🤔 FAQs

Who should attend OSIS 2023

Any educator who envisions a quality public education for every child, hopes to drive transformation and increase academic achievement.

Who or what is OPSRC?

OPSRC is an non-profit organization whose mission is to drive transformation and increased academic achievement within Oklahoma's public education system.

What services does OPSRC offer? 

OPSRC directors and their teams cover five general areas of need: Communications, Finance, Instructional Techology, Legal, and Teaching & Learning. Two additional directors work in the areas of Charter Services and Product Development. For more details about our services, mission, and values, check out the "About" page on our website. 

Who are these services available to?

OPSRC services are available to member districts or schools and their staff. Districts or individual schools pay annual membership dues (July 1 to June 30) that entitle them to full access to all our services. In addition, we have partnered with a variety of vendors to provide discounts to our members.

While membership is not available to individual teachers, anyone on staff at a member district or school has access to our member services and is welcome to contact OPSRC staff for support. 

If you are not sure if your district is a member of OPSRC, check with your administrator or contact one of the OPSRC team. We will be glad to help you. 

What does registration  to the conference include?

Your registration fee includes

• Admission to conference keynote and breakout sessions Wednesday all day and Thursday morning.

• Lunch address by Rebecka Peterson, 2023 National Teacher of the Year.

• Admission to the Wednesday afternoon reception. Finger foods and an open bar will be available. 

• Access to the vendor booths Wednesday and Thursday morning. 

• Breakfast Wednesday and Thursday and lunch on Wednesday.

• Access to all digital resources shared by our presenters.

Registration does NOT include

• Travel.

• Lodging.

Where is the conference?

OSIS (Oklahoma School Innovation Summit) 2023 will be held at the Embassy Suites Oklahoma City Downtown Medical Center, 741 North Phillips Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73104. Conference check-in will be near the Ballroom Entrance. Hotel details can be found here. 

If you are planning to stay overnight at the Embassy Suites, contact Adrian Lovett to check on the availability of rooms at our special group rate. 

Where do I park?

Free daily parking for conference attendees is available in the lot south and west of the hotel. Overnight Embassy Suites guests will be charged a reduced self-parking rate of $7/night. 

Where do I enter the conference area?

For the conference, please ue the entrance on the west side of the building. See the screenshot below or use this map to see the exact entrance location. (For the best view, use the button in the lower right corner of the linked site to change to satellite view.)

What is the check-in process for the conference?

Check-in and registration will be open from 4:00-6:00 pm on Tuesday, June 6 and from 7:30-9:00 am on  Wednesday, June 7.  The check-in table will be near the entrance shown above. An OPSRC staff member will be at both the check-in table and the information table throughout the conference to answer questions. 

How do I connect to wi-fi while attending the conference?

Network name: Hhonors

Password: OSIS2023 (Enter in the promotional code box.)

If you have a firewall protected device, please check with your district IT staff to make sure you will be able to access the conference center wi-fi. 

How do I find the conference rooms?

General Sessions will be held in Ballroom B/C. Breakout sessions will be in Ballrooms A, D, & E as well as the Everest, and Gaylord rooms. The reception on Wednesday afternoon will be held in the Everest Ballroom and on the Everest Verandah. Our new Learning Lounge where you will be able to find free materials and swag will be in the O’Donoghue room. Breakfasts and lunch will be served in Ballrooms B/C. Click here for a map of conference area. 

I want to attend two sessions that are at the same time. Will the sessions be recorded and shared later?

Sessions will not be recorded. If our presenters have shared slide decks or other resources, these will be available on the resources page. These resources will be posted Thursday evening. 

How can I share about OSIS on social media?

Facebook: @OKPSRC Twitter: @OK_PSRC Hashtags: #OKEdInnovation and #OKSchoolSummit

Social Media Challenge!!! 

1. Take a photo at our "selfie sign".

2. Post your photo on Facebook or Instagram, tagging @OPSRC.

3. Use these hashtags to promote OSIS 2023.

   • #OKSchoolSummit

   • #OklaEd 

   • #OKEdInnovation

   • #OkLeg

4. A winner will be randomly selected at the end of the conference.

Who do I contact if I have another question?

Send questions to Jean Potter (jean.potter@opsrc.net). I am responsible for any errors in information or typos. If I don't know the answer, I promise to try to find the answer.