Southeastern to host National Board Teacher Certification Workshop

Press Release Date: 05-27-2010

DURANT, Okla. – Some 475 teachers from across the state will be on the Southeastern Oklahoma State University campus June 2-3 to attend the National Board Certification Workshop.

The two-day sessions will be administered by the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation (OCTP). The OCTP's Education Leadership Oklahoma was created by the Oklahoma Legislature in 1997 for the purpose of providing support for teachers who are participating in the national certification process.

National Board Certification is a two-year process, and at the end of that time, teachers may receive a $5,000 annual stipend.

"We are delighted to be hosting this workshop, which is designed for teachers who are seeking to attain national board certification," said Dr. Susan Morrison, director of the Center for National Board Certification and an associate professor in Educational Instruction and Leadership at Southeastern. "Since the program's inception, 2,599 teachers in Oklahoma have earned their national certification. We are looking forward to another outstanding event this year."