Presentations
Top Ten Skills Needed for Teaching Success in Urban Schools Powerpoint


University of Central Oklahoma    January 8, 2008
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OTIMMS
Summer 2007
Recent Presentations:
Other Available Presentations
Continuous Improvement in Action

Student-Led Conferences

Constructivist Approach to Teaching Math

Technology Integration

Connected Math in Middle Schools

National Board Certification

Alternative Assessments

Strategies to Assist English Language Learners

Integrating Writing Across the Curriculum


For more information on scheduling and pricing, contact Heather at hisparks@aol.com.
Heather's Resume
The Ultimate Apartment Project
NCTM Annual Meeting
Atlanta, March 22, 2007
Oklahoma Middle Level Math PDI
Edmond, November 7, 2007
Oklahoma State Ti Conference
Continuous Improvement in the Algebra Classroom
November 10, 2007
IMPACKT, Norman
September 29, 2007
Oklahoma State Ti Conference
Technology for Middle Grade Math Classes
November 10, 2007
Oklahoma Middle Level Math PDI
Sand Springs, OKFebruary 23, 2008

DeAnna's File
SOEA State Convention
Edmond, OK      March 8, 2008
Teaching 'Standards-based' Math on a Beginning Teacher's Budget
OTIMMS
Summer 2008
"Starting the School Year Race Right"
Douglass High SchoolAugust 13, 2008
I Can Do It!
Deer Creek High SchoolAugust 12, 2008
Washington Irving ElementaryAugust 11, 2008
Bibliography and Web Resources
Top Ten Skills Needed for Teaching Success in Urban Schools Powerpoint
University of Central OklahomaAugust 11, 2008

IMPACKT
Summer 2008
"Finding the 'Write' Solution:  Writing In Math Class"
OSU-TulsaJuly 22, 2008
"Walls or Windmills:  Reacting to Change In Education"
Stigler High SchoolSeptember 27, 2008
"Robots and Graphing Calculators"
NCTM Regional Meeting, OKCOct. 1, 2008
"From Concrete to Abstract:  Helping All Students Develop Algebraic Thinking"
NCTM Regional Meeting, OKC  Oct. 2, 2008
"From Concrete to Abstract:  Helping All Students Develop Algebraic Thinking"
Edmond Public SchoolsOctober 20, 2008
"I Can Do It!"
Fulton Center, TulsaOctober 25, 2008
"Improving Access to Mathematics for Secondary Students"
OCEC State Conference, Feb. 3, 2009

"Improving Access to Mathematics for Elementary Students"
OCEC State Conference, Feb. 3, 2009
"The ME in America"
26th Annual Multicultural Institute
Friday, February 27, 2009
Improving Student Engagement
Texoma Education Association
Friday, March 6, 2009
Did You Know?
Video
Select the 2009 version.
Creating A Student-Centered Classroom:  Early Childhood
Mid-Del Schools
Thursday, March 26, 2009
This Week's Presentations:
TOY Portfolio Videoconference Workshop
Friday, March 27, 2009
View a copy of Heather's TOY portfolio!
Older Presentations...
Improving Access to Math:
Strategies for Elementary
Mid-Del Schools
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Improving Access to Math:
Strategies for Intermediate Grades
Mid-Del Schools
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Improving Access to Math: 
Strategies for  Early Childhood
Edmond Schools
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Improving Access to Math:
Strategies for Early Childhood
Pucell Schools
Thursday, April 7, 2009
Improving Student Engagement
OEA SE Section
Seminole State College
Friday, April 3, 2009
TOY Portfolio Videoconference Workshop
Thursday, April 9, 2009
View a copy of Heather's TOY portfolio!
The Big 12:  Skills for Teaching & Life!
OSU Celebration of Teaching
Monday, April 6, 2009
Improving Access to Math:
Strategies for Students
Tulsa Public Schools
Friday, April 10, 2009
New Century, New Teacher!
NSU Celebration of Teaching
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Improving Access to Math:
Strategies for Secondary Students
Tulsa Public Schools
Monday, May 4, 2009 & Thursday, May 7, 2009
The Big XII:  Skills for Teaching
Northeastern Oklahoma State University
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Improving Student Engagement
Crooked Oak Public Schools
Friday, May 8, 2009
From Concrete to Abstract:
Activities to Build Important Math Concepts
Moore Public Schools
Monday, May 11, 2009
Improving Access to Math:
Strategies for Grades 3-5
Edmond Public Schools
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
From DC to OKC:  Bringing the Smithsonian to Your Students
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Technology Conference
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
I Can Do It! Training
Hugo Public Schools
Friday, June 5, 2009
Did You Know?
Video
Improving Student Engagement
Brain Camp, NSU Broken Arrow

Improving Access to Math:  Strategies for All Learners
Brain Camp, NSU Broken Arrow
June 15 and June 19, 2009
Marietta Schools   August 3, 2009:

Improving Student Engagement

Improving Access to Math:  Strategies for Early Childhood

Improving Access to Math:  Strategies for Elementary

Improving Access to Math:  Strategies for Secondary

Improving Access to Math:  Strategies for Early Childhood
Purcell Public Schools
Thursday, August 6, 2009

Improving Access to Math:  Strategies for Elementary
Purcell Public Schools
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Improving Access to Math:  Strategies for Elementary
Gore Public Schools
Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Improving Access to Math:  Strategies for Secondary
Gore Public Schools
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Improving Student Engagement
Jay Public Schools
Monday, August 10, 2009

Big 12:  Skills for Teaching (And Life!)
University of Central Oklahoma
Monday, August 10, 2009
Did You Know?
Video
Power Planning:  Developing Effective Lessons for ALL Students
OKCPS New Teacher Conference
John Marshall High School
Thursday, August 13, 2009
I Can Do It!
Putnam City Schools
Saturday, August 29, 2009
New Century, New Teacher
Cameron University
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Big 12:  Skills for Teaching (and Life!)
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Finding the 'Write' Solutions:  Writing in Math Class
OSU-Tulsa
Saturday, September 19, 2009
I Can Do It!
Mid-Del Schools
Saturday, October  10, 2009
Sponge Activity List
Favorite Worst Behaviors with Solutions
Putnam City's Building Teacher of the Year Meeting
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Heather's TOY Portfolio
www.hisparks.com
Website of Heather Sparks, NBCT
New Century...New Teacher
Saturday, March 6, 2010
SOEA State Conference, University of Central Oklahoma

Did You Know? 4.0  (video)