What is the OEQA?

The Oklahoma Education Quality and Accountability (OEQA) Commission is the independent state body responsible for overseeing the performance and accountability of Oklahoma's public education system.

While the State Department of Education handles day-to-day operations and funding, the OEQA acts as the evaluator — ensuring that schools are meeting the standards expected by families and taxpayers.

Key Responsibilities

• School Report Cards: The OEQA oversees the metrics and calculation of the A-F report cards issued to every public school.
• Teacher Preparation: They accredit and review the university programs that train Oklahoma's future teachers.
• Educational Research: The Commission conducts research to inform state policymakers on what is working in education.

Why It Matters to Parents

The OEQA defines what "success" looks like for your child's school. By setting the standards for accountability, they influence:

• How your school is graded on its report card.
• What data is transparently reported to you.
• The quality of teachers entering the workforce.