Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 70-6-195.2: Mathematics professional development programs

A. Subject to the availability of funds, the Oklahoma

Commission for Teacher Preparation shall develop and administer

mathematics professional development programs which will be provided

for any teacher who became certified to teach in elementary

education or early childhood education prior to July 1, 2001, and is

serving as a teacher in a public school in this state in

kindergarten through third grade. The purpose of the professional

development program shall be to improve the knowledge and skills of

the teachers and to ensure that the elementary grade students of the

state are taught by professional educators fully prepared in the

area of mathematics.

B. Any professional development program offered to teachers

pursuant to the provisions of this section shall:

1. Be scientifically research-based professional development;

and

2. Meet state law requirements for professional development

administered by the Commission.

C. The professional development program offered to teachers

pursuant to the provisions of this section shall address both

content skill and methodology, and may contain a technology

component.