Thank you for your interest in the OSSM Summer Institutes. For more information on future events, please contact Clint Givens, Ph.D., at Clint.Givens@ossm.edu.
Here’s what some of our participants have said about the program:
“I learned something from every session….This program will help me walk into the classroom this coming year as a different teacher.”
“[The speakers] gave me the most useful info that I can use in my classroom. I loved the field trips. They gave me info for career guidance and some things to consider in my own life.”
Each summer, the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) hosts two professional development opportunities for middle school teachers: the Sarkeys Foundation Summer Math Institute and the OSSM Summer Science Institute. These five-day programs take place on OSSM’s picturesque campus in Oklahoma City and offer hands-on, engaging experiences designed to strengthen classroom teaching in math and science.
Participants explore current topics in math education through interactive sessions, lectures, and field trips. Presenters include nationally recognized educators, STEM professionals, and doctoral candidates in education.
Earn 26 hours of continuing education credit.
Teachers engage in lab-based instruction across a range of content areas, including Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences, and Physics/Engineering. The program also includes local field trips and special-topic presentations. Participants receive free classroom materials and science supplies.
Earn 30 hours of continuing education credit.
Participants in both institutes receive:
A $300 stipend
A certificate of attendance applicable for professional development
Meals and optional on-campus housing
Enrollment is limited and based on an application process. Preference is given to teachers who have not previously attended. Educators from rural schools are especially encouraged to apply.
For more information, contact:
Sara Marie Bodenstein – sara.bodenstein@ossm.edu
Clint Givens – clint.givens@ossm.edu
