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

Beat the Odds & Improve Test Scores: Panel Discussion for Oklahoma School Leaders

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OKLAHOMA SCHOOL LEADERS are invited to join a panel discussion about schools that are beating the odds and improving school test scores.

• Dax Trent, Superintendent, Flower Mound PS
• Larry Johnston, Principal, Roff ES & MS
• Darlene Hayhurst, Principal, Dibble MS
• Brent Haken, Superintendent, Morrison PS

Moderated by Alpha Plus CEO Jan Barrick with closing remarks from retired superintendent Bennie Newton, let our team answer your questions at the OKLA. ASSOCIATION OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS (OAESP) LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE.

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Alpha Plus Heroes: Bishop Elementary School

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Pictured above left: Mr. Mays welcomes every student as they arrive at school each morning.
Pictured right and below:  Using Alpha Plus materials, 1st and 2nd grade teachers at Bishop Elementary School review student data and create remediation plans for their students. They make use of both the Alpha Plus Online Assessments and the Alpha Plus Resources website.

  • Written by Oklahoma teachers, student workbooks align solely to the Oklahoma Academic Standards (OAS) not to any national core curricula.
  • Addressing research-based elements of effective lesson planning - teachers are provided real-world connections, guided practice, independent practice, continuous review or practice, and extension activities for OAS objectives that will be measured by the state.

To learn more, click here: https://alphaplus.org/data-driven_school_improvement/success-with-oas/success-with-oas-2

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Alpha Plus Online Formative Data

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LeAnn discusses with her educators how to access and use Alpha Plus Online software to determine formative data online (on the big screen) and how to download Standard Based Report Cards for each student (on laptop screen).

To learn more, click here:
https://alphaplus.org/data-driven_school_improvement/online-tools/advantages-of-alpha-plus-online-assessments

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Alpha Plus "Success with OAS" Math Curriculum

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How are students at Justice getting ready for Math? They use the Alpha Plus Math book of course! Each book includes a 50-question comprehensive assessment that simulates the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP) state test.

Read the petitions and endorsements of 11 public school superintendents:  State Board of Education Handouts

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Congrats to Guymon schools on OAS Growth

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Congratulations to Guymon Public Schools for Oklahoma Academic Standards (OAS) Growth in 2020-21!

 Data from spring benchmark assessments of the Oklahoma Academic Standards (OAS) in reading and math found students in schools using OAS-aligned curriculum and assessments performing better than expected this year despite the pandemic.

At Guymon Public Schools, spring scores at Academy Elementary (Grades 3-4) and North Park Elementary (Grades 5-6) are at or above the statewide average this spring and students posted significant academic growth.

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We Use Data to Help Schools on the Way to an A!

Teachers and administrators can quickly and easily identify students who need more help learning the Oklahoma Academic Standards.

Alpha Plus pinpoints the SPECIFIC OAS objectives or "gaps" students have from previous years, then helps school teams address each objective throughout the year.

That is why Alpha Plus schools have OUTPERFORMED the state average every year of the A-F Report Cards.