Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 70-6-192: Professional development - Legislative intent

A. It is hereby declared to be the intent of the Legislature to

establish a professional development procedure whereby all teachers

in the state continue their education beyond initial certification

by the state to ensure that the children of the state are taught by

professional educators, fully prepared in their areas of expertise.

Furthermore, such professional development procedure shall provide

alternative means of education, including one or more of the

following: In-service programs, higher education courses, or other

alternative means of education designed to help teachers enrich

their professional abilities.

B. The professional development procedure shall include digital

teaching and learning standards to enhance content delivery to

students and improve student achievement. A school district board

of education shall require a program for teachers which shall

emphasize the importance of digital teaching and learning standards.

The program shall be completed at a frequency as determined by the

board of education.