS system.
■ Begin with membership-facing experiences, including renewal and conference registration.
■ Audit internal business processes to determine which areas require the most immediate support and attention.
■ Identify a communication and engagement strategy for our underserved members.
■ Create an integrated communication plan that allows members to seamlessly interact with our organization (digital transformation).
LEADERSHIP CONVERSATIONS
As we reflect on the 2023-2024 year, I am pleased to share the CCOSA Annual Report – a comprehensive summary of our collective successes, milestones, and impact in serving Oklahoma’s students, staff, and communities. This report highlights the tremendous progress we’ve made together, numbers that reflect our growth, and achievements that underscore our commitment to advancing public education in Oklahoma.
OUR SUCCESSES
Throughout the year, we prioritized initiatives that support and empower school leaders, with our mission at the heart of every effort. Here’s a brief overview of some key highlights.
1. Professional Development
■ We saw total attendance of more than 5,600 at our professional development sessions throughout the year, covering essential topics from instructional leadership to budget development.
■ Attendance at our CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference was the highest it has been in years, demonstrating your dedication to lifelong learning and excellence.
2. Advocacy and Legislative Impact
■ CCOSA’s advocacy team worked tirelessly, advocating on behalf of public schools and successfully impacting key bills that support public education. Refer to our Legislative Update section on page 14 of this report for details.
■ Our Oklahoma Education Coalition (OEC) and CCOSA member grassroots advocacy efforts and voices were crucial in advancing policy that benefits Oklahoma’s educators and students and were critical in stopping policy that would harm or impede public education in Oklahoma.
3. Membership Growth
■ We welcomed new members to our CCOSA community, expanding our network to over 3,000 active school leaders across the state.
■ Our support system has strengthened, fostering collaboration, resilience, and shared expertise.
4. Instructional LeadershipCentered Initiatives
■ Through partnerships and member engagement, we impacted over 699,000+ students through school leaders as members, ensuring resources and innovative practices reach our classrooms and support student success.
5. Support and Member Services
■ We launched new resources and services aimed at supporting members’ evolving needs, including an additional cohort of the New Principals Academy for the Tulsa area; a Secondary Principal group to study graduation requirements; high attendance at the Oklahoma City metro area Secondary Principals meetings; a full day of specialized professional
learning at the CCOSA Summer Pre-Conference with strands for Student Accounting, Instructional Coaches, leaders of English Learner programs, Federal Programs, and more.
■ A commitment to continuous improvement, to remain responsive and relevant, with member feedback shaping services to our members.
As we move forward, let’s take pride in the strides we’ve made together. These achievements represent the dedication, hard work, and heart each of you brings to your schools and communities every day. Thank you for your commitment to CCOSA, to your students, and to Oklahoma’s future. Together, we are making a profound difference.
With warm regards,
Dr. Pam Deering CCOSA/OASA Executive Director
DR. PAM DEERING
CCOSA/OASA Executive Director
CHAMPIONS FOR KIDS PHOTO GALLERY
More than 1,500 education superheroes attended the CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference in Oklahoma City last June.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
The support of these generous partners enhances CCOSA’s service to public school administrators and schools. The following page includes brief company descriptions of our highest-level sponsors.
SILVER GOLD PRESTIGIOUS
OTHER SPONSORS
BRONZE
PRESTIGIOUS PARTNERS
American Fidelity provides benefits strategies for education professionals’ employers. American Fidelity will help you create a long-term benefits plan, communicate with employees about enrollment, provide HR assistance around benefits, and keep you apprised of tax savings through benefits and changes to ACA compliance requirements.
Edmentum is the leading provider of K-12 digital curriculum, assessments, and services to 43,000 schools in all 50 states and over 100 countries worldwide. We partner with educators to create instructional technology that is proven, easy to use, individualized, and aligned to state standards. Built on a 60-year history of innovation and impact, we believe that when educators succeed, students thrive, everywhere learning occurs.
The Oklahoma School Assurance Group (OSAG) is the largest provider of workers’ compensation services to Oklahoma public schools, proudly serving 98% of Oklahoma schools & over 75,000 employees!
OSAG is an Interlocal Cooperative Act Agency of Schools, governed by a fivemember board of trustees, all of which serve as superintendents of OSAG members. Since 1994, members of OSAG have accumulated a total savings of $109,455,968! OSAG’s motto is “to provide the most efficient and economical workers’ compensation services to Oklahoma public schools,” and we work diligently to uphold that motto.
For more than 30 years, the Barlow firm has provided administrative management and consultant services to hundreds of Oklahoma public school districts. Areas of expertise include collective bargaining resolution; federal programs; teacher, principal, and support employee evaluation; grants; principal mentoring; student advocacy programs; and child nutrition.
Roofing & Waterproofing Solutions, Done Differently, Done Better. Our Exterior Solutions team is here to do more than just install a new roof or waterproofing solution. We want to understand what drives you and your business, what is important to your customers, and work with you to make your facility the most effective asset it can be.
OSIG is a nonprofit, cooperative risk management program owned by its members and governed by a Board of school representatives. We successfully provide our members competitive insurance pricing with the broadest coverage available and have been since 2002.
Coryell Roofing and Construction provides the best solutions for roof repairs and replacements. Coryell keeps the customer in mind by offering durable roofs that decrease energy use as well as insurance that protects against potential damage. Coryell is proud to be a member of the Oklahoma community and is committed to doing its part to make Oklahoma a great place to live.
Finalsite is the most trusted provider for websites, mobile apps, and mass communications in Oklahoma K-12, helping administrators stay connected with parents and families effectively.
Scholastic Education is the leading provider of Comprehensive Literacy Solutions reinforcing student achievement through instructional reading and writing programs, professional learning for teaching effectiveness, and family and community engagement. Services include support for educators like side-by-side instructional coaching and tools like the Learning Supports framework, which helps identify barriers to teaching and learning.
Our integrated suite of cuttingedge tools and services transforms the educational landscape. From streamlining administration to enhancing data security, we empower educational institututions to thrive in a dynamic learning environment. For over 348 years, SylogistEd has been on a journey of innovation to help K12 institutions empower their districts.
Renaissance is the leader in Pre-K-12 assessment and practice software. When using Renaissance, districts will understand where students are in the Oklahoma learning progression, what they need to learn next, and have access to instruction and practice tools to get them to the next level. Renaissance transforms data about how students learn into instruments of empowerment for classroom teachers, enabling them to guide all students to achieve their full potential.
Since 1984, United Systems has been committed to helping our customers meet their goals by leveraging industry-leading technology solutions. This solutions-based approach combines innovative products with a vast amount of technical knowledge and experience. The result is high-quality assessment, design, and delivery that creates reliable and secure environments that perform to the customer’s expectations. Combine this with our comprehensive support, and we become the “onestop” technology provider for education, government, and business institutions in Oklahoma and surrounding states.
The men and women on these two pages have distinguished themselves as champions for kids on behalf of CCOSA and in their respective districts. We thank them for their outstanding service!
2023-2024 CCOSA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
TAYLOR
CEC Chair
OAESP President Principal Nance Elementary School Clinton Public Schools
MATT JOHNSON
OASSP President-Elect Principal Shawnee High School Shawnee Public Schools
TARA BURNETT
OAESP President-Elect Principal Highland Park Elementary School Woodward Public Schools
MELISSA BARLOW
CEC Vice-Chair
OASSP President Principal Yukon High School Yukon Public Schools
JENNIFER PATTERSON
OMLEA President Assistant Principal DeWitt Waller Middle School Enid Public Schools
KIM ELKINGTONBAXTER
ODSS President Director of Special Services McAlester Public Schools
KEVIN HIME
OASA President
Superintendent Lawton Public Schools
LAURA BULLOCK
OMLEA President-Elect Principal Idabel Middle School Idabel Public Schools
AMY SWARTZ
ODSS President-Elect
Executive Director of Special Services Ponca City Public Schools
FARMER
OASA President-Elect
Superintendent Fort Gibson Public Schools
TRACI NEWELL
OAESP President Principal Elgin Lower Elementary School Elgin Public Schools
DR. GREGG GARN Higher Education Liaison Vice President for Online Learning University of Oklahoma
SCOTT
JANALYN
ADMINISTRATORS OF THE YEAR OASA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS
DR. MIKE SIMPSON
OASA Superintendent of the Year
Superintendent Guthrie Public Schools
JOE BALLARD
OASSP High School Principal of the Year
Principal
Poteau High School
Poteau Public Schools
DR. LASHONDA BROILES
OASA Assistant
Superintendent/Central Office Administrator of the Year
Deputy Superintendent Mid-Del Public Schools
ASHLEY MACKEY
OASSP Assistant Principal of the Year
Assistant Principal Deer Creek High School Deer Creek Public Schools
LYNN CORDES OASA Assistant
Superintendent/Central Office Administrator of the Year
Executive Director of Communications Lawton Public Schools
ARLIS HENEGAR
OMLEA Middle Level Principal of the Year
Principal Jay Middle School Jay Public Schools
ASHLEY HOGGATT
OAESP Principal of the Year
Principal D.D. Kirkland Elementary School Putnam City Schools
MELISA KIFER
ODSS Special Services Director of the Year
Executive Director of Special Services Stillwater Public Schools
O’BRIAN
Former Chief Financial Officer, Norman Public Schools
DON FORD
Former OROS Executive Director; former Superintendent of Oilton, Midway, Alva, and Holdenville Public Schools
DR. TRICE BUTLER
Superintendent of Quinton Public Schools; former member of the OASA Executive Committee
BRENDA
ABOUT CCOSA
The Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA) was founded in 1973 and became incorporated in 1975 as a not-for-profit organization which establishes close, continuous communication and cooperation among educators, taxpayers, and legislators to improve the effectiveness of professional school administrators and to communicate the needs of schools.
CCOSA is the umbrella organization for the following professional associations: the Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA), the Oklahoma Association of Secondary School Principals (OASSP), the Oklahoma Association of Elementary School Principals (OAESP), the Oklahoma Middle Level Education Association (OMLEA), and the Oklahoma Directors of Special Services (ODSS).
2023-2024 CCOSA STAFF
KASIAH MIMS OASA Executive Assistant
MADELINE POLLARD Marketing, Events & Corporate Partner Services Specialist
CYNDA KOLAR Business Manager DR. PAM DEERING
ANDREA KUNKEL
Counsel/
CATHERINE GOREE
JEN KNIGHT Executive Assistant
DERALD GLOVER
NICOLE DONNELLY
KATHY DUNN Director of Professional Learning, State and Federal Programs
DR. JEANENE BARNETT Director of Policy, Research & TLE
CHRIS LEGRANDE OASSP & OMLEA Executive Director
GLEN ABSHERE OAESP Executive Director
LYNNE WHITE OAESP & TLE Executive Assistant
FINANCES
REVENUES
EXPENSES
Membership drives everything we do at CCOSA. The 2023-2024 year marked our second year in a row with more than 3,000 active members, enabling us to serve school leaders more comprehensively than ever before.
MEMBERSHIP
3,030
DISTRICT LEVEL SERVICES
3,211 TOTAL
TOTAL MEMBERS
CCOSA’s District Level Services program offers expanded services to members to support their school districts with consulting services, professional learning, quality school framework tool kits, and discounts and free services from CCOSA partners.
MUTUAL BENEVOLENCE PLAN
program had 36 members. Now in year eight, it has 151 more than 319% since the
The Mutual Benevolence Plan (MBP) had 18 deaths (OkACTE, 14; CCOSA, 4) in FY 2023-2024. With 1,450 members (240 CCOSA and 1,210 OkACTE participants) at year’s end, the
was $13,800.53.
CONFERENCES
2,725 ATTENDEES
WORKSHOPS
1,711 ATTENDEES
1,521 CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference 202
Best Practices Conference 350 Women in School Leadership Conference
Boot Camp
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
The 2024 legislative session ended with another record amount of money in the overall Oklahoma budget, and investment in public education continued. It also included a grocery state sales tax elimination with an estimated impact of $370 million on the state budget. CCOSA will continue to monitor the various commitments to or for private entities – tax credits, education opportunity scholarships, and Lindsey Nicole Henry monies taken directly from state aid appropriations – and their impact on revenue to the state and public education.
HIGHLIGHTS
THE BUDGET
From the largest budget in Oklahoma’s state history, the final state allocation for Common Education of $3.9 billion reflected a 1.3% increase over the previous fiscal year. SB 1125 (2024) designated $2.9 billion for the Financial Support of Public Schools, an increase of $26 million. It also provided supplemental funding for six weeks of maternity leave to school employees ($2.3 million for FY24) in addition to FY25 funding for the maternity leave benefit ($2.5 million).
HIGH PROFILE BILLS
This year’s session brought over 40 new education bills with at least 13 new mandates to be implemented in Oklahoma schools. However, two important pieces of legislation that did not pass were SB 1520 (allowing districts to rehire retirees with a $50,000 earnings restriction) and the Joint Resolutions approving and/or disapproving Administrative Rules. The Governor signed all Administrative Rules, allowing the implementation of 26 changes and additions to the Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) and resulting in significant burdens on districts. These new policy bills and Administrative Rules will have lasting impact on public schools in Oklahoma.
In April, OASSP leaders advocated for public education at the State Capitol. Left to right, Sallisaw Assistant High School Principal Shawn Winton and Principal Russell Tillery, Keys High School Principal Steven Goss, OASSP Executive Director Chris LeGrande, Cushing High School Principal Bob Coates, Jenks Assistant High School Principal Dr. Eric Fox, and Poteau High School Principal Joe Ballard.
■ Graduation Requirements: In 2024, Oklahoma introduced revised high school graduation requirements through HB 3278 and SB 1302, set to impact students entering eighth grade in the 2025-2026 school year who will graduate in 2030 and beyond. These changes mark a significant shift in educational focus, aiming to prepare students more effectively for postsecondary education and career success by aligning their coursework with individual career pathways. The new graduation unit requirements include 4 units each of English and Math, 3 units of Science, 3 units of History and Citizenship, 6 units of Pathway courses, and 3 units of locally approved course options.
Members of the CCOSA team worked closely with the authors of this bill to further develop and create relevance between our required high school competencies and the opportunities awaiting our students in postsecondary pathways while schools continue to provide rigorous learning experiences. Other stakeholders who were closely involved in this work include OSSBA Executive Director Dr. Shawn Hime, the Oklahoma State Chamber, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education State Director Brent Haken, and Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Chancellor Dr. Allison Garrett.
■ Reading Sufficiency Act (RSA) Changes to Strong Readers Act (SRA): SB 362 removes the automatic 3rd-grade retention requirement tied to the state 3rdgrade Reading portion of the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP) English Language Arts (ELA) exam. It changes the five elements of reading instruction to phonological awareness, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension and prohibits schools from using the “three-cueing system” of teaching students to read. The SRA also changes the timeline for assessments and family notification about reading deficiencies and requires that a school district’s program of reading instruction include a means of providing every family of PreK through 4th-grade students with access to free online evidence-based literacy instruction resources to support the student’s literacy development at home.
■ Digital Communication With Students Restricted: HB 3958 requires schools to include parents or guardians in any digital communication not on a schoolapproved platform between a staff member and an individual student.
OTHER LEGISLATION
■ HB 1425 requires that schools accommodate release time and course recognition for religious education.
■ HB 3386 regulates intra-district transfers.
■ HB 3523 requires a report from the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) on the number of adjunct teachers.
■ SB 1256 removes the required district match for the Oklahoma Teacher Empowerment Program.
■ SB 1522 expands the use of Redbud funds to include all expenditures in the building fund and authorizes schools to use money in their building fund to purchase school buses.
SUMMARY
In 2023-2024, CCOSA encouraged its members to continue to share their stories with legislators and other state officials because local stories provide relatable, real-world examples of how policies impact students and their communities. Personalizing issues through these local narratives transforms abstract policy discussions into tangible and emotionally compelling stories. These stories help legislators understand the needs and challenges of their districts, build empathy, and inspire action. By connecting legislation to specific, local stories, CCOSA members can create a stronger, more persuasive case for supporting Oklahoma public school students and making sure they enjoy rich opportunities to learn, grow, and lead fulfilling lives. We know that Oklahoma public schools have many positive stories. We encourage members to be ready to share all of the positive opportunities happening in our public schools.
Over 90% of parents choose Oklahoma public schools for their children because Oklahoma public schools constitute the best choice for Oklahoma families. Our local community schools are places where students are safe, loved, and challenged. CCOSA is involved in policy at the state level thanks to members and their work in schools!
POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE UPDATES
The CCOSA Executive Committee oversees the PAC and met quarterly throughout 2023-2024. During the year, the PAC:
■ Reviewed interim study involvement from CCOSA member and staff experts
■ Supported work on elections, future-forward priorities, and proactive legislation
■ Opposed legislation that would negatively impact our students and our schools
■ Celebrated successes in legislation
■ After many have requested it, CCOSA members continue to be able to make automatic monthly recurring contributions to the CCOSA PAC as a way to help members spread out donations in a budget-friendly way and give us the opportunity to grow the education PAC to a level that can make a difference as we prepare for the 2025 election cycle. To contribute, click this link
FEDERAL PROGRAMS
CCOSA Consortiums — Networks of Professional Educators
CCOSA’s professional learning networks for educators continue to increase in both number of participants and the number of focus groups offered. Federal Programs, Indian Education, and Student Accounting networks continue to meet weekly or monthly, as needed, to share knowledge and best practices related to how CCOSA can support schools as they face new challenges brought by increased accountability at both the state and federal level. At the request of CCOSA members, we have added professional networks for Instructional Coaches, Statewide Homeless Liaisons, and leaders of English Learner programs. These networks have been a tremendous support as districts
244 Federal Programs Network
navigate increasing burdens of compliance and accountability reporting required by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) without the benefit of communication and training on new requirements.
CCOSA’s professional learning networks have focused on understanding the following: eligibility for services in each of the groups tracked through the Oklahoma accountability system, eligibility for state aid weighted funding categories, ways to celebrate students who are members of Oklahoma tribal nations, and quality instruction in classrooms to ensure increased student achievement for all categories of learners.
Professional Learning Networks by the Numbers
Individual participants in the collaborative consortium work includes:
158 English Learner Network
146 Homeless Liaison Network
138 Student Accounting Network
1,007
228 Instructional Coaching Network
Number of individuals engaged in a CCOSA Professional Learning Network each month
CCOSA Connects and Federal Programs Boot Camps
CCOSA Connects has become a useful communication tool for giving quick updates to members regarding the use of federal funds, the state aid formula, and various reports and data collections required by the OSDE. These targeted “pop-up” trainings for OASA members are based on immediate needs of members to understand policies or reporting requirements. An example of a CCOSA Connects session is “Student Counts Matter,” which teaches school personnel the definitions of who may be eligible for particular streams of funding both through the state aid weighted categories and through federal Title grant funding.
94 Indian Education Network
Other CCOSA Connects sessions have supported members in a proactive way by teaching the calculations for Maintenance of Effort for both ESSA and IDEA funds. This approach ensures CCOSA members are ready for reports and calculations before they are released to be completed. The Federal Programs Boot Camps serve the same purpose of giving in-depth understanding of federal requirements that affect funding and compliance as districts work on their grants.
Targeted Learning for the CCOSA Summer Pre-Conference
At the CCOSA Summer Leadership Pre-Conference in June 2024, the number of breakout sessions more than doubled, increasing from three sessions in 2021 to a full day of learning with 21 sessions in 2024. Session leaders gave an in-depth look into best practices in each of the six professional learning network areas. The strands covered compliance in Student Accounting, Federal Programs, Instructional Coaching, English Learners, Indian Education, and Homeless Education. Each strand included six sessions of learning that could be mixed and matched with sessions from other strands for participants who cover more than one area for their districts.
The blend of choices within each topic included matters of compliance and federal regulations; however, the highlights of the pre-conference were sessions with Oklahoma school districts sharing their best and most
successful practices. For example, Colcord Schools’ federal programs director Remington Rogers presented the robust slate of activities in their Indian Education programs and services provided for Native students, while Dr. Jenny Ochwo’s session focused on Broken Arrow Schools’ instructional coaching that specifically targets strategies proven to reach English Learners.
The pre-conference was also a time of celebration and recognition of individuals who had become peer mentors to new directors of district programs. CCOSA was proud to recognize leaders who contributed to the success of Oklahoma school districts spending over $4 billion dollars in federal formula funds and COVID relief funds over the past four years within guidelines given by the state and federal education departments. These critical funds benefited more than 700,000 Oklahoma schoolchildren.
YEAR IN REVIEW
OASA
HIGHLIGHTS
■ OASA officers and AASA representatives attended the annual AASA Advocacy Conference in July 2023 in Washington, D.C., and visited with Oklahoma’s congressional delegation during the conference.
■ OASA hosted its first annual Leadership Summit for OASA officers and executive committee members with the purpose of strategic planning for the legislative session, reviewing OASA membership and goals, and hearing from guest speaker Mike Patrick of Milliken & Company on leadership. President Kevin Hime recommended that OASA leaders read The Hero Maker: How Superintendents Can Get Their School Boards to Do the Right Thing by Dr. Todd Whitaker as a book study during the year.
■ OASA weekly Zoom “Touch Base” meetings continued to be a favorite of OASA members as the venue for current topic discussions and updates for members, often exceeding 200 attendees each week.
■ A total of 54 first year superintendents attended the First Year Superintendent’s Academy hosted and trained by OASA and the Oklahoma State Department of Education using professional standards for educational excellence for topics required by state law.
■ District Level Services’ (DLS) districts increased to 151 as the need for more specialized budget information, legal advice, instructional programs, and federal program updates grew.
■ OASA’s Legislative Mid-Winter Conference (two half-day sessions) was once again a success, with high attendance and lots of timely
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President Kevin Hime
Superintendent Lawton Public Schools
President-Elect Scott Farmer
Superintendent Fort Gibson Public Schools
Vice President Dale Spradlin
Superintendent Buffalo Public Schools
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
District 1: Tom Schroeder
Superintendent
Texhoma Public Schools
District 2: Scott Cline
Superintendent
Waynoka Public Schools
District 3: Dr. Mike Simpson
Superintendent
Guthrie Public Schools
District 4: Shawn Haskins
Superintendent Blackwell Public Schools
District 5: Rob Miller
Superintendent
Bixby Public Schools
District 6: Patrick (Pat) Dodson
Superintendent Grove Public Schools
District 7: Dr. Nick Migliorino
Superintendent Norman Public Schools
OASA DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
District 1 Beaver, Cimarron & Texas Counties
District 2 Alfalfa, Dewey, Ellis, Harper, Major, Woods & Woodward Counties
District 3 Blaine, Grant, Garfield, Kingfisher & Logan Counties
District 4 Kay, Noble, Osage, Pawnee & Payne Counties
District 5 Tulsa & Washington Counties
District 6 Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Nowata, Ottawa & Rogers Counties
District 7 Cleveland & Oklahoma Counties
District 8: Dr. Jeff Taylor
Superintendent
Pretty Water Public School
District 9: Mark Bowlan
Superintendent
Grove School
District 10: Erik Puckett
Superintendent Hilldale Public Schools
District 11: Ginger Knight
Superintendent
Woodall Public Schools
District 12: Jason Goostree
Superintendent
Sentinel Public Schools
District 13: Chad Hance
Superintendent
Cache Public Schools
District 14: Jerime Parker
Superintendent Amber-Pocasset Public Schools
District 8 Creek, Lincoln & Okfuskee Counties
District 9 Hughes, Pottawatomie & Seminole Counties
District 10 McIntosh, Muskogee, Okmulgee & Wagoner Counties
District 11 Adair, Cherokee & Sequoyah Counties
District 12 Beckham, Custer, Roger Mills & Washita Counties
District 13 Comanche, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa & Tillman Counties
topics as the 2024 legislative session approached. Programming for this conference has stretched to include some professional development on current event topics as well.
■ OASA, OSSBA, and USSA Legislative Briefings started in February in person for members once again rather than via Zoom. The in-person meetings contributed to increased discussion and opportunities for members to meet with their legislators while they were in Oklahoma City.
■ OASA leaders and members attended the AASA Annual Conference in San Diego with Dr. Kirt Hartzler representing Oklahoma as the Superintendent of the Year.
■ OASA leaders attended the AASA Leadership meeting in the early spring of 2024. This meeting has become the best opportunity for the upcoming OASA leadership team to meet and plan for the next year under the direction of the new slate of officers.
OARSA
172 154 MEMBERS
Membership in the Oklahoma Association of Retired School Administrators (OARSA) is open to any person who has retired from school administration or educational service. We value the contributions of these retired school leaders.
Past President Dr. Matt Posey
Superintendent Bethel Public Schools
Executive Director Dr. Pam Deering Asst. Executive Director Derald Glover
District 15: Jimmie Dedmon
Superintendent
Walters Public Schools
District 16: Matt Holder
Superintendent
Sulphur Public Schools
District 17: Lee Northcutt
Superintendent
Caddo Public Schools
District 18: Rachel Pugh
Superintendent
Wister Public Schools
District 19: Carla Ellisor
Superintendent
Broken Bow Public Schools
District 20: Tony Hancock
Superintendent Caddo Kiowa Technology Center
AASA Governing Board Office 1
Dr. Drew Eichelberger
Superintendent Piedmont Public Schools
District 14
Caddo, Canadian & Grady Counties
District 15 Cotton, Jefferson & Stephens Counties
District 16 Carter, Garvin, Love, McClain & Murray Counties
District 17
Atoka, Bryan, Coal, Johnston, Marshall & Pontotoc Counties
District 18 Haskell, Latimer, LeFlore & Pittsburg Counties
District 19
Choctaw, McCurtain & Pushmataha Counties
District 20 All Career Tech Administrators
AASA Governing Board Office 2 Sherry Durkee
Superintendent
Sand Springs Public Schools
At-Large Members
Nathan Elliott
Secretary Chickasaw Nation
Dept. of Education
Dr. Cecilia Robinson-Woods
Superintendent
Millwood Public Schools
Advisory Members
Dr. Sharon Lease
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Mid-America Christian University
Dr. Kent Shellenberger
Assistant Professor
Education and Leadership
Southern Nazarene University
OASA DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS OF THE YEAR
District 1: Keith Campbell
Balko Schools
District 2: Kyndra Allen Laverne Schools
District 3: Dr. Mike Simpson
Guthrie Schools
District 4: Rick Rogers
Shidler Schools
District 5: Dr. Margaret Coates
Owasso Schools
District 6: Dr. Terry Saul Sequoyah Schools
District 7: Dr. Angela Grunewald Edmond Schools
District 8: Kelly Spradlin Mannford Schools
District 9: Dr. Matt Posey Bethel Schools
District 10: Dr. Jarod Mendenhall
Muskogee Schools
District 11: Terry Heustis
Westville Schools
District 12: Larry Johnson
Burns Flat-Dill City Schools
District 13: Nathaniel Meraz
Elgin Schools
District 14: Charles Bradley
Mustang Schools
District 15: Dr. Channa Byerly
Duncan Schools
District 16: Mark Moring
Davis Schools
District 17: Duane Meredith
Durant Schools
District 18: Scott Kempenich
Poteau Schools
District 19: Brandon Frazier
Valliant Schools
District 20: Julie McCormick
Gordon Cooper Technology Center
OASA DISTRICT ASST. SUPERINTENDENTS/CENTRAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE YEAR
District 1: Julie Edenborough
Guymon Schools
District 2: Jerry Burch
Woodward Schools
District 3: Dr. Angela Rhoades
Enid Schools
District 4: Beverly Moore
Pawhuska Schools
District 5: Kimberly Coody
Glenpool Schools
District 6: Renae Dozier
Grove Schools
District 7: Dr. LaShonda Broiles
Midwest City-Del City Schools
District 8: Johnny Bilby
Sapulpa Schools
District 9: Angela Willmett
Seminole Schools
District 10: Lisa Yahola
Muskogee Schools
District 11: Sharon Ballew
Tenkiller Schools
District 12: Steven Callen
Weatherford Schools
District 13: Lynn Cordes
Lawton Schools
District 14: Jerry Bray
Chickasha Schools
District 15: Brenda Parker-Tillian Marlow Schools
District 16: Bart Watkins
Blanchard Schools
District 17: Wesley Burnett
Kingston Schools
District 18: Angel Morrison
Heavener Schools
District 19: Shirley Potts
Holly Creek Schools
District 20: Denny Prince
Mid-America Technology Center
ODSS
217 ▲ 233 MEMBERS 9 ▲ 13 ASSOCIATES
The purpose of ODSS is to promote the awareness and implementation of best practices in special education; to provide a forum for discussion of issues relating to the delivery of services for children with disabilities in the public school setting; to improve communication between special educators with the education community and other stakeholders; and to represent special education in the state of Oklahoma.
HIGHLIGHTS
■ ODSS welcomed 96 new special education directors into the 2034-2024 First-Year Directors Project – the highest number of new directors in the program’s 11 years. ODSS hosted new and early career directors for a one-day boot camp in July and provided in-person and online training for the First-Year group through December. Experienced directors volunteered to pair with the First-Year directors throughout the school year, providing much-needed support and community.
■ Through TeleSPED, a collaboration with the OSU Center for Health Sciences Project ECHO and OSU-Tulsa, ODSS presented a fifth year of special education-related topics and case studies to a statewide virtual audience. Because cases involving challenging student behavior abound, during the 2023-2024 school year, TeleSPED often focused on explaining how school staff members could find and implement evidence-based behavior interventions to address specific concerns. TeleSPED has proved a great forum for ODSS to pursue its mission of holding statewide
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President
Kim Baxter
McAlester Public Schools
President-Elect
Amy Swartz
Ponca City Public Schools
Past President
Rachelle English
Stilwell Public Schools
Legislative & Policy Liaison
Christi Frederick
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Metro Leader
Scott McCall
Putnam City Schools
TADSS Leader
Julie Geiger
discussions about the delivery of appropriate services for public school children with disabilities and promoting awareness and implementation of best practices.
■ It is well known that Oklahoma school districts have had increasing difficulty finding, supporting, and retaining special education teachers with appropriate certification and Tier II special education paraprofessionals. Hiring and training staff are now year-round responsibilities. In answer to ODSS’ question about how it could help address members’ most pressing needs, many directors mentioned the amount of time and effort they spend developing and updating appropriate training materials for new staff. President Kim Baxter offered to lead ODSS in developing a Google folder comprised of high-quality materials that she and other experienced members would prepare and vet. The project – intended to provide a robust collection of resources for sharing during school year 20242025 and beyond – continued over the school year.
Claremore Public Schools
Southeast Leader
Mindy Carroll Atoka Public Schools
Northeast Representative
Michelle Dalton
Eufaula Public Schools
Northwest Representative
Kendra Mitchell
Waynoka Public Schools
Southeast Representative
Lisa Moore
Ardmore Schools
Southwest Representative
Nikki Ricks
Elgin Public Schools
At-Large Representatives
Mandi Berry
Texhoma Public Schools
Shannon Schwarz
Glenpool Public Schools
Kody Strader
Fairview Public Schools
Angie Young
Guthrie Public Schools
OAESP
OAESP’s mission is to support elementary and middle level principals by providing quality professional development, encouraging advocacy, and networking for the improvement of PreK-8th grade education in Oklahoma.
HIGHLIGHTS
■ OAESP had the highest level of members in OAESP history with 867 members.
■ Ashley Hoggatt was recognized as the 2024 OAESP Principal of the Year and the NAESP National Distinguished Principal. She is the principal of D.D. Kirkland Elementary School, Putnam City Public Schools. Margaret Saunders Simpson, Principal of Wilson Elementary Arts Integration School, Oklahoma City Public Schools, was named the 2024 Principal of Excellence. Jera Kiespert, Principal of Roosevelt Elementary School, Ponca City Public Schools, was honored as the 2024 James Burnett Principal of Distinction.
■ OAESP held its annual Leadership Conference on February 28-29, 2024, at the Embassy Suites in downtown Oklahoma City. The conference had 172 participants. Jessica Cabeen provided the opening keynote, and Amber Teamann provided the closing keynote.
■ The New Principals Academy had 81 participants and grew so much this year we opened another cohort in the Tulsa area. The Oklahoma City Cohort had 49 participants, and the Tulsa cohort had 32 participants.
■ The Principal Coaching and Mentoring: Supporting & Sustaining School Leaders cohort had 15 participants.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President
Traci Newell
Elgin Public Schools
President-Elect
Tara Burnett
Woodward Public Schools
Past President
Janalyn Taylor
Clinton Public Schools
NAESP State Representative/ Federal Relations Officer
Andrea Sifers
Ft. Gibson Public Schools
At-Large Diversity Representative
Dayna Hamilton
Edmond Public Schools
At-Large Higher Education
Representative
Reggy Yount
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
OARSA Representatives
Sherri Brown
Cathey Bugg
Executive Director
Glen Abshere
■ The Oklahoma Principal Leadership Institute kicked off its second year with 21 participants. This application-only program for veteran school leaders takes a deep dive into the skills it takes to lead effective schools. OPLI is a seven-day professional development throughout the year. In addition, two principal coaches meet with participants monthly throughout the year.
■ TeleLEAD, a partnership of CCOSA, the OSU Center for Health Sciences Project ECHO, and OSU-Tulsa, kicked off on September 6, 2023, for its fourth year. TeleLEAD meets twice a month, with each session focused on a real-life case study in the life of a principal and a short didactic. The hub team included Dr. Kas Nelson, Vici Public Schools; Traci Newell, Elgin Public Schools; Dr. Eric Fox, Jenks Public Schools; and Blaine Wise, Glenpool Public Schools.
■ NAESP and NASSP jointly hosted the National School Leaders Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C., on March 11-13, 2024. OAESP President Traci Newell, OAESP President-Elect Tara Burnett, NAESP State Representative Andrea Sifers, and OAESP Executive Director Glen Abshere participated in a series of advocacy training sessions and heard from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cordona. Our final day consisted of meeting with the Oklahoma congressional delegation.
REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
Southeast
Jenny Affentranger
Bethel Public Schools
Dana McMillin
Marietta Public Schools
Oklahoma City Area
Michele Milner
Edmond Public Schools
Margaret Saunders Simpson
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Northwest
Tonna Flanagan
Fargo-Gage Public Schools
Gene Ray
Clinton Public Schools
Dr. Jennifer Cruz
Lawton Public Schools
Southwest
Amy Estes
Hollis Public Schools
Terri Hamilton
Altus Public Schools
Tulsa Area
Ryan Glaze
Jenks Public Schools
Northeast
Charla Matthews
Grove Public Schools
Angela Wade
Fairland Public Schools
OAESP DISTRICTS BY COUNTY
NORTHWEST
Alfalfa, Beaver, Blaine, Cimarron, Custer, Dewey, Ellis, Grant, Harper, Kay, Kingfisher, Major, Noble, Payne, Texas, Woods, Woodward
SOUTHWEST
Beckham, Caddo, Comanche, Cotton, Grady, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Jefferson, Kiowa, Roger Mills, Stephens, Tillman, Washita
NORTHEAST
Adair, Cherokee, Craig, Delaware, Haskell, Latimer, LeFlore, McIntosh, Mayes, Muskogee,
Nowata, Okmulgee, Osage, Ottawa, Pawnee, Rogers, Sequoyah, Wagoner, Washington
TULSA AREA Creek, Tulsa
SOUTHEAST
Atoka, Bryan, Carter, Choctaw, Coal, Garvin, Hughes, Johnston, Love, Marshall, McClain, McCurtain, Murray, Okfuskee, Pittsburg, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Pushmataha, Seminole
OKLAHOMA CITY AREA Canadian, Cleveland, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma
OASSP
OASSP’s mission is to support secondary level principals by providing quality professional development, encouraging advocacy, and networking for the improvement of middle and high school education in Oklahoma.
HIGHLIGHTS
■ During the 2023-2024 school year, OASSP served 898 secondary members across Oklahoma, a decrease of 29 members over the previous year. OASSP President Melissa Barlow hosted meetings with principals and represented secondary leaders during CCOSA Executive Committee meetings. Our association held its annual Leadership & Learning Conference February 13-14, 2024, at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center in Edmond. Keynote speakers Andrew Marotta and Beth Houf delivered powerful messages on servant leadership while NASSP State Coordinator Dr. Eric Fox brought updates on federal legislative initiatives and national advocacy efforts.
■ OASSP/OMLEA Principals of the Year for 2023-2024 included Joe Ballard, Poteau High School, High School Principal of the Year; Ashley Mackey, Deer Creek High School, Assistant Principal of the Year; and Arlis Henegar, Jay Middle School, Middle Level Principal of the Year. CCOSA recognized these award-winning principals June 12-14, 2024, at the Summer Leadership Conference held at the Oklahoma City Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City.
■ In fall 2023, CCOSA’s New Principals Academy opened a second cohort in Tulsa to accommodate administrators in the eastern part of the state. The Oklahoma City cohort hosted 49 participants, while the Tulsa group had 32 attendees. We also offered Principal Coaching and
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President
Melissa Barlow
Yukon High School
Yukon Public Schools
President-Elect
Matt Johnson
Shawnee High School
Shawnee Public Schools
Past President
Randy Biggs
Frederick High School
Frederick Public Schools
NASSP State Coordinator
Eric Fox
Jenks High School
Jenks Public Schools
Assistant Principal of the Year
Ashley Mackey
Deer Creek High School
Deer Creek Public Schools
Middle School Principal of the Year
Arlis Henegar
Jay Middle School
Jay Public Schools
High School Principal of the Year
Joe Ballard
Poteau High School
Poteau Public Schools
OASSP Executive Director
Chris LeGrande
Mentoring: Supporting & Sustaining School Leaders to 15 veteran education leaders. Moreover, in coordination with OAESP, OASSP participated in TeleLEAD for the fourth consecutive year. TeleLEAD, a partnership of CCOSA, the OSU Center for Health Sciences Project ECHO, and OSU-Tulsa, is a virtual platform in which case studies are analyzed by practicing principals and other school leaders.
■ During the 2023-2024 school year, CCOSA offered the second cohort of the Oklahoma Principal Leadership Institute. Consisting of 21 experienced school leaders, individuals for this application-only program met seven days throughout the year to take a deep dive into essential skills necessary to lead effective schools. In addition, participants were assigned to one of two principal coaching groups with whom they collaborated monthly in a virtual setting.
■ NASSP & NAESP jointly hosted the National School Leaders Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C., March 11-13, 2024. NASSP State Coordinator Dr. Eric Fox, OASSP President Melissa Barlow, and OASSP/OMLEA Executive Director Chris LeGrande represented the Sooner State by participating in a series of advocacy training sessions highlighted by a keynote address from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. The final day of the conference concluded with a trip to Capitol Hill to visit with congressional delegates from Oklahoma.
REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
Region 1: Laurie Brooks
Guymon Middle School
Guymon Public Schools
Region 2: Ron Sunderland
Woodward High School
Woodward Public Schools
Region 3: Robb Mills
DeWitt Waller Middle School
Enid Public Schools
Region 4: Crystal Szymanski
Stillwater Junior High School
Stillwater Public Schools
Region 5A: Blaine Wise
Glenpool Middle School
Glenpool Public Schools
Region 5A: Dr. Eric Fox
Jenks High School
Jenks Public Schools
Region 5B: Crystal Barber
Broken Arrow High School
Broken Arrow Public Schools
Region 6: Pam Chaney
Oklahoma Union Public Schools
Region 7: Michelle Brumley
Chouteau-Mazie Middle School
Chouteau-Mazie Public Schools
Region 8: Amanda Friesen
Elk City High School
Elk City Public Schools
Region 9: Ryan Schenk
Cashion High School
Cashion Public Schools
Region 10: Kory Mitchell
Mannford Middle School
Mannford Public Schools
Region 11: Brian Hummingbird
Warner High School
Warner Public Schools
Region 12: Steven Goss
Keys High School
Keys Public Schools
Region 13: Christy Bradley
Mustang North Middle School
Mustang Public Schools
Region 14A: Michelle Grinsteiner
Cheyenne Middle School
Edmond Public Schools
Region 14B: David Chandler
Norman Public Schools
Region 15: Elizabeth Williams
Holdenville High School
Holdenville Public Schools
Region 16: Joe Ballard
Poteau High School
Poteau Public Schools
Region 17: Jeremy Newton
Frederick Middle School
Frederick Public Schools
Region 18: Kevin Kelly
Duncan High School
Duncan Public Schools
Region 19: Scott Davis
Ardmore High School
Ardmore Public Schools
Region 20: Terry Painter
Latta Middle School
Latta Public Schools
Region 21: Kevin Robinson
Calera High School
Calera Public Schools
Region 22: Rachael Smith
Haworth High School
Haworth Public Schools
University Consultants
Dr. Dawn Pearce
University of Central Oklahoma
Dr. Stephoni Case
Southern Nazarene University
State Coordinator for Oklahoma Association of National Honor Society (OANHS)
Olivia Bennett
Mustang High School
Mustang Public Schools
Career Technology Consultant
Chris Johnson
Tulsa Technology Center
Lemley Campus
Region 1
Beaver, Cimarron, Texas
Region 2
Ellis, Harper, Major, Woods, Woodward
Region 3
Alfalfa, Garfield, Grant, Kay, Noble
Region 4
Osage, Pawnee, Payne
Region 5A
Tulsa Public Schools & rest of Tulsa County except Broken Arrow School District
Region 5B
Broken Arrow School District & Washington County
Region 6
Craig, Nowata, Ottawa
Region 7
Delaware, Mayes, Rogers
Region 8
Beckham, Custer, Dewey, Roger Mills, Washita
Region 9
Blaine, Kingfisher, Logan
Region 10 Creek, Lincoln, Okfuskee
Region 11
McIntosh, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Wagoner
Region 12
Adair, Cherokee, Sequoyah
Region 13
Caddo, Canadian, Grady, McClain
Region 14A
Oklahoma County, inclusive of Bethany, Deer Creek, Luther, Edmond, Millwood, Mustang, Oklahoma City, Putnam City & Western Heights
Region 14B
Cleveland and Oklahoma Counties including Harrah, Jones, Choctaw-Nicoma Park, Lexington, Little Axe, Midwest City-Del City, Moore, Noble & Norman
Region 15
Hughes, Pottawatomie, Seminole
Region 16
Haskell, Latimer, LeFlore, Pittsburg
Region 17
Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa, Tillman
Region 18
Comanche, Cotton, Jefferson, Stephens
Region 19
Carter, Garvin, Love, Murray
Region 20
Atoka, Coal, Pontotoc
Region 21
Bryan, Johnston, Marshall
Region 22
Choctaw, McCurtain, Pushmataha
OMLEA
The mission of OMLEA is to improve the educational experience of young adolescents by providing vision, knowledge, and resources to all who serve them in order to develop healthy, productive, and ethical citizens.
HIGHLIGHTS
■ OMLEA membership is comprised of OAESP, OASSP, or other CCOSA members who also elect to participate in the Oklahoma Middle Level Education Association. At the conclusion of 20232024, OMLEA membership consisted of 478 school leaders. OMLEA President Jennifer Patterson hosted association meetings and represented middle-level administrators during CCOSA Executive Committee meetings. For the third year running, OMLEA and OASSP worked together to publish shared legislative goals.
■ The week of November 1-4, 2023, OMLEA President-Elect and Idabel Middle School Principal Laura Bullock, along with OASSP/ OMLEA Executive Director Chris LeGrande, traveled to National Harbor, Maryland, for the Association for Middle Level Education’s 50th anniversary celebration and conference. At the conference, held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, attendees were treated to keynote presentations and breakout sessions from highly acclaimed speakers and authors Jason Reynolds, Phyllis Fagell, Jack Berckemeyer, and Rick Wormeli. Bullock and LeGrande were able to view the breathtaking sights of the D.C. area 180 feet above the Potomac River atop the famed Capital Ferris Wheel.
■ OASSP/OMLEA partnered with the OSU Center for Health Sciences Project ECHO and OSU-Tulsa for another successful year of TeleLead. Based in a virtual setting, TeleLEAD examines case studies concerning principal practices. Jenks High School Assistant Principal Dr. Eric Fox and Glenpool Middle School Principal Blaine Wise represented middle-level and secondary principals as members of the hub team. TeleLEAD meets the first and third Wednesday of each month and provides opportunities for school leaders to share best practices while tackling issues facing Oklahoma schools.
■ Our association once again teamed with OASSP to host the Leadership and Learning Conference on February 13-14, 2024, at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center in Edmond. Keynote speakers Andrew Marotta and Beth Houf delivered inspirational messages, and OMLEA recognized its 2023-2024 Educator of the Year, Robert Newman, Jay Middle School, Jay Public Schools. The conference was well attended, with 222 educators and school leaders participating in the two-day event.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President
Jennifer Patterson
Assistant Principal
DeWitt Waller Middle School
Enid Public Schools
President-Elect
Laura Bullock
Principal
Idabel MS
Idabel Public Schools
Past President
Kate Creekmore
Activities/Athletic Director
Bixby Public Schools
Northeast Region
John Potter
Assistant Superintendent
Pryor Public Schools
Oklahoma City Area
Traci Kay
Principal
Alcott Middle School
Norman Public Schools
Tulsa Area
Blaine Wise
Principal
Glenpool Middle School
Glenpool Public Schools
Southeast Region
Laura Bullock
Principal
Idabel Middle School
Idabel Public Schools
Northwest Region
Kurt Myers
Principal
Etta Dale Junior High School
El Reno Public Schools
Southwest Region
Christy Glasscock
Principal
Duncan Middle School
Duncan Public Schools
OMLEA Executive Director
Chris LeGrande
CCOSA 7-YEAR REPORT
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
* In FY24, the Federal Programs & EL Consortium split into three specialized groups for leaders of Federal Programs, English Learners, and Homeless Liaisons. The total of the three consortium groups after splitting is 548, compared to 391 the previous year.
** In FY24, leaders from the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) stopped partnering with or attending CCOSA consortium meetings.The OSDE’s Office of Indian Education monthly roundtable meetings for Indian Education leaders often conflict with CCOSA consortium meeting times. CCOSA surveyed members of the Indian Education consortium to determine their interest in continuing, which was high.They were asked to re-register. Meeting conflicts have resulted in a decrease in registered participants.
