A large group of educators sits at tables in a conference-style training room while a presenter speaks at the front beside a large display screen. Participants listen attentively with notebooks, folders, and learning materials spread across the tables during a professional development session.

Sand Springs Hosts Pages Across the Plains

SSPS Communications

June 19, 2026

Yesterday, Sand Springs was proud to host Pages Across the Plains, a regional literacy workshop presented by the Oklahoma State Department of Education's HEROES Literacy Instructional Team at Charles Page Freshman Academy.

Educators, instructional coaches, administrators, and literacy leaders from across the region gathered to deepen their understanding of evidence-based literacy instruction aligned to the Science of Reading. Participants explored practical strategies to support young readers, connected with fellow educators, and discovered valuable resources and community partners dedicated to improving literacy outcomes for Oklahoma students.

We are grateful to OSDE and the HEROES Literacy Team for bringing this important professional learning opportunity to our community and for their continued commitment to helping every child become a confident, successful reader.

A special thank you to the vendors and volunteers who helped make yesterday's event a success. Your time, expertise, and support provided valuable resources and connections for educators from across the region.

Thank you to everyone who attended and invested their time in strengthening literacy instruction for Oklahoma students!

Educators sit at tables during a professional learning session while a presenter in a blue dress leads an interactive activity at the front of the classroom. Participants smile, engage in discussion, and follow along with materials spread across the tables in a bright training space.Display at a literacy conference featuring a sign that reads "WELCOME TO PAGES ACROSS THE PLAINS" beside large illuminated letters spelling "OK." Educators visit a Just Right Reader booth in the background showcasing Science of Reading decodable books and literacy resources for schools and classrooms.Attendees browse educational resources and speak with exhibitors at a Decoding Dyslexia information booth during a literacy conference. A large banner reads "Advocate. Educate. Legislate." while visitors review books, brochures, and materials focused on dyslexia awareness and literacy support.Five school leaders and educators stand together smiling in front of a decorative Pages Across the Plains backdrop featuring an open book and flowers. The group poses for a commemorative photo at an education and literacy event, wearing name badges and professional attire.A volunteer wearing a yellow Heroes Literacy Instruction Team shirt stands near a refreshment station while a large group of educators attends a training session in the background. The back of the shirt reads "VOLUNTEER" and highlights the support role volunteers play during professional learning events.A presenter stands at the front of a classroom leading a professional development session while educators seated at tables raise their hands to participate. Training materials, notebooks, and drinks are spread across the tables as attendees engage in discussion and learning in a brightly decorated classroom.Educators sit in a professional development workshop while a presenter leads a lesson on sentence structure and meaning. A presentation slide titled "Why Syntax Matters" displays examples showing how emphasis changes when the word "only" is moved within a sentence, while attendees take notes and follow along.