Addressing the Oklahoma Teacher Shortage
A Learning Model Built for Student Success
The Oklahoma teacher shortage continues to affect classrooms across the state, leaving thousands of students without consistent, qualified instruction. From Oklahoma City to rural districts, schools are struggling to staff essential courses in special education, middle school math, and high school science. Proximity Learning provides a solution by livestreaming certified teachers directly into Oklahoma public schools, allowing every student to learn from a certified professional in real-time.
Proximity Learning uses interactive live instruction to make sure that students in your district are getting the best instruction possible. The goal of ELIM is to stimulate a classroom environment through ALWAYS live instruction from a teacher via streaming video.
The Proximity Learning Difference
Live, Synchronous Instruction
Our certified teachers are livestreamed directly into district classrooms to fill immediate shortage areas. From special education and mathematics to science, social studies, and world languages, Proximity Learning delivers synchronous, real-time instruction that supports students while relieving pressure on districts across the state.
We livestream our certified virtual teachers right into your district classroom. Your dedicated team works with your district to fit with your school’s bell schedule and other needs.
Built by Educators, for Educators
Our leadership team includes former superintendents, principals, and teachers who understand how staffing shortages disrupt learning. They work closely with school districts to fill open positions and provide sustainable support for students, teachers, and administrators alike.
Our partnership directors are past superintendents, principals and teachers who understand the harm that long-term vacancies can have on students.
Oklahoma teachers can expand their impact by teaching in schools nationwide through our livestreamed model. If you hold a standard or professional license in Oklahoma, Proximity Learning connects you with virtual teaching opportunities where certified educators are most needed.
Our team of certified, background-checked, and experienced educators brings passion and expertise to every lesson. Whether you specialize in special education, math, or science, you can continue to teach with purpose while enjoying a flexible, rewarding career and pursuing other interests.
Learn more about our online teaching opportunities for Oklahoma educators.
Teacher Shortage in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma teacher shortage has reached critical levels, forcing many public schools to rely on emergency certified teachers to keep classrooms open. According to the Oklahoma State School Boards Association, districts reported over 1,000 teacher vacancies at the start of the 2022–2023 school year, the highest total in nearly a decade. Almost three-quarters of superintendents reported that they expect to rely more on emergency certifications, particularly in critical areas such as special education and STEM subjects.
Districts such as Santa Fe South Schools, Bartlesville Public Schools, and Oklahoma City Public Schools are all feeling the strain. While Oklahoma State University and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education are working to strengthen teacher preparation programs and develop new pathways for future teachers, many classrooms still lack a high-quality teacher today.
The data shows that this is not just a problem in Oklahoma; it’s part of a nationwide challenge affecting the entire country. According to the latest Teacher Shortage report, there are at least 49,000 vacant teacher positions in the United States.
Never Have Another Teacher Vacancy in OK
With live, certified instruction from Proximity Learning, Oklahoma schools can staff classrooms, keep learning on track, and ensure every Oklahoma child gets the education they deserve. We offer services that mirror in-person instruction—covering core classes, tutoring, and summer school in nearly every subject you need.
We offer a suite of services that mirror in-person instruction, covering standard classes, tutoring, and summer school in nearly every subject you need.
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Live Virtual K-12
Why leave classrooms unstaffed in the digital age? Proximity Learning connects Oklahoma schools with certified teachers from across the country. Our synchronous instruction ensures that students stay engaged, teachers remain supported, and academic outcomes stay strong.
Tutoring
Our certified teachers lead interactive, flexible tutoring sessions that meet learners where they are. We help students stay on track throughout the school year by offering personalized support in math, reading, and other subjects.
Summer School
The teacher shortage doesn’t take the summer off – and neither do we. Our certified teachers lead live summer courses designed to help Oklahoma students recover credits, strengthen knowledge, and prepare for the next grade level.
Live Virtual K-12
Why have vacancies in the digital age? Proximity Learning can connect you to teachers across the nation. We help you fill open positions with qualified, certified teachers and empower you to add specialty courses for your students. With high-quality synchronous instruction live-streamed right into the classroom, we have the tools to ensure engagement and high academic achievement.
Tutoring
Our certified teachers lead highly interactive sessions that encourage, empower, and provide effective academic support for learners at all levels. Never let your students fall behind again, with flexible and customizable synchronous learning, we make sure all learners get the support they need
Summer School
Don’t let learning loss keep your learner down! With certified expert teachers, our synchronous summer school program excels in delivering superior outcomes in both Student Achievement and District Performance. At Proximity Learning we want to make sure all students have the opportunity to excel in curriculum comprehension each year.
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