By Steven James of the Tulsa World   Kailynn Aery, a first-grade teacher at Limestone Technology Academy, works with her students. Limestone was named a Great Expectations Model School for the ninth consecutive year. Every school has a set of expectations for student behavior and best teaching practices everyone is encouraged to follow.   Read More...

During the 2014-15 school year, Bixby Public Schools administrators determined that it would undergo a district-wide implementation of Great Expectations (GE). “The GE model is a research-based program that emphasizes a climate of respect and student achievement,” says School Superintendent Dr. Kyle Wood.   Read More...

VIEW VIDEO ONLINE BIXBY, Okla. — Bixby schools is adopting a new teaching philosophy called “Great Expectations.” It’s a teaching model that emphasizes great expectations like responsibility, courtesy and respect. Northeast Elementary and Intermediate School tried it out for the school year last year—and was named a model school for the state.   Read More...

  By Nathan Thompson of the Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise Faculty and staff of the Bartlesville Public School District gathered Monday morning to get excited about the upcoming school year during a Back to School Rally held at the Fine Arts Center on the campus of Bartlesville High School. To kick off this year’s event, BPSD employees were treated to a light breakfast in the newly completed Commons Area before moving into the FAC auditorium for the rally. Performances by the Bruin Brigad...  Read More...

This week, Ranch Heights Elementary School hosted the 2015 Bartlesville Great Expectations Summer Institute. Thirty-seven of Bartlesville’s newest teachers attended the institute. The theme for this year’s four-day workshop is “Pinnacle of Excellence.” Participants are actively engaged in learning classroom management skills including how to create a classroom culture of respect and how to help students set high expectations and work together to solve problems.   Read More...

Nearly 100 teachers from around Oklahoma are in Lawton this week for a Great Expectations regional summer institute hosted by Lawton Public Schools. Great Expectations is a professional development program that provides teachers with skills needed to inspire students to pursue academic excellence. With a focus on the human quality of teaching and learning, Great Expectations promotes student self esteem, attendance, discipline and parent participation – all of which result in improved academic a...  Read More...

  By Megan Sando Transcript Staff Writer What does a flock of geese have to do with educating young minds? A group of teachers discovered the answer during a call and response exercise Friday at Reagan Elementary School during a Great Expectations program. A flock of geese has a naturally supportive essence.   Read More...

By Dr. Gary Quinn The summer months provide an ideal time to provide our employees with professional development and training opportunities. Many of our teachers take advantage of the time to refresh their instructional knowledge and develop technological skills that will help them become a better instructor.   Read More...

Last week, several Bartlesville Public School District teachers were attended a Great Expectations methodology training at the Will Rogers Complex. In this training, experienced classroom teachers share basic practices, methods and theories of Great Expectations. Great Expectations methodology is grounded in six basic tenets: All Children Can Learn, Building Self Esteem, Climate of Mutual Respect, High Expectations, Teacher Attitude and Responsibility, and Teacher Knowledge and Skill.   Read More...

Brandee Brandt, a San Antonio, TX English language arts teacher at Luna Middle School, is finding it easier to reach students over the past two years than at any other point in her 15-year career. According to Brandt, non-profit professional development foundation Great Expectations’ methodology has helped her create a productive environment in her technologically-integrated classroom. “The teacher-training model motivates, inspires and challenges individuals to achieve excellence in learning an...  Read More...