Education - Organizations
Student Oklahoma Education Association (SOEA)Sponsor: Mrs. Lorinda Rogers
This organization is open to all students who are planning to be teachers. It is the Cameron unit of the statewide organization, the Oklahoma Education Association (OEA). There are a number of benefits to joining this group including the availability of professional liability insurance for coverage when working in the public schools.
SOEA plans monthly meetings with informative guest speakers and hands on activities. SOEA also conducts certification test study sessions once a year. Watch bulletin boards for announcements of upcoming meetings.
Learn more at www.okea.org
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)Sponsor: Dr. Sue Hoppe This is a student Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children. The dues include two journals. This group meets monthly and students attend one state meeting a year. In addition to the meetings there are activities with children with disabilities. Anyone who is interested is eligible for membership and encouraged to participate.
Learn more at www.cec.sped.org
Pi Lambda Theta International Honor SocietyContact: Courtney Glazer Pi Lambda Theta’s mission is to honor outstanding educators and inspire them to be effective leaders who address critical issues in education.
Membership is open to any graduate or undergraduate student who intends to pursue a career in education, has achieved a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, and is currently enrolled in a qualified degree program. Undergraduates need to have achieved at least sophomore standing in a baccalaureate degree program.
Each semester, students can nominate themselves for acceptance into Pi Lambda Theta. Nominees who meet the qualifications will be granted membership through the international office of Pi Lambda Theta.
Learn more at www.pilambda.org
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