Oklahoma Aviation Academy at Norman Public Schools

Demographics

Percentage of students*

Why Oklahoma Aviation Academy at Norman Public Schools was nominated

This unique learning environment is opening up a whole new level of learning for ALL students! It is an epitome of creating the access and opportunity that we talk about all of the time. Additionally, it is creating/opening career pathways and credentials upon graduation that open up an entire world of opportunity for students whether that is a certification, college, or career pathway in the field of Aviation.

Student experience design

The Oklahoma Aviation Academy at Norman Public Schools will provide students with Education using the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) high school STEM curriculum, including Pilot, UAS (drone), and Aviation Career Preparation courses, the Tango Flight curriculum including the construction of an FAA-certified airplane, the Civil Air Patrol leadership courses, Project Lead The Way Engineering (PLTW) courses, the Aviation History course, and additional core classes using Oklahoma State Department of Education content standards and; provide Exposure to aviation, aerospace, engineering, and other STEM-related careers through academic field trips, tours, experiences, and industry-specific speakers; and provide Experience in the field through hands-on aircraft builds, mentorships, internships, University of Oklahoma, and other local university concurrent college courses, Moore-Norman Technology Center Industry training courses and certifications as well as hands-on learning opportunities in classes that prepare students to be college or career ready. This targeted and holistic educational experience allows each student to graduate from the Oklahoma Aviation Academy at Norman Public Schools as an adult who plans to enroll in college or technical school, Enlist as a full-time or part-time military member, and/or Work as an aviation, aerospace, engineering, or STEM-related industry professional.

Core Practices

Core Practices	Length of Use
Student Advisories	1-2 years
Project-based Learning	1-2 years
High Quality Instructional Materials	1-2 years

All Practices

AI For Teacher Productivity

Assessments For Career Readiness

Assessments For Deeper Learning

Career Prep And Work-based Learning

Co-leadership

Community And Business Partnerships

Disaggregated Data On Student Participation

All Courses Designed For Inclusion

Students Earn Industry Credentials

Interdisciplinary

Individual Learning Paths

Performance Based Assessment

Student-led Goal Setting

Universal Design For Learning

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