From a presentation this month about enacting measures as a school board and as a school leader to mitigate the risk of fraud; to learning in January how to govern for greatness for better outcomes in 2026; to a one-day conference in the first quarter of 2026 to discuss best practices with state-approved supplementary curriculum for the 2026-2027 school year, several FREE professional development opportunities await your registration. Get these on your calendar and secure your seats today!

LUNCH & LEARNS FOR DEC. & JAN.

Join us Thursday at noon to learn about the fraud triangle and explore case studies of Oklahoma school boards and administrators whose organizations fell victim to fraud. Presented by Jay Jenkins, the president of Oklahoma Consulting & Accounting Services and an experienced Oklahoma school district chief financial officer and treasurer, the session will be valuable to both school administrators and school board members. One-hour training credit in Ethics is approved.

Jan. 22 at noon national charter leader Dr. Jim Goenner, the president and chief executive officer of the National Charter Schools Institute, will discuss the 12 essential responsibilities that all school board members have and their power to focus their school on achieving breakthrough performance. Do not miss out on the gift this powerful and inspirational speaker is bringing us to kick off 2026 with purpose and vision. One-hour training credit is approved for school board members.

Horizon Connect: Where Innovation Meets Community

Oklahoma’s first annual Horizon Connect conference brings together educators, district leaders, instructional teams, and Horizon-approved vendors for a day designed to spark innovation, build relationships, and support proven, results-driven digital strategies for Oklahoma public education. This one-day, conference will empower attendees to explore high-impact digital tools before making their critical supplementary curricular decisions for the 2026–2027 school year. Learn from peers, discover new possibilities, and collaborate with those shaping Oklahoma’s digital learning future!