OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Ready Together Oklahoma
Ready Together Oklahoma - An Action Plan for Supporting Students Through the Pandemic and Beyond

We’ve never experienced a year quite like 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on Oklahoma students, communities and schools, from the introduction of new instructional methods to concerns over unfinished learning and social and emotional well-being. As the light at the end of the tunnel brightens, we must now focus on how we respond to pandemic-related challenges and provide students what they need to thrive and grow.

As part of these efforts, we’ve developed the Ready Together Oklahoma web page as a hub for resources that help set the tone and expectations for future growth. Explore the following pages for resources and strategies to help students regain disrupted learning, feel safe and succeed within their local school community and beyond.

Now is the time to stand shoulder to shoulder as we rally around our students' progress and work toward a return to normalcy.

Let’s get started!

The Oklahoma State Department of Education Ready Together hub page will be updated as new information becomes available. Guidance briefs will be added as they are developed. Previously released and upcoming guidance is below, organized by topic.

For information about the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary Education Relief (ESSER) funds, please see our FAQs here.

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How can students be supported through accelerated learning in mathematics? Thumbnail

How can students be supported through accelerated learning in mathematics?

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Early Learning Inventory Initiative

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How can students be supported through accelerated learning in English language arts? Thumbnail

How can students be supported through accelerated learning in English language arts?

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How can schools and families encourage physical activity over the summer? Thumbnail

How can schools and families encourage physical activity over the summer?

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How can student learning be supported at home during the summer? Thumbnail

How can student learning be supported at home during the summer?

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How can community organizations develop strategic partnerships with schools? Thumbnail

How can community organizations develop strategic partnerships with schools?

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Paid Student Teaching Initiative Thumbnail

Paid Student Teaching Initiative

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How can students be supported through accelerated learning in mathematics? Thumbnail

How can students be supported through accelerated learning in mathematics?

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Early Learning Inventory Initiative Thumbnail

Early Learning Inventory Initiative

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How can students be supported through accelerated learning in English language arts? Thumbnail

How can students be supported through accelerated learning in English language arts?

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How can summer enrichment experiences support student learning, well-being and success? Thumbnail

How can summer enrichment experiences support student learning, well-being and success?

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How can schools plan for effective summer learning experiences? Thumbnail

How can schools plan for effective summer learning experiences?

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How can accelerated learning models support students with unfinished learning? Thumbnail

How can accelerated learning models support students with unfinished learning?

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How can schools support students with gaps in foundational reading skills? Coming Soon Thumbnail

How can schools support students with gaps in foundational reading skills?

Prioritizing Health & Well-Being Back to Top

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How can schools and families encourage physical activity over the summer? Thumbnail

How can schools and families encourage physical activity over the summer?

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How can schools implement systems that foster social and emotional learning for students? Thumbnail

How can schools implement systems that foster social and emotional learning for students?

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School Counselor Corps

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How can school and community partnerships support the mental health needs of students? Thumbnail

How can school and community partnerships support the mental health needs of students?

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How can social and emotional learning and mental health supports be incorporated into summer learning? Thumbnail

How can social and emotional learning and mental health supports be incorporated into summer learning?

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How can a positive school climate and culture support the mental health needs of students? Coming Soon Thumbnail

How can a positive school climate and culture support the mental health needs of students?

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How can districts support mental health literacy for school staff? Coming Soon Thumbnail

How can districts support mental health literacy for school staff?

Ensuring Equity for All Back to Top

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How can schools expand Indian Education resources to create successful postsecondary pathways for American Indian students? Coming Soon Thumbnail

How can schools expand Indian Education resources to create successful postsecondary pathways for American Indian students?

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How can schools support English learners? Coming Soon Thumbnail

How can schools support English learners?

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How can schools use data to identify equity gaps for historically underrepresented students? Coming Soon Thumbnail

How can schools use data to identify equity gaps for historically underrepresented students?

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How can schools create a positive school climate and culture for all students? Coming Soon Thumbnail

How can schools create a positive school climate and culture for all students?

Engaging Families & Communities Back to Top

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How can student learning be supported at home during the summer? Thumbnail

How can student learning be supported at home during the summer?

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How can community organizations develop strategic partnerships with schools? Thumbnail

How can community organizations develop strategic partnerships with schools?

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How can schools and communities partner to provide summer learning experiences? Thumbnail

How can schools and communities partner to provide summer learning experiences?

Supporting Teachers & Leaders Back to Top

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Paid Student Teaching Initiative

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How can instructional coaching be used to support teachers? Thumbnail

How can instructional coaching be used to support teachers?

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What innovative virtual learning practices can be adapted for in-person instruction? Coming Soon Thumbnail

What innovative virtual learning practices can be adapted for in-person instruction?

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Ready Together Oklahoma Executive Summary

Ready Together Oklahoma: An Action Plan for Supporting Students Through the Pandemic and Beyond

Executive Summary