Professional Oklahoma Educators and the Professional Oklahoma Educators Foundation offer specialized professional development workshops that meet the unique needs of specific schools and teachers. Choose from our list of popular workshops or contact our office to customize a workshop for your school.

Understanding Your Pay Stub
Take a line-by-line tour of your pay stub! Professional Oklahoma Educators’ staff will conduct research to clarify the confusing layouts and formulas that make up your pay stub and then present the findings in an easy-to-understand Power Point presentation.
Time required: 1 hour

The Importance of Professionalism
Great for all teachers! Review the basic principles of professionalism in the classroom (speech, dress, organization, etc.) and get pointers about how to professionally and effectively communicate with parents and students.
Time required: 1 hour

Bullying and Classroom Violence
School violence is a growing epidemic. This workshop deals with how to identify bullies and what steps we can take to prevent this type of behavior.
Time required: 1 hour

Child Abuse
How do you identify child abuse? What are your obligations as a teacher? Be aware and prepared. Time Required: 30 minutes-1 hour

Legal: Understanding your rights and responsibilities as an educator
Professional Oklahoma Educators’ Attorney, Blake Sonne, explains.
Time Required: 1 hour

Correct Documentation
Professional Oklahoma Educators’ attorney, Blake Sonne, shows educators how and what to document in difficult situations. Don’t miss this important legal workshop!
Time Required: 1 hour

Legislative Updates
A Professional Oklahoma Educators’ lobbyist will discuss membership surveys, current educational issues, and answer questions about upcoming legislation.
Time Required: 45 minutes – 1 hour

Collaborative Communication

Classroom Management
What separates a good teacher from a great teacher? Many times it all comes down to management skills. This workshop explains how to effectively manage your classroom and increase positive student behavior.
Time Required: 1 hour or ½ day

Differentiated Instruction
Differentiated instruction is no longer something that is merely suggested. With NCLB, it is required. Almost all of our students will be required to take the state or federal mandated tests. Therefore, we have to make sure that each child understands our objectives.
Time Required: 1 hour or ½ day

Teaching to Different Learning Styles
Have you ever said, “Why is he always out of his seat?” “Turn on the light. You’re going to ruin your eyes.” The behaviors that prompt these comments may be signs of students’ different learning styles. Before these issues accelerate into discipline problems, try this workshop!
Time Required: 1 hour or ½ day

CUSTOM DEVELOPMENT
Contact Professional Oklahoma Educators to create a customized workshop that meets your school’s specific needs.