Welcome to the New
Oklahoma Partnership for Public Deliberation Website!

The site is currently still under construction and will continue to grow, but we hope that it will be a helpful and accessible resource for you and your deliberative organization!

The OPPD is a partnership of representatives from regional and statewide organizations interested in encouraging citizen involvement in policy decisions through public deliberation. The mission of the OPPD is to foster participation in reasoned and informed decision-making for the public good. 

The OPPD uses the National Issues Forums model and materials from NIF, Study Circles Resource Center, Public Agenda, and others to facilitate forums throughout the state of Oklahoma.  Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Service is responsible for coordinating and convening the partnership, and the OPPD advises and assists in promoting, implementing, reporting and evaluating the National Issues Forums (NIF) program in Oklahoma.

Coming Soon!
The October 26-27th, 2006 Oklahoma Moderators and Recorders Academy will be held in the Seretean Wellness Center at Oklahoma State University. Stay tuned for the new brochure and online registration.