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If you are interested in placing a student in the local Alternative Education program, please contact your high school administration office for specific program information in the school district where you reside.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Alternative Education Department is committed to providing guidance and support in order to promote excellence in education.
Wednesday, May 22nd @ 9:00
Coffee with the Alt. Ed. Team (Intake and Screening)
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Wednesday, May 29th @ 9:00
Coffee with the Alt. Ed. Team (Record Keeping)
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Wednesday, June 5th @ 9:00
Coffee with the Alt. Ed. Team (16 Criteria Upload)
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Wednesday, June 12th @ 9:00
Coffee with the Alt. Ed. Team (State and Local Partnerships)
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Wednesday, June19th @ 9:00
Coffee with the Alt. Ed. Team (MTSS)
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Wednesday, June 26th @ 9:00
Coffee with the Alt. Ed. Team (Life Skills)
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8:30-9:00 Check-In
9:00 12:00- Alternative Education Regional Meeting
12:00-1:00- New Directors Meeting
Tuesday, August 27th
Frances Tuttle Technology Center Portland Campus
Bruce Gray Center A2125
3500 NW 150th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73134
Registration Link
Wednesday, August 28th
High Plains Tech Center
Woodward Room
3921 34th St.
Woodward, OK 73801
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Thursday, August 29th
Southwest Technology Center
Seminar Center
711 Tamarack Rd, Altus, OK 73521
Registration Link
Wednesday, September 4th
Kiamichi Technology Center-Atoka campus
Seminar Center
1763 W Liberty Rd, Atoka, OK 74525
Registration Link
Thursday, September 5th
Tulsa Tech Lemley Memorial Campus
3420 S. Memorial Dr. Tulsa, OK 74145
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FY 24 Spring Meetings Documents:
MTSS Tiers: Group activity data
State and Local Resource Bank: group activity data
1. High School Support Indicator
2. Alternative Education Regions Map
3. Deregulation for Abbreviated Day
4. Statutory Waiver for Alternative Education
5. Teaching Out of Certification Exemption Form
6. 16 Criteria
7. Authorization to Pay Form
8. Alternative Education Evidence Criteria Review
9. Oklahoma Alternative Education Program Application and Review Process
10. Policies and Procedures PowerPoint
11. Alternative Education Reports
12. Frequently Asked Questions
13. FY24 To Do List
14. Behavior Attendance and Grades Report
15. Alt. Ed. Rubric
16. End of Year Survey Questions FY24
Oklahoma uses alternative education programs to reduce dropouts and enhance graduation rates across the state. While, every program must incorporate 16 research-based components that include individualized and effective instruction, clear and measurable program goals and objectives, counseling and social service components, and individualized graduation plans for all students, the approach of each district or cooperative program reflects local differences.