DURANT — The Texoma Association for Public School Improvement (TAPSI), the Southeastern Center for Regional Economic Development and Southeastern Oklahoma State University are proud to announce the first Educational Technology Fair to be held this Thursday in Southeastern’s Visual and Performing Arts Center, located across from Southeastern on First Avenue. The event will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Vendors will be presenting ways to utilize their products in the classroom throughout the day. There is no cost to attend this show to learn about the latest technology for use in preparation for student learning.

The purpose of this event is to allow school district decision-makers to receive information about technological advances that can enhance student learning, administrative efficiency, and communication. Training opportunities for school personnel at all levels will be provided.

The event is sponsored by The Texoma Association for Public School Improvement (TAPSI), the Southeastern Center for Regional Economic Development and Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

TAPSI is an association of school districts working with the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Southeastern. This consortium seeks to improve education at all levels and implement cooperative networking among its member districts. TAPSI member districts represent a 17-county area of southeastern Oklahoma and north Texas that includes 165 school districts.

For more information, contact Dr. Melanie Price, TAPSI executive director, at (580) 745-2602 or 1-800-435-1327, ext. 2602, or e-mail mprice@SE.edu.