The document discusses the history and current state of distance learning in Oklahoma, as well as plans to expand professional development opportunities through a new Oklahoma Professional Development System (OPDS). It notes that distance learning has been successfully used in Oklahoma for over 30 years across colleges, careertechs, and K-12 schools. The proposed OPDS would establish professional development centers across the state to provide centralized scheduling, marketing, and hosting of certification and training events for various professional associations using video conferencing technologies. The centers would be low-cost to establish and run, and would improve access to professional development for workers while reducing travel costs.
