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OSDE - SES - July 16, 2024 - Internal
The Oklahoma Legislature has enacted a new law to be codified as Section 1210.196 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes. This law requires the State Department of Education, in coordination with other appropriate entities, to develop type 1 diabetes informational materials for parents and guardians of students. These materials must be made available to school districts and charter schools through the Department's website and must be provided to parents/guardians when a student is initially enrolled in school and when they enter 6th grade. The informational materials may include details on type 1 diabetes, risk factors, warning signs, the screening process, and recommendations for consulting with healthcare providers following a diagnosis. The law will become effective on July 1, 2024.
For more information, please see the OSDE Website: Type 1 Diabetes Information Material for Parents/Guardians.
**NEW** FY25 Project 615
The FY25 allocations for Project 615 are now available. Districts can begin submitting their online budget through the GMS. Once on the GMS Access Select page, you will need to create your Project 615 budget. Applications must be completed and submitted by December 31, 2024. Districts not submitting a budget by December 31 will forfeit their allocation. For assistance, please contact your finance specialist.
OSDE sponsored events, professional development, and conferences are beneficial to special education teachers and staff. Information about upcoming events can be found on the Project 613 list.
Additional information or questions about Project 613 can be directed to Abby Johnson.
Project 613 and Project 616 applications are now available. Districts may begin completing online budget applications through GMS. Once on the GMS Access Select page, you will need to create your chosen budget. For assistance, please contact your finance specialist
FY 24 Close Outs are now open. Districts must perform a closeout for IDEA projects 618, 621, 623, 625, 641, 642. Projects 613, 615, 616, 619, 626, and 627 do not require a closeout. Closeouts must be completed online through the GMS and completed by September 1st. Closeouts cannot be performed until all submitted claims have been processed. Please contact your finance specialist if assistance is needed.
New memorandum regarding changes and updates to the application for High Needs, Tier I and Tier II. Please contact your finance specialist for any assistance
Secondary Technical Assistance
OSDE-SES is providing Transition Technical Assistance through a temporary, part-time Secondary Transition Program Specialist. Assistance to schools/districts will be available through various formats to include e-mail, phone, virtual (via Microsoft Teams) and/or in-person. Please use this link to complete a Transition Technical Assistance Request for your school/district regarding Secondary Transition topics, including the new Alternate Diploma and 18-22 Transition Programs. For brief questions and/or more information about Transition Technical Assistance, please contact Claudia Beckner or Lori Chesnut.
July and August EdPlan Training
EDPlan webinar scheduled is now available for registration.
Training Includes
- Introduction to OK EdPlan
- Navigating EDPlan
- EDPlan Administrator Training
- OK Eligibility Training
- OK EdPlan IEP Process
- OK EdPlan 504 Training
Please register for the July and August EdPlan training with PCG.
OSDE is thrilled to host the 2024 Administrators Conference, a world-class conference venue located at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond.
Join us for what promises to be an inspiring and productive gathering of education professionals from across the state. This conference will serve as a unique platform to explore the latest in administrative innovations, gain insight into changes in education policy, share best practices, and collaborate on strategies that will shape the future of education in the great state of Oklahoma!
July 22-23, 2024 at 8:00 AM, Registration is now open!
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE), Office of Special Education Services (SES) has partnered with the AIM Institute for Learning & Research to provide a course for educators to earn an “AIM Pathways to Proficient Reading Dyslexia Focus” micro-credential badge accredited by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA). We are also offering a general track containing the same content as the micro-credential. However, the general track will not result in a micro-credential badge. The general track does not require assignments with the rigor similar to a college course as the micro-credential track.
Prior to applying for this course paid by OSDE, there will be an in-person meeting on August 7, 2024, to explain the difference between the “general” track and the “micro-credential” track. We will hold 4 sessions, make sure to register for only 1 of the sessions.
At the end of each session, participants will make the determination to apply for either the “general” track or the “micro-credential” track through an online process. Please bring a device to complete this application.
Each applicant must be employed with a public school district and provide a letter on school letterhead from an administrator indicating employment for the 2024-2025 school year. As applications are reviewed and selected, priority will be given to individuals currently teaching in the area of reading. For example, priority will be given to positions such as special education teachers, Title I reading teachers, reading specialists/interventionists, speech-language pathologists, and lower elementary general education teachers, etc. There will be a limited number of individuals selected to enroll in these courses due to limited funds. Completion of the micro-credential course, including submitting all course assignments on time, the individual will receive a $2,000 stipend. The general track will not receive a stipend, but the course will be paid by OSDE.
Please register as soon as possible since there is limited space available. For more information, please see the attached flyer.
These courses fulfill the requirements listed in 70 O.S. § 1210.196.5: Guidelines for Training of Volunteer Diabetes Care Assistants.
If you have any questions, please contact Diabetes Training.
Live Classes:
- Tulsa Area: August 8, 2024- Register Here
- OKC Area: September 4, 2024- Register Here
Live Virtual Registration:
- August 27, 2024- Register Here
- September 24, 2024- Register Here
- November 7, 2024- Register Here
On-demand virtual Classes on OSDE Connect will open on July 1, 2024:
This course fulfills the requirements listed in 70 O.S § 1210.284: Vision Screening - Recommendations on Standards - Comprehensive Eye Exam on Failure - Annual Reports.
If you have any questions, please send them to Kellie Carter
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On-Demand Renewal Training Password Request
Vision Screening Provider Training- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Oklahoma City: September 19, 2024 - Register Here
- Tulsa: October 3, 2024 - Register Here
Vision Screening Trainer of Provider (only available to those who are certified in Vision Screening Provider Training) - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Oklahoma City: September 19, 2024 - Register Here
- Tulsa: October 3, 2024 - Register Here
**NEW** CPI Regional Training
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will be holding their CPI 2-day Regional Training.
We have had 10 spots. If you would like to attend, please register. All questions can be directed to Megan Salisbury.
Join us on July 25-26, 2024 in OKC!OSDE-SES will host CPI Verbal Intervention Regional Trainings with no associated costs to districts. Verbal interventions will not include de-escalation techniques or holds/restrictions. This training is reimbursable through Project 615 for substitutes, travel, and lodging at least 60 miles one-way. Registration is limited to 4 participants per district.
- August 29, 2024: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- September 5, 2024: Ardmore, Oklahoma
- October 4, 2024: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma *sold out
- January 17, 2025: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- February 7, 2025: Guymon, Oklahoma
- February 21, 2025: Lawton, Oklahoma
While OSDE will be pressing forward with verbal interventions, prior blue card certifications are applicable to the content of the training until the expiration date. At that time the district has two options.
- One option is to send a district representative to become a train-the-trainer with certification from the CPI "institute".
- The second option is attending a training for verbal interventions hosted by OSDE.
Should districts choose to train with the CPI institute those associated costs are reimbursable through Project 615 as well. Lastly, the individual trained can only train within their base of employment.
For additional information contact Jamie Schroeder at (414) 441-1750
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will be hosting our Annual Conference for Support Staff for the 2024-2025 School Year.
- September 6, 2024: Ardmore, Oklahoma
- November 1, 2024: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- January 30, 2025: Lawton, Oklahoma
- February 6, 2025: Guymon, Oklahoma
If you have any questions about the Oklahoma's Engaging Support Conference, please email Megan Salisbury or Abby Johnson.
FY 23/24 Bonus Points
Districts may now submit 2023-2024 school year documentation related to special education to receive bonus points. Bonus points are located on the annual Determination report to be released November 2024. A district can earn up to two bonus points for professional development, transition planning and parent advisory committee meetings.
To access the bonus point survey, go to EdPlan>Tools>LEA Document Library>PD Bonus. Complete the survey and upload all professional development documentation (agenda with summarized description and sign-in sheet), transition planning and parent advisory committee meetings to the PD Bonus tab. Instructions to upload documentation are also located under the PD Bonus tab.
Documentation must meet the following criteria:- Must have 3 hours on the same topic.
- Can be divided into shorter time segments
- Must include general education and special education teachers.
- Topics related to special education only (no general district training)
- Documentation required includes topic, agenda and summary with date and times, and dated sign-in sheet.
Districts assigned "level 2, 3, or 4" DMR support through the differentiated monitoring process will automatically receive bonus point credit for completion of monitoring requirements.
Email Felica Denton when submission is ready for review or if you have questions. The deadline for submissions is Friday, September 27, 2024.
Educational Interpreter Registry
If your district employs educational interpreters, please verify that they are on the OSDE Educational Interpreter Registry. All interpreters in an educational setting are required to be on the registry and are required to obtain yearly CEUs.
Special Education Services
Oklahoma State Department of Education
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 412
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
P: (405) 521-3351 F: (405) 522-2380
SDESpecialEducation@sde.ok.gov
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OSDE - SES - July 11, 2024 - External
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) needs your assistance in recognizing districts that provide innovative and exemplary school psychological services in your state! NASP offers an Excellence in School Psychological Services (ESPS) Recognition Program. However, many districts are not yet aware of this recognition program or its benefits, which include:
- A structured self-evaluation tool, with objective feedback provided by peers
- A mechanism to raise the profile of school psychologists in the district
- A tool to advocate for more effective organizational structures and supports, and a comprehensive range of services
- Formal and public recognition that can be shared in the community and with other stakeholders
- Perks for the districts that participate and earn levels of distinction, such as complimentary NASP Convention registrations and online learning benefits.
To date, only one district has been recognized in your state by the ESPS Program. Yet, we know there are many other districts in your state that are providing services worthy of distinction.
Would you please forward this message to your district special education administrators' listserv? As they are closing out and reflecting on the current school year and making plans for next fall, please encourage district special education administrators to consider promoting their school psychological services.
For additional information about the ESPS Program, please see theattached brochure or the NASP ESPS. You may also contact Leigh Ann Fisler, the co-chair of the NASP Practice Model Committee if you have questions.
OSDE is partnering with EdPlan to create an online Intervention Management System and Data Dashboard. These are free of charge for any district choosing to use this tool. However, in the data integration process, OSDE has noticed that some schools are labeled as the incorrect "Type of School" (e.g., Under OKMTSS tab the list of schools some sites are listed incorrectly as an elementary school when they are actually a high school site).
Please see this guidance included to update the "Type of School" under the Admin tab within EDPlan under the "Schools" tab to correct the site's school type. See the "Type of School" dropdown list.
Please find the SHORT Need and Interest Survey regarding Education after High School for students with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities in Oklahoma. This survey has been developed in partnership with OKIPSE Alliance, Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services and Sooner SUCCESS. Your responses are confidential and very much needed as we look at expanding Inclusive Post Secondary Education (IPSE) programs in our state.
THANK YOU for your time. Your opinion will make a difference when planning new programs!
**NEW** Project 615
The FY25 allocations for Project 615 are now available. Districts can begin submitting their online budget through the GMS. Once on the GMS Access Select page, you will need to create your Project 615 budget. Applications must be completed and submitted by December 31, 2024. Districts not submitting a budget by December 31 will forfeit their allocation. For assistance, please contact your finance specialist.
Project 613 and Project 616 applications are now available. Districts may begin completing online budget applications through GMS. Once on the GMS Access Select page, you will need to create your chosen budget. For assistance, please contact your finance specialist
**NEW** July and August EdPlan Training
EDPlan webinar scheduled is now available for registration.
Training Includes:
- Introduction to OK EdPlan
- EDPlan Administrator Training
- OK Eligibility Training
- OK EdPlan IEP Process
- OK EdPlan 504 Training
Please register for the July and August EdPlan training with PCG.
The National Resource Center for Paraeducators, Related Service Providers, and Interveners is proud to announce a new year of monthly, low-cost, 2-hour, professional development webinars!
Teacher and Paraeducator teams are encouraged to ign up together! New topics every month!! Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10 am – 12 pm MDT! Discounts for multiple webinars and group rates are available!
Please see the Saturday Mornings with the NRCP for registration.
Who? STEM is open to all Oklahoma students with disabilities, ages 14-19 (i.e., on an IEP, 504 Plan, or other documented physical, mental, or cognitive disabilities). Parents, guardians, and siblings are encouraged to support this learning experience by helping if needed, or wanted.
What: Students will learn how to use computers, software, and related technologies to design and create the following:
Power Racer Dragster – Powered HT Racer – Full Color Patches for caps, jackets, and pants – Bracelet – T-Shirt – Mouse Pad – Pin Back Buttons – And More! Come join us. Registration links are in the flyers.
Who? STEM is open to all Oklahoma students with disabilities, ages 14-19 (i.e., on an IEP, 504 Plan, or other documented physical, mental, or cognitive disabilities). Parents, guardians, and siblings are encouraged to support this learning experience by helping if needed, or wanted.
What: Students will learn how to use computers, software, and related technologies to design and create the following:
Power Racer Dragster – Powered HT Racer – Full Color Patches for caps, jackets, and pants – Bracelet – T-Shirt – Mouse Pad – Pin Back Buttons – And More! Come join us. Registration links are in the flyers.
Check out the Oklahoma Parent Center for a Zoom series to learn about "Introduction to Work for Youth With Disabilities and Their Families."
This is a "4 part series training" so you don't want to miss the remaining sessions!
Participants will learn:
- July 16th...Key laws that support youth with disabilities
- July 23rd...Successful employment skills strategies and resources available
- July 30th...Key Resources & Skills To Ensure Career Planning Success
Register Ahead Of Time! For more information please see the Introduction to Work for Youth With Disabilities and Their Families Flyer.
2024 Inclusive Communications Conference - Inclusive Minds, Unified Hearts: Empower through Communication
Don’t miss Oklahoma’s very first 2024 Inclusive Communication Conference and unlock the power of inclusive communication! Hosted by the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma, Beyond the Spectrum OK, and the Down Syndrome Association of Oklahoma, the one-day conference will be held on Wednesday, July 17th from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Metro Tech in Oklahoma City. This inaugural conference aims to bring together K-12 educators, providers, and caregivers for a comprehensive discussion on communication in various forms, particularly addressing the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and complex communication disorders in academic settings. The conference will feature keynote speakers, breakout sessions, panel discussions, and resource vendors from both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors from across the state of Oklahoma.
Registration for attendees is FREE, but space is limited, so make sure to register today!
This intensive 13-hour interactive workshop is designed to teach the theory and protocol for the Picture Exchange Communication System® (PECS®), an evidence-based practice based on Applied Behavior Analysis, typical language development, and B.F. Skinner’s Verbal Behavior. Using presenter demonstrations, role-play opportunities, and video examples participants will gain a thorough understanding and hands-on experience of each of the six phases of PECS. Please join us September 12-13, 2024.
For more information and registration, please see the PECS Level 1 Flyer.
**NEW** CPI Regional Training
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will be holding their CPI 2-day Regional Training.
We have had 10 spots. If you would like to attend, please register.
Join us on July 25-26, 2024 in OKC!The Oklahoma State University offers a 36-credit online master's degree in special education that focuses on working with children with mild/moderate disabilities in special education and general education classrooms.
For more information on OSU Online Boot Camp, please see the OSU Boot Camp Flyer.
OSDE-SES will host CPI Verbal Intervention Regional Trainings with no associated costs to districts. Verbal interventions will not include de-escalation techniques or holds/restrictions. This training is reimbursable through Project 615 for substitutes, travel, and lodging at least 60 miles one-way. Registration is limited to 4 participants per district.
- August 29, 2024: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- September 5, 2024: Ardmore, Oklahoma
- October 4, 2024: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma *sold out
- January 17, 2025: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- February 7, 2025: Guymon, Oklahoma
- February 21, 2025: Lawton, Oklahoma
While OSDE will be pressing forward with verbal interventions, prior blue card certifications are applicable to the content of the training until the expiration date. At that time the district has two options.
- One option is to send a district representative to become a train-the-trainer with certification from the CPI "institute".
- The second option is attending a training for verbal interventions hosted by OSDE.
Should districts choose to train with the CPI institute those associated costs are reimbursable through Project 615 as well. Lastly, the individual trained can only train within their base of employment.
For additional information contact Jamie Schroeder at (414) 441-1750
The Oklahoma State Department of Education – Office of Special Education Services in collaboration with Dr. Kaylin Coody, will host a series of Paraprofessional training this Fall.
Designed for those wanting to obtain the Tier 2 Paraprofessional Certificate, the training provides an overview of classroom behavior strategies, legal aspects of special education, and data collection.
The training is divided into two locations. With each location having a Part I and Part II.
There is no cost associated with the training. If participants cannot attend and do not cancel within 4 days prior to the training, the district will be responsible for the cost associated with the participant(s), approximately $100 each.
Enrollment is limited to 50 participants.
Registration for the
- Oklahoma City September 17, 2024 & October 22, 2024
Questions about the training, or for those requiring interpreting services, can be directed to Abby Johnson.
Beginning with the incoming 2024-2025 school year districts requesting training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Nonviolent Crisis Intervention With Advanced Physical Skills are encouraged to send an employee to become a Certified Trainer for CPI. Once certified to become a trainer the said employee will be certified to train others in their place of employment. Beginning with the forthcoming school year OSDE will be transitioning to Verbal Interventions only and will not train individuals in the disengagements or restraints in CPI. Please note the dates, locations, and the information for contacting the CPI Senior Territory Manager for Oklahoma below.
- Associated costs to districts
reimbursable through Project 615 - Participants become certified to train
others in their place of employment.
Location and Date:
- Oklahoma City
- August 20, 2024-August 22, 2024
- December 10, 2024-December 12, 2024
- Tulsa
- August 6, 2024-August 8, 2024
- October 15, 2024-October 17, 2024
Jaime Schroeder, Schedule a Call Senior Territory Account Manager at CPI for Kansas, Oklahoma & Nebraska Crisis Prevention Institute 10850 W. Park Place, Suite 250 • Milwaukee, WI 53224 Direct 414.441.1750 • crisisprevention.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jaime-schroeder
Oklahoma Autism Center Professional Development
The Oklahoma Autism Center is offering Professional Development Opportunities for 2024-2025.
Please see the OAC Professional Development Opportunities for more information.
Center on Transition Innovations
The Center on Transition Innovations at Virginia Commonwealth University continues providing resources for each month’s focus, with June spotlighting Independent Living! CTI says “Summer is the best time to dive in and take steps toward independence and success without stressful deadlines! This month, we're focusing on empowering students with the skills they need to live independently.” Check back each week this month for CTI’s Resources for June on the theme of Independent Living. They also offer free self-paced courses for families, professionals, and youth:
- Get Ready for Independent Living Facilitators Guide (PDF): This week's resource on independent living will better prepare you to facilitate CTI’s free course on independent living for your students with disabilities. This guide provides an overview of each course lesson, tips for planning and implementing the course, and guidance on best practices for the course. Check it out today!
- Healthy Relationships and Independent Living (PDF)
- Transportation = Independence (video)
- Spotlight Virginians: Student Success Series (video)
- Self-Paced Transition Topic Professional Development During Summer Break: Interested in some Summer PD to add to your transition toolbox? CTI can help. They have a selection of self-paced, free courses that you can take to refresh your knowledge of best practices in transition. Check out CTI’s courses on Fundamentals of Transition Planning, Work-Based Learning, Get Ready for College, Get Ready for Your Career, and Get Ready for Independent Living, all of which are free.
Special Education Services
Oklahoma State Department of Education
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 412
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
P: (405) 521-3351 F: (405) 522-2380
SDESpecialEducation@sde.ok.gov
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Oklahoma ABLE Tech - Vol. 2, Issue 6
Summer is here, which means we're all spending more time outdoors. Check out these AT picks to make summer activities more accessible and enjoyable for individuals with disabilities.
- 30 Love Tennis Kit - This tennis kit has large racquets with shorter handles. Tennis is a great sport for practicing sound localization skills and socialization and meets national physical education standards. We also have soccer, football, basketball, and catch kits!
- Switch Adapted Musical Whale Popper - This ball popper is great for teaching cause and effect, enhancing language skills, providing auditory and visual stimulation, and encouraging movement. The whale-shaped toy features sound effects, music, and colorful balls! It can be activated with its original button, or plugged into a switch.
- Rib It Ball - Rib It Balls come in two sizes, large and medium. They're inflatable, crinkly, and easy to catch. The two colors and high-contrast ribbing make it easy to see and catch or throw.
- 20 Games in One - This all-in-one device comes with 20 games! The games are classics, like Farkle, Pig, Seven Up, and Slam. The dice are large wooden lightweight blocks that are easy to read & roll. The bucket has a handle that carries everything, so the games are easy to store.
Oklahoma ABLE Tech's Short-Term Device Loan inventory offers almost 5,000 devices in many AT categories including hearing, speech communication, vision, learning cognition/development, seating/positioning/mobility, daily living, recreation, environmental adaptations, computer access, and vehicle modifications. Visit the Device Loan Program webpage to learn more.
On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. This historic civil rights law protects the rights of people with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places. 2024 marks the 34th Anniversary of the ADA!
The ADA ensures people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. The ADA makes our communities more inclusive. It means people with disabilities can join in activities and events without facing barriers. Use the hashtags #ADA34 and #ThanksToTheADA on social media to be part of the nationwide celebration.
If you want to learn more, check out our fact sheets that provide overviews of the laws protecting the rights of people with disabilities.
Speaking of fact sheets, the U.S. of Justice recently updated Title II of the ADA. These new regulations increase the digital accessibility requirements of state and local governments. Read their Fact Sheet on the new rule for more info. Reach out to our Digital Accessibility Team at abt.a11y@okstate.edu if you have any questions!
For more information on digital accessibility, visit our Digital Accessibility Resources page, or contact us at abt.a11y@okstate.edu.
The Oklahoma Assistive Technology Foundation (OkAT), a nonprofit organization, partners with Oklahoma ABLE Tech in the low-interest financial loan program for the purchase of assistive technology. OkAT is seeking a board member for the current year. The term is three years, and board members meet to review loan applications and attend a quarterly board meeting, all via Zoom. If you are interested in serving on the board, please contact Natalie Rohwer at 405-744-4254 or complete the OkAT Board Member Questionnaire.
Kenshin is a young boy who has Cerebral palsy and Persistent Atrial Fibrillation (PeAF), and gets tired of toys quickly. He recently found success trialing the Music Jam Playmat, the Number Robots and the Mostop Voice Control Elephant from the Oklahoma ABLE Tech Device Loan Program.
The Music Jam Playmat is a touch sensitive mat fit for one or more players. Its drum and keyboard have various instruments and melodies. The mat has adjustable volume and a jack to plug in external music devices. Two drumsticks are included. This is a wonderful way to practice gross motor skills, music appreciation and teaching cause and effect.
The Number Robots are 10 brightly colored pieces for numbers 1-10. The Number Robots provide a fun, interactive, hands-on way to explore number recognition, counting, and math skills. Use the Number Robots to help individuals become excited and engaged during math activities. These robots are good for finger dexterity, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
Use the Mostop Voice Control Elephant along with a speech-generating device or app to increase engagement and participation! The Mostop Voice Control Elephant has 7 voice commands that it will respond to. The voice commands can be used to support, teach, and practice pragmatic functions using the speech generating device.
Kenshin’s guardian was having trouble finding educational toys that Kenshin enjoyed while also improving his skills. Since his trial, Kenshin’s speech and occupational therapy skills have improved!
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) often co-occurs with other diagnoses in students with disabilities. The effects of this particular diagnosis are frequently external behaviors that cause difficulties both in and out of school. These children test the patience of adults around them. Their behavior challenges our competence. The number of students with an ODD diagnosis has increased, and the diagnosis itself is associated with confusion as to how to categorize and treat these students' behaviors. Check out SERC's recent Wisdom Wednesday Webinar with Dr. Bev Johns on this topic entitled "You Can't Make Me: Strategies for Meeting the Needs of Students with Oppositional Defiance Disorder." You'll learn more about who these children are, other factors and diagnoses that occur with ODD, how the biases of adults can stand in the way of meeting their needs, and effective strategies in supporting these children.
To learn more about ODD and watch this Wisdom Wednesday Webinar, visit the webinar archive webpage.
SERC’s mission is to help school districts and parents resolve disputes at the earliest stage possible. Learn more on the SERC website.
Each year, Oklahoma ABLE Tech reviews, updates, and republishes the Assistive Technology Technical Assistance (AT-TA) and Accessible Educational Materials Technical Assistance (AEM-TA) documents.
The AT-TA document explains, "The purpose of this document is to help Oklahoma Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams provide assistive technology devices and services to students with disabilities as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)."
The AEM-TA document states, ”The purpose of [AEM-TA] document is to assist entities in Oklahoma in understanding best practices regarding AEM service delivery including related accessible technology and assistive technology devices and services.”
These documents are essential resources for practitioners and administrators. They contain information for setting up and maintaining processes related to delivering Assistive Technology (AT) devices and services and providing Accessible Educational Materials (AEM).
In January 2024, the United States Department of Education published AT guidance in a “Dear Colleague Letter” and a document titled “Myths and Facts Surrounding Assistive Technology Devices and Services." One important update in the 2024 AT-TA document is the inclusion of references to specific "Myths and Facts" where relevant.
Oklahoma ABLE Tech continues to support Oklahoma students and teachers through its core programs. The publication of the AT-TA and AEM-TA documents is part of that support. They can be found at any point on the AT Services and Professional Development for PK-12 webpage.
If you have any feedback about the documents, please contact Dr. Joshua Hawkins.
The Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council (ORC) congratulates the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) for their hard work and dedication, resulting in the opening of Priority Group 2 on June 17, 2024. This allows DRS to offer services to all eligible Oklahomans who were previously placed on the waitlist for this group. The DRS Executive Team has worked diligently to reduce the waitlist, marking a significant step forward since Priority Group 1 was opened in February 2023.
If you are seeking employment but face barriers that prevent you from doing so, contact DRS. You can call 800-487-4042 or visit the website and use the Self-Referral Portal and apply for services.
ORC's mission is to facilitate consumer education and empowerment, to assure services are of high quality and lead to the employment of individuals with disabilities within Oklahoma. To learn more about ORC, visit their website.
Let us help connect you to another Oklahoman for a direct exchange. The Device Exchange Program can be used as a person-to-person exchange of equipment, which functions like a free, classified, online marketplace. Oklahoma ABLE Tech can help you donate, sell, or locate equipment, such as wheelchairs, modified vehicles, lift chairs, and other devices/supplies, for a reasonable price. Check back often, as the list changes daily.
To find or request an exchange, visit the NATADS Exchange Portal.
Listing DME for Sale or Exchange
To list equipment in the exchange portal, you must first create a secured account in NATADS.
Once your account has been created, log in, then click the "Add Classified Item Listing" button at the bottom of the page. Complete the Classified Item Entry form. Make sure to add a detailed description and pictures.
Once you click "Save," your listing will go to our Device Reutilization Program staff for approval.
Special Education Services
Oklahoma State Department of Education
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 412
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
P: (405) 521-3351 F: (405) 522-3503
SDESpecialEducation@sde.ok.gov
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OSDE - SES - July 9, 2024 - Internal
Final End of Year (EOY) Certification Reminder
End of Year certification is now open and will remain open until 7/14/2024. Email messages were sent to both Superintendents and SPED Directors with the link for the certification form.
Before certifying, ensure that your district’s data in the following areas are complete and accurate:
- Compliance to the 45-day eligibility timeline
- Compliance to the Part C to B transition timeline
- Compliance to secondary transition requirements
- Discipline (specifically, in school and out of school suspensions, as well as placement in interim alternative educational settings)
- Early childhood outcomes for students exiting preschool or special education services while preschool age
- Related service personnel and paraprofessionals
- CEIS service student participation numbers
Many districts have expressed concern about graduating seniors exited from their SIS not showing up in EPlan—while it may look like something is wrong, this is normal. OSDE creates the graduations file and processes it after the WAVE rollover, which is sometime near mid-July. Please continue to monitor your exiting report and reach out to OSDE for further guidance if seniors are not showing up. It is not necessary to manually exit your graduates from EDPlan at this time.
The Office of Student Data Information has released information regarding the new grade levels for the 2024-2025 school year. Additional grade level codes have been added as part of the SIF upgrade to assist with the enrollment of 3-year-old students (PR) differentiating them from 4-year-old students (PK). OSDE will utilize the grade code of 13 for OAAP students either working toward their Alternate Diploma after their 12th-grade year or OAAP students returning for services after earning an Alternate Diploma. The grade code of 13 will be used for all enrolment after 12th grade.
**NEW** FY25 Project 615
FY25 Project 616 Certification Examination applications are now available. Districts choosing to apply for certification examination reimbursement will need to complete an online budget applications through GMS. Once on the GMS Access Select page, you will need to create your chosen budget.
For assistance, please contact your finance specialist.
Project 613 funds are used by school districts to reimburse costs associated with attending Oklahoma State Department of Education – Office of Special Education Services (OSDE-SES) sponsored events, professional development, and conferences beneficial to Special Education teachers and staff.
To be reimbursed, districts must complete a Project 613 application in Single Sign On (Grants Management System – GMS). The application is completed through a step-by-step process.
Keep in mind that there is NOT an allocation for Project 613. It is up to the district to determine how the funds are reimbursed to staff who attend.
A complete list of all sponsored training can be found on the FY25 Project 613 List. For questions related to Project 613, contact Abby Johnson, abby.johnson@sde.ok.gov .
FY 24 Close Outs are now open. Districts must perform a closeout for IDEA projects 618, 621, 623, 625, 641, 642. Projects 613, 615, 616, 619, 626, and 627 do not require a closeout. Closeouts must be completed online through the GMS and completed by September 1st. Closeouts cannot be performed until all submitted claims have been processed. Please contact your finance specialist if assistance is needed.
New memorandum regarding changes and updates to the application for High Needs, Tier I and Tier II. Please contact your finance specialist for any assistance
Secondary Technical Assistance
OSDE-SES is providing Transition Technical Assistance through a temporary, part-time Secondary Transition Program Specialist. Assistance to schools/districts will be available through various formats to include e-mail, phone, virtual (via Microsoft Teams) and/or in-person. Please use this link to complete a Transition Technical Assistance Request for your school/district regarding Secondary Transition topics, including the new Alternate Diploma and 18-22 Transition Programs. For brief questions and/or more information about Transition Technical Assistance, please contact Claudia Beckner or Lori Chesnut.
**NEW** July and August EdPlan Training
EDPlan webinar scheduled is now available for registration.
Training Includes
- Introduction to OK EdPlan
- Navigating EDPlan
- EDPlan Administrator Training
- OK Eligibility Training
- OK EdPlan IEP Process
- OK EdPlan 504 Training
Please register for the July and August EdPlan training with PCG.
Welcome to InspireOK 24, where educators come together to innovate and inspire! Dive into a day of collaborative learning, sharing insights, and crafting transformative teaching practices tailored for Oklahoma schools. Reserve your spot now by registering, and remember to print your ticket for hassle-free entry to all sessions.
Let's ignite change and shape tomorrow's education landscape together!
*Please note - this is a 2-part registration.
Join us on July 15, 2024 from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
For more information, please see the Sessions and Program Agenda.
OSDE is thrilled to host the 2024 Administrators Conference, a world-class conference venue located at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond.
Join us for what promises to be an inspiring and productive gathering of education professionals from across the state. This conference will serve as a unique platform to explore the latest in administrative innovations, gain insight into changes in education policy, share best practices, and collaborate on strategies that will shape the future of education in the great state of Oklahoma!
July 22-23, 2024 at 8:00 AM, Registration is now open!
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE), Office of Special Education Services (SES) has partnered with the AIM Institute for Learning & Research to provide a course for educators to earn an “AIM Pathways to Proficient Reading Dyslexia Focus” micro-credential badge accredited by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA). We are also offering a general track containing the same content as the micro-credential. However, the general track will not result in a micro-credential badge. The general track does not require assignments with the rigor similar to a college course as the micro-credential track.
Prior to applying for this course paid by OSDE, there will be an in-person meeting on August 7, 2024, to explain the difference between the “general” track and the “micro-credential” track. We will hold 4 sessions, make sure to register for only 1 of the sessions.
At the end of each session, participants will make the determination to apply for either the “general” track or the “micro-credential” track through an online process. Please bring a device to complete this application.
Each applicant must be employed with a public school district and provide a letter on school letterhead from an administrator indicating employment for the 2024-2025 school year. As applications are reviewed and selected, priority will be given to individuals currently teaching in the area of reading. For example, priority will be given to positions such as special education teachers, Title I reading teachers, reading specialists/interventionists, speech-language pathologists, and lower elementary general education teachers, etc. There will be a limited number of individuals selected to enroll in these courses due to limited funds. Completion of the micro-credential course, including submitting all course assignments on time, the individual will receive a $2,000 stipend. The general track will not receive a stipend, but the course will be paid by OSDE.
Please register as soon as possible since there is limited space available. For more information, please see the attached flyer.
These courses fulfill the requirements listed in 70 O.S. § 1210.196.5: Guidelines for Training of Volunteer Diabetes Care Assistants.
If you have any questions, please contact Diabetes Training.
Live Classes:
- Tulsa Area: August 8, 2024- Register Here
- OKC Area: September 4, 2024- Register Here
Live Virtual Registration:
- August 27, 2024- Register Here
- September 24, 2024- Register Here
- November 7, 2024- Register Here
On-demand virtual Classes on OSDE Connect will open on July 1, 2024:
This course fulfills the requirements listed in 70 O.S § 1210.284: Vision Screening - Recommendations on Standards - Comprehensive Eye Exam on Failure - Annual Reports.
If you have any questions, please send them to Kellie Carter
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On-Demand Renewal Training Password Request
Vision Screening Provider Training- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Oklahoma City: September 19, 2024 - Register Here
- Tulsa: October 3, 2024 - Register Here
Vision Screening Trainer of Provider (only available to those who are certified in Vision Screening Provider Training) - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Oklahoma City: September 19, 2024 - Register Here
- Tulsa: October 3, 2024 - Register Here
CPI Verbal Intervention
OSDE-SES will host CPI Verbal Intervention Regional Trainings with no associated costs to districts. Verbal interventions will not include de-escalation techniques or holds/restrictions. This training is reimbursable through Project 615 for substitutes, travel, and lodging at least 60 miles one-way. Registration is limited to 4 participants per district.
- August 29, 2024: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- September 5, 2024: Ardmore, Oklahoma
- October 4, 2024: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma *sold out
- January 17, 2025: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- February 7, 2025: Guymon, Oklahoma
- February 21, 2025: Lawton, Oklahoma
While OSDE will be pressing forward with verbal interventions, prior blue card certifications are applicable to the content of the training until the expiration date. At that time the district has two options.
- One option is to send a district representative to become a train-the-trainer with certification from the CPI "institute".
- The second option is attending a training for verbal interventions hosted by OSDE.
Should districts choose to train with the CPI institute those associated costs are reimbursable through Project 615 as well. Lastly, the individual trained can only train within their base of employment.
For additional information contact Jamie Schroeder at (414) 441-1750
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will be hosting our Annual Conference for Support Staff for the 2024-2025 School Year.
- September 6, 2024: Ardmore, Oklahoma
- November 1, 2024: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- January 30, 2025: Lawton, Oklahoma
- February 6, 2025: Guymon, Oklahoma
If you have any questions about the Oklahoma's Engaging Support Conference, please email Megan Salisbury or Abby Johnson.
FY 23/24 Bonus Points
Districts may now submit 2023-2024 school year documentation related to special education to receive bonus points. Bonus points are located on the annual Determination report to be released November 2024. A district can earn up to two bonus points for professional development, transition planning and parent advisory committee meetings.
To access the bonus point survey, go to EdPlan>Tools>LEA Document Library>PD Bonus. Complete the survey and upload all professional development documentation (agenda with summarized description and sign-in sheet), transition planning and parent advisory committee meetings to the PD Bonus tab. Instructions to upload documentation are also located under the PD Bonus tab.
Documentation must meet the following criteria:- Must have 3 hours on the same topic.
- Can be divided into shorter time segments
- Must include general education and special education teachers.
- Topics related to special education only (no general district training)
- Documentation required includes topic, agenda and summary with date and times, and dated sign-in sheet.
Districts assigned "level 2, 3, or 4" DMR support through the differentiated monitoring process will automatically receive bonus point credit for completion of monitoring requirements.
Email Felica Denton when submission is ready for review or if you have questions. The deadline for submissions is Friday, September 27, 2024.
Educational Interpreter Registry
If your district employs educational interpreters, please verify that they are on the OSDE Educational Interpreter Registry. All interpreters in an educational setting are required to be on the registry and are required to obtain yearly CEUs.
Special Education Services
Oklahoma State Department of Education
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 412
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
P: (405) 521-3351 F: (405) 522-2380
SDESpecialEducation@sde.ok.gov
Categories: specialed
OSDE - SES - July 2, 2024 - Internal
**NEW** Final End of Year (EOY) Certification
End of Year certification is now open and will remain open until 7/14/2024. Email messages were sent to both Superintendents and SPED Directors with the link for the certification form.
Before certifying, ensure that your district’s data in the following areas are complete and accurate:
- Compliance to the 45-day eligibility timeline
- Compliance to the Part C to B transition timeline
- Compliance to secondary transition requirements
- Discipline (specifically, in school and out of school suspensions, as well as placement in interim alternative educational settings)
- Early childhood outcomes for students exiting preschool or special education services while preschool age
- Related service personnel and paraprofessionals
- CEIS service student participation numbers
Many districts have expressed concern about graduating seniors exited from their SIS not showing up in EPlan—while it may look like something is wrong, this is normal. OSDE creates the graduations file and processes it after the WAVE rollover, which is sometime near mid-July. Please continue to monitor your exiting report and reach out to OSDE for further guidance if seniors are not showing up. It is not necessary to manually exit your graduates from EDPlan at this time.
The Office of Student Data Information has released information regarding the new grade levels for the 2024-2025 school year. Additional grade level codes have been added as part of the SIF upgrade to assist with the enrollment of 3-year-old students (PR) differentiating them from 4-year-old students (PK). OSDE will utilize the grade code of 13 for OAAP students either working toward their Alternate Diploma after their 12th-grade year or OAAP students returning for services after earning an Alternate Diploma. The grade code of 13 will be used for all enrolment after 12th grade.
**NEW** FY25 Project 613 List
Project 613 funds are used by school districts to reimburse costs associated with attending Oklahoma State Department of Education – Office of Special Education Services (OSDE-SES) sponsored events, professional development, and conferences beneficial to Special Education teachers and staff.
To be reimbursed, districts must complete a Project 613 application in Single Sign On (Grants Management System – GMS). The application is completed through a step-by-step process.
Keep in mind that there is NOT an allocation for Project 613. It is up to the district to determine how the funds are reimbursed to staff who attend.
A complete list of all sponsored training can be found on the FY25 Project 613 List. For questions related to Project 613, contact Abby Johnson, abby.johnson@sde.ok.gov .
FY 24 Close Outs are now open. Districts must perform a closeout for IDEA projects 618, 621, 623, 625, 641, 642. Projects 613, 615, 616, 619, 626, and 627 do not require a closeout. Closeouts must be completed online through the GMS and completed by September 1st. Closeouts cannot be performed until all submitted claims have been processed. Please contact your finance specialist if assistance is needed.
New memorandum regarding changes and updates to the application for High Needs, Tier I and Tier II. Please contact your finance specialist for any assistance
Secondary Technical Assistance
OSDE-SES is providing Transition Technical Assistance through a temporary, part-time Secondary Transition Program Specialist. Assistance to schools/districts will be available through various formats to include e-mail, phone, virtual (via Microsoft Teams) and/or in-person. Please use this link to complete a Transition Technical Assistance Request for your school/district regarding Secondary Transition topics, including the new Alternate Diploma and 18-22 Transition Programs. For brief questions and/or more information about Transition Technical Assistance, please contact Claudia Beckner or Lori Chesnut.
Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Survey and Informational Webinar
Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Survey is the “Percent of youth who had IEPs, are no longer in secondary school and who have been competitively employed, enrolled in some type of postsecondary school, or both, within one year of leaving high school.” The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Special Education Services (OSDE-SES) annually surveys exiters (students who exit the IDEA) aged 16 and up a year after they graduate, drop out, or age out. The results are reflected on the annual District Determination Profile (DDP). It is important to have a high percentage of exiters participate in the Post-School Outcomes (PSO) Survey to ensure that the data are representative of the State and districts and useful in improving effective transition programs and services. Districts may opt-in to Survey their former students to reconnect and raise PSO response rates.
Watch the OSDE-SES and Data-Driven Enterprises Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Informational Webinar to learn more about opting in to survey your former students to raise your response rates and to find out what they have been doing since leaving high school!
Check out the updated the updated PSO Guidance Briefs.
Welcome to inspireOK 24, where educators come together to innovate and inspire! Dive into a day of collaborative learning, sharing insights, and crafting transformative teaching practices tailored for Oklahoma schools.
Reserve your spot now by registering and remember to print your ticket for hassle-free entry to all sessions. Let's ignite change and shape tomorrow's education landscape together!
Join us on July 15, 2024 from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
For more information, please see the Register, Sessions and Conference Program.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE), Office of Special Education Services (SES) has partnered with the AIM Institute for Learning & Research to provide a course for educators to earn an “AIM Pathways to Proficient Reading Dyslexia Focus” micro-credential badge accredited by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA). We are also offering a general track containing the same content as the micro-credential. However, the general track will not result in a micro-credential badge. The general track does not require assignments with the rigor similar to a college course as the micro-credential track.
Prior to applying for this course paid by OSDE, there will be an in-person meeting on August 7, 2024, to explain the difference between the “general” track and the “micro-credential” track. We will hold 4 sessions, make sure to register for only 1 of the sessions.
At the end of each session, participants will make the determination to apply for either the “general” track or the “micro-credential” track through an online process. Please bring a device to complete this application.
Each applicant must be employed with a public school district and provide a letter on school letterhead from an administrator indicating employment for the 2024-2025 school year. As applications are reviewed and selected, priority will be given to individuals currently teaching in the area of reading. For example, priority will be given to positions such as special education teachers, Title I reading teachers, reading specialists/interventionists, speech-language pathologists, and lower elementary general education teachers, etc. There will be a limited number of individuals selected to enroll in these courses due to limited funds. Completion of the micro-credential course, including submitting all course assignments on time, the individual will receive a $2,000 stipend. The general track will not receive a stipend, but the course will be paid by OSDE.
Please register as soon as possible since there is limited space available. For more information, please see the attached flyer.
These courses fulfill the requirements listed in 70 O.S. § 1210.196.5: Guidelines for Training of Volunteer Diabetes Care Assistants.
If you have any questions, please contact Diabetes Training.
Live Classes:
- Tulsa Area: August 8, 2024- Register Here
- OKC Area: September 4, 2024- Register Here
Live Virtual Registration:
- August 27, 2024- Register Here
- September 24, 2024- Register Here
- November 7, 2024- Register Here
On-demand virtual Classes on OSDE Connect will open on July 1, 2024:
This course fulfills the requirements listed in 70 O.S § 1210.284: Vision Screening - Recommendations on Standards - Comprehensive Eye Exam on Failure - Annual Reports.
If you have any questions, please send them to Kellie Carter
-
On-Demand Renewal Training Password Request
Vision Screening Provider Training- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Oklahoma City: September 19, 2024 - Register Here
- Tulsa: October 3, 2024 - Register Here
Vision Screening Trainer of Provider (only available to those who are certified in Vision Screening Provider Training) - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Oklahoma City: September 19, 2024 - Register Here
- Tulsa: October 3, 2024 - Register Here
CPI Verbal Intervention
OSDE-SES will host CPI Verbal Intervention Regional Trainings with no associated costs to districts. Verbal interventions will not include de-escalation techniques or holds/restrictions. This training is reimbursable through Project 615 for substitutes, travel, and lodging at least 60 miles one-way. Registration is limited to 4 participants per district.
- August 29, 2024: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- September 5, 2024: Ardmore, Oklahoma
- October 4, 2024: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma *sold out
- January 17, 2025: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- February 7, 2025: Guymon, Oklahoma
- February 21, 2025: Lawton, Oklahoma
While OSDE will be pressing forward with verbal interventions, prior blue card certifications are applicable to the content of the training until the expiration date. At that time the district has two options.
- One option is to send a district representative to become a train-the-trainer with certification from the CPI "institute".
- The second option is attending a training for verbal interventions hosted by OSDE.
Should districts choose to train with the CPI institute those associated costs are reimbursable through Project 615 as well. Lastly, the individual trained can only train within their base of employment.
For additional information contact Jamie Schroeder at (414) 441-1750
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will be hosting our Annual Conference for Support Staff for the 2024-2025 School Year.
- September 6, 2024: Ardmore, Oklahoma
- November 1, 2024: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- January 30, 2025: Lawton, Oklahoma
- February 6, 2025: Guymon, Oklahoma
If you have any questions about the Oklahoma's Engaging Support Conference, please email Megan Salisbury or Abby Johnson.
FY 23/24 Bonus Points
Districts may now submit 2023-2024 school year documentation related to special education to receive bonus points. Bonus points are located on the annual Determination report to be released November 2024. A district can earn up to two bonus points for professional development, transition planning and parent advisory committee meetings.
To access the bonus point survey, go to EdPlan>Tools>LEA Document Library>PD Bonus. Complete the survey and upload all professional development documentation (agenda with summarized description and sign-in sheet), transition planning and parent advisory committee meetings to the PD Bonus tab. Instructions to upload documentation are also located under the PD Bonus tab.
Documentation must meet the following criteria:- Must have 3 hours on the same topic.
- Can be divided into shorter time segments
- Must include general education and special education teachers.
- Topics related to special education only (no general district training)
- Documentation required includes topic, agenda and summary with date and times, and dated sign-in sheet.
Districts assigned "level 2, 3, or 4" DMR support through the differentiated monitoring process will automatically receive bonus point credit for completion of monitoring requirements.
Email Felica Denton when submission is ready for review or if you have questions. The deadline for submissions is Friday, September 27, 2024.
Educational Interpreter Registry
If your district employs educational interpreters, please verify that they are on the OSDE Educational Interpreter Registry. All interpreters in an educational setting are required to be on the registry and are required to obtain yearly CEUs.
Special Education Services
Oklahoma State Department of Education
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 412
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
P: (405) 521-3351 F: (405) 522-2380
SDESpecialEducation@sde.ok.gov
Categories: specialed
SERC Scoop | June 2024 Edition
The Special Education Resolution Center (SERC) has been collaborating with the Oklahoma State Department of Education for nearly 20 years to help families and school districts resolve conflicts at the earliest stage possible. SERC provides services for children from birth to age 3 in SoonerStart and for students ages 3 through 21 in public schools.
The Oklahoma State University Department of Wellness – Sponsored Programs (DOWSP) is the lead agency for SERC.
- Training on communication and collaboration skills to help prevent conflict.
- An IEP Facilitator to manage conflict during contentious IEP meetings.
- A mediator to guide a structured process in which parents and personnel can resolve specific issues related to special education.
- A Due Process Hearing Officer at an administrative hearing to resolve, what could not be resolved at an earlier stage. During the resolution time of the process, SERC can provide a facilitator to help the parties discuss the hearing issues in a safe and structured setting and try to resolve them if possible.
Many people find Due Process Hearings in Special Education a mystery. Jo Anne Blades, J.D., recently led a three-part webinar series entitled, “So You Think You Want to File a Due Process Hearing Request.” The webinars do not contain every piece of information one needs to navigate the process, but Due Process is explained in a way so that it can make more sense!
Since parents most often file, Sharon Coppedge Long, Director of the Oklahoma Parent Center, assisted Jo Anne Blades and Allison Fennell Conch with the presentation. View each webinar recording and it’s supporting documents at the links below.
Part One – Initial Considerations:- Watch the Part One Zoom recording (YouTube)
- January 24, 2024 Webinar Transcript (Word)
- Open the Part One – Initial Considerations webinar slide deck (PDF)
- Watch the Part Two Zoom recording (YouTube)
- January 31, 2024 Webinar Transcript (Word)
- Open the Part Two – Getting Ready for the Hearing webinar slide deck (PDF)
- Watch the Part Three Zoom recording (Youtube)
- February 14, 2024 Webinar Transcript (Word)
- Open the Part Three – What Happens at the Hearing webinar slide deck (PDF)
In April 2023, House Bill 1041 changed the graduation pathway for a specific group of students in Oklahoma. By amending 70 O.S. § 11-103.6, it created a new route to graduation tailored for the 1% of students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. This includes students who are taught to alternate academic achievement standards and participate in the Oklahoma Alternate Assessment Program (OAAP).
This change aims to ensure that these students have a fair and appropriate pathway to graduation that considers their unique needs and abilities. To participate in the OAAP, students require alternative achievement standards in all content areas; have an IEP with observable, measurable goals that include short-term benchmarks/objectives; and meet indicators from the Criteria Checklist for Assessing Students with Disabilities on Alternate Assessments.
Check out the Guidance Briefs for Parents and Educators on Alternative Diplomas and the OAAP for more information. Readers may also be interested in the Alternative Diploma Course Pathway for the coursework requirements for these students.
Although families and school districts partner to work towards positive outcomes for students with disabilities, opinions sometimes differ in meeting specific needs and goals. It is imperative to bridge gaps in understanding and perspectives on either side of the table for a successful long-term partnership. Join Andee Cooper, parent of a high schooler with disabilities, as she shares her experiences in working with her son’s school district over many years. She will discuss how parental responsibilities and worries over the course of a lifetime may differ from that of the school, how this difference in outlook can impact the ways in which parents approach certain topics and requests, and communication tips for effective parental involvement that school districts can benefit from in working with families of students with significant needs.
Watch the Parent Perspective Zoom recording on Youtube
Open the Parent Perspective video transcript Word document
Open the Parent Perspective PDF presentation slides
If you haven’t followed us on Instagram and Facebook, you’re missing out! Do you want to stay up to date on the most recent goings-on at the organization, including interviews with our service providers and a glimpse into the day-to-day lives at SERC? Do you want tips and tricks on bridging communication gaps and education for families and parents on dispute resolution? Surely you would benefit from updates on other special education news and happenings in the community that might affect YOU!
Give us a follow on Facebook and Instagram.
SERC offers a one-day training to districts on facilitating meetings. The training provides an overview of facilitation, including facilitator qualities and skills, key functions of a facilitator, the facilitator’s role before, during, and after a meeting, along with a toolbox of practical facilitator strategies and techniques to use during a meeting. This training provides helpful resources to those who want to sharpen their skills and tools when facilitating difficult meetings, and benefit districts wanting to develop in-house facilitators for IEP meetings.
The training will be offered in-person with regional classes in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The course will be from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. This training is available at no cost to those attending through our partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Registration is made online. Course dates and locations with registration links are below. For more information, contact SERC’s Program Coordinator, Rob Keiter at rob.keiter@okstate.edu or (405) 569-3105.
See the Facilitator Training agenda.
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Monday, September 9, 2024 – OKC Regional
Mid-Del Tech Center – Midwest City
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Monday, October 7, 2024 – Tulsa Regional
The Sharp Center at Jenks High School
Register for the October training -
Monday, November 4, 2024 – OKC Regional
Mid-Del Tech Center – Midwest City
Register for the November training -
Monday, December 2, 2024 – Tulsa Regional
The Sharp Center at Jenks High School
Register for the December training -
Monday, January 6, 2025 – OKC Regional
Mid-Del Tech Center – Midwest City
Register for the January training -
Monday, February 3, 2025 – Tulsa Regional
The Sharp Center at Jenks High School
Register for the February training -
Monday, March 3, 2025 – OKC Regional
Mid-Del Tech Center – Midwest City
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Monday, May 5, 2025 – Tulsa Regional
The Sharp Center at Jenks High School
Register for the May 2025 training -
Monday, June 2, 2025 – OKC Regional
Mid-Del Tech Center – Midwest City
Register for the June 2025 training
You may be wondering which dispute resolution process would be the best for you when dealing with special education-related disputes. This dispute chart will help you understand the differences between the three processes offered in Oklahoma. Each of these processes is offered at no cost to schools or parents. Please contact us with any questions related to our dispute resolution processes. We can help you decide which process will work the best for your situation.
- View the English version of the dispute resolution chart
- View the Spanish version of the dispute resolution chart
Dr. Allison Fennell-Conch, Program Manager
Special Education Resolution Center (SERC) Oklahoma State University Sponsored Program 9726 E 42nd Street, Suite 203 | Tulsa, OK 74146 Phone: 918.270.1849 | Email: Dr. Allison Fennell-Conch
Special Education Services
Oklahoma State Department of Education
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 412
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
P: (405) 521-3351 F: (405) 522-2380
SDESpecialEducation@sde.ok.gov
Categories: specialed
OSDE - SES - June 27, 2024 - External
Please see the June 2024 EDPlan Updates for IEP Early Childhood Environments and Invitation to Meeting Wizard.
OSDE is partnering with EdPlan to create an online Intervention Management System and Data Dashboard. These are free of charge for any district choosing to use this tool. However, in the data integration process, OSDE has noticed that some schools are labeled as the incorrect "Type of School" (e.g., Under OKMTSS tab the list of schools some sites are listed incorrectly as an elementary school when they are actually a high school site).
Please see this guidance included to update the "Type of School" under the Admin tab within EDPlan under the "Schools" tab to correct the site's school type. See the "Type of School" dropdown list.
This legislative year has been awesome for students with disabilities attending IPSE programs! Recently signed by Governor Stitt, two important bills will provide tuition and scholarship funding for students attending Comprehensive Transition Programs (CTPs) at colleges and universities in Oklahoma:
- SB 1624 – amends the Oklahoma Higher Education Tuition Aid Act; allows resident students enrolled in CTP programs to be eligible for the Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grants (OTAG); eligible programs of training shall include comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs approved by the United States Department of Education.
- HB 3792 – creates the Oklahoma Access and Achievement Act and the Oklahoma Access and Achievement Program, to provide an award to eligible students with intellectual disabilities who are pursuing studies in this state at a CTP program; effectively expands Oklahoma's Promise to include students attending CTP-designated programs in Oklahoma; will be funded through the Oklahoma Higher Access Learning Trust Fund.
Beginning in 2016 with HB 1065, work began to encourage entities and stakeholders to begin creating CTPs in Oklahoma for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Julie Lackey, Director of the OKIPSE Alliance, has been one of many champions dedicated to this endeavor. Oklahoma currently has three Comprehensive Transition Programs. Now, thanks to Senator Seifried & Representative Vancuren, and Representatives Hefner, McBride, Deck, Pittman, Schreiber, Swope and Munson, and Senators Seifried & Kirt, along with Jarrett Jobe with the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, and many other supporters, we have new funding streams approved by the Governor for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to attend Oklahoma’s CTPs. The OK-IPSE Alliance webpage Paying for College has links to current resources to help students with I/DD attend CTPs. Also, for an infographic on Why Consider IPSE Programs after High School? and more information on CTPs (in English, Spanish, and Plain Text) in Oklahoma, view the OKIPSE Alliance downloadable resources page.
Please find the SHORT Need and Interest Survey regarding Education after High School for students with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities in Oklahoma. This survey has been developed in partnership with OKIPSE Alliance, Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services and Sooner SUCCESS. Your responses are confidential and very much needed as we look at expanding Inclusive Post Secondary Education (IPSE) programs in our state.
THANK YOU for your time. Your opinion will make a difference when planning new programs!
Navigating Special Education and Beyond
The Oklahoma Parents Center (OPC) would like to announce our 15th Annual Statewide Conference “Navigating Special Education and Beyond”
Join us on Friday and Saturday, June 28-29, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30am – 3:30pm.This conference is designed to educate parents, families and professionals in building partnerships that meet the needs of children and youth with the full range of disabilities ages’ birth to 26. As with every statewide conference, there will be great speakers, much information shared, lunch, and plenty of door prizes.
It is FREE for attendees, but we do need you to register.
For more information please see the Statewide Conference Flyer, also available in Spanish.
The National Resource Center for Paraeducators, Related Service Providers, and Interveners is proud to announce a new year of monthly, low-cost, 2-hour, professional development webinars!
Teacher and Paraeducator teams are encouraged to ign up together! New topics every month!! Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10 am – 12 pm MDT! Discounts for multiple webinars and group rates are available!
Please see the Saturday Mornings with the NRCP for registration.
Sooner Success has compiled a list of 2024 summer/camp opportunities.
Please note: This document is for informational purposes only. It is recommended that families check with each camp to verify information, costs, requirements, and dates. Sooner Success also indicates on the 2024 Camp List that: “Caregivers may be eligible to help offset costs for camp if they qualify for the Lifespan Respite Voucher program.
For more information visit Sooner Success Respite or call (405) 271-2710.
Who? STEM is open to all Oklahoma students with disabilities, ages 14-19 (i.e., on an IEP, 504 Plan, or other documented physical, mental, or cognitive disabilities). Parents, guardians, and siblings are encouraged to support this learning experience by helping if needed, or wanted.
What: Students will learn how to use computers, software, and related technologies to design and create the following:
Power Racer Dragster – Powered HT Racer – Full Color Patches for caps, jackets, and pants – Bracelet – T-Shirt – Mouse Pad – Pin Back Buttons – And More! Come join us. Registration links are in the flyers.
Who? STEM is open to all Oklahoma students with disabilities, ages 14-19 (i.e., on an IEP, 504 Plan, or other documented physical, mental, or cognitive disabilities). Parents, guardians, and siblings are encouraged to support this learning experience by helping if needed, or wanted.
What: Students will learn how to use computers, software, and related technologies to design and create the following:
Power Racer Dragster – Powered HT Racer – Full Color Patches for caps, jackets, and pants – Bracelet – T-Shirt – Mouse Pad – Pin Back Buttons – And More! Come join us. Registration links are in the flyers.
2024 Inclusive Communications Conference - Inclusive Minds, Unified Hearts: Empower through Communication
Don’t miss Oklahoma’s very first 2024 Inclusive Communication Conference and unlock the power of inclusive communication! Hosted by the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma, Beyond the Spectrum OK, and the Down Syndrome Association of Oklahoma, the one-day conference will be held on Wednesday, July 17th from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Metro Tech in Oklahoma City. This inaugural conference aims to bring together K-12 educators, providers, and caregivers for a comprehensive discussion on communication in various forms, particularly addressing the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and complex communication disorders in academic settings. The conference will feature keynote speakers, breakout sessions, panel discussions, and resource vendors from both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors from across the state of Oklahoma.
Registration for attendees is FREE, but space is limited, so make sure to register today!
This intensive 13-hour interactive workshop is designed to teach the theory and protocol for the Picture Exchange Communication System® (PECS®), an evidence-based practice based on Applied Behavior Analysis, typical language development, and B.F. Skinner’s Verbal Behavior. Using presenter demonstrations, role-play opportunities, and video examples participants will gain a thorough understanding and hands-on experience of each of the six phases of PECS. Please join us September 12-13, 2024.
For more information and registration, please see the PECS Level 1 Flyer.
OSU Special Education Boot Camp
The Oklahoma State University offers a 36-credit online master's degree in special education that focuses on working with children with mild/moderate disabilities in special education and general education classrooms.
For more information on OSU Online Boot Camp, please see the OSU Boot Camp Flyer.
OSDE-SES will host CPI Verbal Intervention Regional Trainings with no associated costs to districts. Verbal interventions will not include de-escalation techniques or holds/restrictions. This training is reimbursable through Project 615 for substitutes, travel, and lodging at least 60 miles one-way. Registration is limited to 4 participants per district.
- August 29, 2024: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- September 5, 2024: Ardmore, Oklahoma
- October 4, 2024: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- January 17, 2025: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- February 7, 2025: Guymon, Oklahoma
- February 21, 2025: Lawton, Oklahoma
While OSDE will be pressing forward with verbal interventions, prior blue card certifications are applicable to the content of the training until the expiration date. At that time the district has two options.
- One option is to send a district representative to become a train-the-trainer with certification from the CPI "institute".
- The second option is attending a training for verbal interventions hosted by OSDE.
Should districts choose to train with the CPI institute those associated costs are reimbursable through Project 615 as well. Lastly, the individual trained can only train within their base of employment.
For additional information contact Jamie Schroeder at (414) 441-1750
The Oklahoma State Department of Education – Office of Special Education Services in collaboration with Dr. Kaylin Coody, will host a series of Paraprofessional training this Fall.
Designed for those wanting to obtain the Tier 2 Paraprofessional Certificate, the training provides an overview of classroom behavior strategies, legal aspects of special education, and data collection.
The training is divided into two locations. With each location having a Part I and Part II.
There is no cost associated with the training. If participants cannot attend and do not cancel within 4 days prior to the training, the district will be responsible for the cost associated with the participant(s), approximately $100 each.
Enrollment is limited to 50 participants.
Registration for the
- Oklahoma City September 17, 2024 & October 22, 2024
Questions about the training, or for those requiring interpreting services, can be directed to Abby Johnson.
Beginning with the incoming 2024-2025 school year districts requesting training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Nonviolent Crisis Intervention With Advanced Physical Skills are encouraged to send an employee to become a Certified Trainer for CPI. Once certified to become a trainer the said employee will be certified to train others in their place of employment. Beginning with the forthcoming school year OSDE will be transitioning to Verbal Interventions only and will not train individuals in the disengagements or restraints in CPI. Please note the dates, locations, and the information for contacting the CPI Senior Territory Manager for Oklahoma below.
- Associated costs to districts
reimbursable through Project 615 - Participants become certified to train
others in their place of employment.
Location and Date:
- Oklahoma City
- August 20, 2024-August 22, 2024
- December 10, 2024-December 12, 2024
- Oklahoma City - APS (Advanced)
- June 4, 2024-June 7, 2024
- Tulsa
- August 6, 2024-August 8, 2024
- October 15, 2024-October 17, 2024
Jaime Schroeder, Schedule a Call Senior Territory Account Manager at CPI for Kansas, Oklahoma & Nebraska Crisis Prevention Institute 10850 W. Park Place, Suite 250 • Milwaukee, WI 53224 Direct 414.441.1750 • crisisprevention.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jaime-schroeder
**NEW** Oklahoma Autism Center Professional Development
The Oklahoma Autism Center is offering Professional Development Opportunities for 2024-2025.
Please see the OAC Professional Development Opportunities for more information.
Blood Drive
The Center on Transition Innovations at Virginia Commonwealth University continues providing resources for each month’s focus, with June spotlighting Independent Living! CTI says “Summer is the best time to dive in and take steps toward independence and success without stressful deadlines! This month, we're focusing on empowering students with the skills they need to live independently.” Check back each week this month for CTI’s Resources for June on the theme of Independent Living. They also offer free self-paced courses for families, professionals, and youth:
- Get Ready for Independent Living Facilitators Guide (PDF): This week's resource on independent living will better prepare you to facilitate CTI’s free course on independent living for your students with disabilities. This guide provides an overview of each course lesson, tips for planning and implementing the course, and guidance on best practices for the course. Check it out today!
- Healthy Relationships and Independent Living (PDF)
- Transportation = Independence (video)
- Spotlight Virginians: Student Success Series (video)
- Self-Paced Transition Topic Professional Development During Summer Break: Interested in some Summer PD to add to your transition toolbox? CTI can help. They have a selection of self-paced, free courses that you can take to refresh your knowledge of best practices in transition. Check out CTI’s courses on Fundamentals of Transition Planning, Work-Based Learning, Get Ready for College, Get Ready for Your Career, and Get Ready for Independent Living, all of which are free.
Special Education Services
Oklahoma State Department of Education
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 412
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
P: (405) 521-3351 F: (405) 522-2380
SDESpecialEducation@sde.ok.gov
Categories: specialed
OSDE - SES - June 25, 2024 - Internal
**NEW** Final End of Year (EOY) Reminder
Your EOY data submission is due on June 30, 2024. As of 6/24/2024, 100 districts have nothing submitted on their District Summary Data page. With the deadline drawing near, we wanted to remind you of your required data submission before it’s too late.. If you’re unsure what’s needed in your EOY submission, please see the following checklist:
- Complete the District Summary Data page. This includes data related to initial evaluations (Indicator 11), SoonerStart referrals (Indicator 12), and personnel. Note: CEIS is also included in the District Summary Data page, however, that only applies to only a handful of districts—you will know if you are one.
- Enter your discipline data. There are two discipline reports located in Advanced Reporting— the Discipline Report and the Discipline Incident Report. These reports will be blank until you start entering your discipline data. Ideally, the discipline incidents in your SIS should be close, or equal to what’s been entered in EDPlan.
- Check your Early Childhood Outcomes Report and enter any necessary entry/exit scores. Depending on the unique situation of each student in your early childhood program, some may or may not require data entries. Review each student on your Early Childhood Outcomes Report to confirm each are compliant.
- Secondary Transition checks. If you are a K-12 district, check your Secondary Transition Report to verify that all students aged 15 years old and in 9th grade have active IEPs through the end of the school year, and that each have post-secondary goals and transition services listed on their IEPs.
- Check your Exit Report. While exiting data will be due in the latter part of August, now is a good time to check your report to verify its accuracy and draft an appeal list. During the exiting data verification in August, districts will again have a chance to verify their exiting data and file appeals to add or remove students from their exiting report. This is done in an effort not only to collect quality and reliable data, but to also maintain graduation/dropout rates for districts.
Certification - The certification window will open on July 2, 2024 and close on July 14, 2024. On 7/2, OKSDE will email survey invitations to all superintendents to certify the EOY data. The survey invitation will include a link to a Google survey that the superintendent will need to complete to certify the data.
For assistance with your EOY submission, all EOY resources can be found here: https://sde.ok.gov/end-year-data-reporting.
Many districts have expressed concern about graduating seniors exited from their SIS not showing up in EPlan—while it may look like something is wrong, this is normal. OSDE creates the graduations file and processes it after the WAVE rollover, which is sometime near mid-July. Please continue to monitor your exiting report and reach out to OSDE for further guidance if seniors are not showing up. It is not necessary to manually exit your graduates from EDPlan at this time.
The Office of Student Data Information has released information regarding the new grade levels for the 2024-2025 school year. Additional grade level codes have been added as part of the SIF upgrade to assist with the enrollment of 3-year-old students (PR) differentiating them from 4-year-old students (PK). OSDE will utilize the grade code of 13 for OAAP students either working toward their Alternate Diploma after their 12th-grade year or OAAP students returning for services after earning an Alternate Diploma. The grade code of 13 will be used for all enrolment after 12th grade.
- Early Childhood Outcomes for all children exiting preschool this school year must be completed no later than June 30, 2024 in order to count as completed for the district. Guidance regarding entry and exit ECOs, as well as best practice is available on the website.
- District data related to early childhood transitions must be submitted (even if no transitions occurred) no later than June 30, 2024 via the District Summary Data in EdPlan. Guidance related to early childhood transition and early childhood enrollment is also available on the website.
- End of Year Reports for ECOs and Early Childhood Transitions are available in EdPlan Advanced Reporting.
- While looking at these reports, consider the red flags as a prompt for LEA teams to check to ensure ECOs and early childhood transitions have been completed as indicated. If they have been done, then nothing additional is required.
- These reports are available as tools for districts. They are informational, so the red flag report will likely not change.
- For questions related to early childhood data, please reach out to the data team and/or Megan Withers.
**NEW** FY25 LEA Agreement
The FY25 LEA Agreement is now available online. You can access the LEA Agreement through the Grants Management System on the GMS Access Select page. Remember to select FY2025, then click the create button under IDEA. Your FY25 Assurances must be completed prior to beginning the LEA Agreement. Both the FY25 Assurances and FY25 LEA Agreement must be submitted by June 30, 2024.
Should you have any questions please contact your finance specialist.
FY 24 Close Outs are now open. Districts must perform a closeout for IDEA projects 618, 621, 623, 625, 641, 642. Projects 613, 615, 616, 619, 626, and 627 do not require a closeout. Closeouts must be completed online through the GMS and completed by September 1st. Closeouts cannot be performed until all submitted claims have been processed. Please contact your finance specialist if assistance is needed.
New memorandum regarding changes and updates to the application for High Needs, Tier I and Tier II. Please contact your finance specialist for any assistance
Targeted districts will be receiving funds for the purpose of developing or improving an OKMTSS framework using an evidence-based academic and/or behavior continuum of interventions through tiered support.
The Project 619 Memo provides actions steps and additional information.
The FY2025 Assurances are now available online. Assurances must be completed prior to July 1st.
You can access the Assurances through your Single Sign On.
- Sign into your Single Sign On
- Select: Grants Management/Expenditure Reporting
- Select: Page on the GMS Access
- Change Fiscal Year: 2025
- Proceed: Create your Assurances
When completing the FY25 Assurances, districts should be sure their nine digit zip code corresponds with their physical address. The physical address should match the districts physical address in SAM.gov.
Secondary Technical Assistance
OSDE-SES is providing Transition Technical Assistance through a temporary, part-time Secondary Transition Program Specialist. Assistance to schools/districts will be available through various formats to include e-mail, phone, virtual (via Microsoft Teams) and/or in-person. Please use this link to complete a Transition Technical Assistance Request for your school/district regarding Secondary Transition topics, including the new Alternate Diploma and 18-22 Transition Programs. For brief questions and/or more information about Transition Technical Assistance, please contact Claudia Beckner or Lori Chesnut.
Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Survey and Informational Webinar
Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Survey is the “Percent of youth who had IEPs, are no longer in secondary school and who have been competitively employed, enrolled in some type of postsecondary school, or both, within one year of leaving high school.” The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Special Education Services (OSDE-SES) annually surveys exiters (students who exit the IDEA) aged 16 and up a year after they graduate, drop out, or age out. The results are reflected on the annual District Determination Profile (DDP). It is important to have a high percentage of exiters participate in the Post-School Outcomes (PSO) Survey to ensure that the data are representative of the State and districts and useful in improving effective transition programs and services. Districts may opt-in to Survey their former students to reconnect and raise PSO response rates.
Watch the OSDE-SES and Data-Driven Enterprises Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Informational Webinar to learn more about opting in to survey your former students to raise your response rates and to find out what they have been doing since leaving high school!
Check out the updated the updated PSO Guidance Briefs.
Welcome to inspireOK 24, where educators come together to innovate and inspire! Dive into a day of collaborative learning, sharing insights, and crafting transformative teaching practices tailored for Oklahoma schools.
Reserve your spot now by registering and remember to print your ticket for hassle-free entry to all sessions. Let's ignite change and shape tomorrow's education landscape together!
Join us on July 15, 2024 from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
For more information, please see the Register, Sessions and Conference Program.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE), Office of Special Education Services (SES) has partnered with the AIM Institute for Learning & Research to provide a course for educators to earn an “AIM Pathways to Proficient Reading Dyslexia Focus” micro-credential badge accredited by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA). We are also offering a general track containing the same content as the micro-credential. However, the general track will not result in a micro-credential badge. The general track does not require assignments with the rigor similar to a college course as the micro-credential track.
Prior to applying for this course paid by OSDE, there will be an in-person meeting on August 7, 2024, to explain the difference between the “general” track and the “micro-credential” track. We will hold 4 sessions, make sure to register for only 1 of the sessions.
At the end of each session, participants will make the determination to apply for either the “general” track or the “micro-credential” track through an online process. Please bring a device to complete this application.
Each applicant must be employed with a public school district and provide a letter on school letterhead from an administrator indicating employment for the 2024-2025 school year. As applications are reviewed and selected, priority will be given to individuals currently teaching in the area of reading. For example, priority will be given to positions such as special education teachers, Title I reading teachers, reading specialists/interventionists, speech-language pathologists, and lower elementary general education teachers, etc. There will be a limited number of individuals selected to enroll in these courses due to limited funds. Completion of the micro-credential course, including submitting all course assignments on time, the individual will receive a $2,000 stipend. The general track will not receive a stipend, but the course will be paid by OSDE.
Please register as soon as possible since there is limited space available. For more information, please see the attached flyer.
These courses fulfill the requirements listed in 70 O.S. § 1210.196.5: Guidelines for Training of Volunteer Diabetes Care Assistants.
If you have any questions, please contact Diabetes Training.
Live Classes:
- Tulsa Area: August 8, 2024- Register Here
- OKC Area: September 4, 2024- Register Here
Live Virtual Registration:
- August 27, 2024- Register Here
- September 24, 2024- Register Here
- November 7, 2024- Register Here
On-demand virtual Classes on OSDE Connect will open on July 1, 2024:
This course fulfills the requirements listed in 70 O.S § 1210.284: Vision Screening - Recommendations on Standards - Comprehensive Eye Exam on Failure - Annual Reports.
If you have any questions, please send them to Kellie Carter
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On-Demand Renewal Training Password Request
Vision Screening Provider Training- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Oklahoma City: September 19, 2024 - Register Here
- Tulsa: October 3, 2024 - Register Here
Vision Screening Trainer of Provider (only available to those who are certified in Vision Screening Provider Training) - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Oklahoma City: September 19, 2024 - Register Here
- Tulsa: October 3, 2024 - Register Here
CPI Regional Training
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will be holding their CPI 2-day Regional Trainings for you to send 4 employees to get blue card certified. This training will cover both verbal intervention and restraints.
Limited seats available! Registration is now OPEN!
Join us on July 25-26, 2024 in OKC!OSDE-SES will host CPI Verbal Intervention Regional Trainings with no associated costs to districts. Verbal interventions will not include de-escalation techniques or holds/restrictions. This training is reimbursable through Project 615 for substitutes, travel, and lodging at least 60 miles one-way. Registration is limited to 4 participants per district.
- August 29, 2024: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- September 5, 2024: Ardmore, Oklahoma
- October 4, 2024: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- January 17, 2025: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- February 7, 2025: Guymon, Oklahoma
- February 21, 2025: Lawton, Oklahoma
While OSDE will be pressing forward with verbal interventions, prior blue card certifications are applicable to the content of the training until the expiration date. At that time the district has two options.
- One option is to send a district representative to become a train-the-trainer with certification from the CPI "institute".
- The second option is attending a training for verbal interventions hosted by OSDE.
Should districts choose to train with the CPI institute those associated costs are reimbursable through Project 615 as well. Lastly, the individual trained can only train within their base of employment.
For additional information contact Jamie Schroeder at (414) 441-1750
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will be hosting our Annual Conference for Support Staff for the 2024-2025 School Year.
- September 6, 2024: Ardmore, Oklahoma
- November 1, 2024: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- January 30, 2025: Lawton, Oklahoma
- February 6, 2025: Guymon, Oklahoma
If you have any questions about the Oklahoma's Engaging Support Conference, please email Megan Salisbury or Abby Johnson.
FY 23/24 Bonus Points
Districts may now submit 2023-2024 school year documentation related to special education to receive bonus points. Bonus points are located on the annual Determination report to be released November 2024. A district can earn up to two bonus points for professional development, transition planning and parent advisory committee meetings.
To access the bonus point survey, go to EdPlan>Tools>LEA Document Library>PD Bonus. Complete the survey and upload all professional development documentation (agenda with summarized description and sign-in sheet), transition planning and parent advisory committee meetings to the PD Bonus tab. Instructions to upload documentation are also located under the PD Bonus tab.
Documentation must meet the following criteria:- Must have 3 hours on the same topic.
- Can be divided into shorter time segments
- Must include general education and special education teachers.
- Topics related to special education only (no general district training)
- Documentation required includes topic, agenda and summary with date and times, and dated sign-in sheet.
Districts assigned "level 2, 3, or 4" DMR support through the differentiated monitoring process will automatically receive bonus point credit for completion of monitoring requirements.
Email Felica Denton when submission is ready for review or if you have questions. The deadline for submissions is Friday, September 27, 2024.
Educational Interpreter Registry
If your district employs educational interpreters, please verify that they are on the OSDE Educational Interpreter Registry. All interpreters in an educational setting are required to be on the registry and are required to obtain yearly CEUs.
Special Education Services
Oklahoma State Department of Education
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 412
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
P: (405) 521-3351 F: (405) 522-2380
SDESpecialEducation@sde.ok.gov
Categories: specialed
OSDE - SES - June 20, 2024 - External
Please see the June 2024 EDPlan Updates for IEP Early Childhood Environments and Invitation to Meeting Wizard.
OSDE is partnering with EdPlan to create an online Intervention Management System and Data Dashboard. These are free of charge for any district choosing to use this tool. However, in the data integration process, OSDE has noticed that some schools are labeled as the incorrect "Type of School" (e.g., Under OKMTSS tab the list of schools some sites are listed incorrectly as an elementary school when they are actually a high school site).
Please see this guidance included to update the "Type of School" under the Admin tab within EDPlan under the "Schools" tab to correct the site's school type. See the "Type of School" dropdown list.
This legislative year has been awesome for students with disabilities attending IPSE programs! Recently signed by Governor Stitt, two important bills will provide tuition and scholarship funding for students attending Comprehensive Transition Programs (CTPs) at colleges and universities in Oklahoma:
- SB 1624 – amends the Oklahoma Higher Education Tuition Aid Act; allows resident students enrolled in CTP programs to be eligible for the Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grants (OTAG); eligible programs of training shall include comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs approved by the United States Department of Education.
- HB 3792 – creates the Oklahoma Access and Achievement Act and the Oklahoma Access and Achievement Program, to provide an award to eligible students with intellectual disabilities who are pursuing studies in this state at a CTP program; effectively expands Oklahoma's Promise to include students attending CTP-designated programs in Oklahoma; will be funded through the Oklahoma Higher Access Learning Trust Fund.
Beginning in 2016 with HB 1065, work began to encourage entities and stakeholders to begin creating CTPs in Oklahoma for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Julie Lackey, Director of the OKIPSE Alliance, has been one of many champions dedicated to this endeavor. Oklahoma currently has three Comprehensive Transition Programs. Now, thanks to Senator Seifried & Representative Vancuren, and Representatives Hefner, McBride, Deck, Pittman, Schreiber, Swope and Munson, and Senators Seifried & Kirt, along with Jarrett Jobe with the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, and many other supporters, we have new funding streams approved by the Governor for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to attend Oklahoma’s CTPs. The OK-IPSE Alliance webpage Paying for College has links to current resources to help students with I/DD attend CTPs. Also, for an infographic on Why Consider IPSE Programs after High School? and more information on CTPs (in English, Spanish, and Plain Text) in Oklahoma, view the OKIPSE Alliance downloadable resources page.
Please find the SHORT Need and Interest Survey regarding Education after High School for students with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities in Oklahoma. This survey has been developed in partnership with OKIPSE Alliance, Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services and Sooner SUCCESS. Your responses are confidential and very much needed as we look at expanding Inclusive Post Secondary Education (IPSE) programs in our state.
THANK YOU for your time. Your opinion will make a difference when planning new programs!
Navigating Special Education and Beyond
The Oklahoma Parents Center (OPC) would like to announce our 15th Annual Statewide Conference “Navigating Special Education and Beyond”
Join us on Friday and Saturday, June 28-29, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30am – 3:30pm.This conference is designed to educate parents, families and professionals in building partnerships that meet the needs of children and youth with the full range of disabilities ages’ birth to 26. As with every statewide conference, there will be great speakers, much information shared, lunch, and plenty of door prizes.
It is FREE for attendees, but we do need you to register.
For more information please see the Statewide Conference Flyer, also available in Spanish.
The National Resource Center for Paraeducators, Related Service Providers, and Interveners is proud to announce a new year of monthly, low-cost, 2-hour, professional development webinars!
Teacher and Paraeducator teams are encouraged to ign up together! New topics every month!! Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10 am – 12 pm MDT! Discounts for multiple webinars and group rates are available!
Please see the Saturday Mornings with the NRCP for registration.
Sooner Success has compiled a list of 2024 summer/camp opportunities.
Please note: This document is for informational purposes only. It is recommended that families check with each camp to verify information, costs, requirements, and dates. Sooner Success also indicates on the 2024 Camp List that: “Caregivers may be eligible to help offset costs for camp if they qualify for the Lifespan Respite Voucher program.
For more information visit Sooner Success Respite or call (405) 271-2710.
Who? STEM is open to all Oklahoma students with disabilities, ages 14-19 (i.e., on an IEP, 504 Plan, or other documented physical, mental, or cognitive disabilities). Parents, guardians, and siblings are encouraged to support this learning experience by helping if needed, or wanted.
What: Students will learn how to use computers, software, and related technologies to design and create the following:
Power Racer Dragster – Powered HT Racer – Full Color Patches for caps, jackets, and pants – Bracelet – T-Shirt – Mouse Pad – Pin Back Buttons – And More! Come join us. Registration links are in the flyers.
Who? STEM is open to all Oklahoma students with disabilities, ages 14-19 (i.e., on an IEP, 504 Plan, or other documented physical, mental, or cognitive disabilities). Parents, guardians, and siblings are encouraged to support this learning experience by helping if needed, or wanted.
What: Students will learn how to use computers, software, and related technologies to design and create the following:
Power Racer Dragster – Powered HT Racer – Full Color Patches for caps, jackets, and pants – Bracelet – T-Shirt – Mouse Pad – Pin Back Buttons – And More! Come join us. Registration links are in the flyers.
2024 Inclusive Communications Conference - Inclusive Minds, Unified Hearts: Empower through Communication
Don’t miss Oklahoma’s very first 2024 Inclusive Communication Conference and unlock the power of inclusive communication! Hosted by the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma, Beyond the Spectrum OK, and the Down Syndrome Association of Oklahoma, the one-day conference will be held on Wednesday, July 17th from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Metro Tech in Oklahoma City. This inaugural conference aims to bring together K-12 educators, providers, and caregivers for a comprehensive discussion on communication in various forms, particularly addressing the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and complex communication disorders in academic settings. The conference will feature keynote speakers, breakout sessions, panel discussions, and resource vendors from both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors from across the state of Oklahoma.
Registration for attendees is FREE, but space is limited, so make sure to register today!
**NEW** OSU Special Education Boot Camp
The Oklahoma State University offers a 36-credit online master's degree in special education that focuses on working with children with mild/moderate disabilities in special education and general education classrooms.
For more information on OSU Online Boot Camp, please see the OSU Boot Camp Flyer.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will be holding their CPI 2-day Regional Trainings for you to send 4 employees to get blue card certified.
Limited seats available! Registration is now OPEN!
Join us on July 25-26, 2024 in OKC!OSDE-SES will host CPI Verbal Intervention Regional Trainings with no associated costs to districts. Verbal interventions will not include de-escalation techniques or holds/restrictions. This training is reimbursable through Project 615 for substitutes, travel, and lodging at least 60 miles one-way. Registration is limited to 4 participants per district.
- August 29, 2024: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- September 5, 2024: Ardmore, Oklahoma
- October 4, 2024: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- January 17, 2025: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- February 7, 2025: Guymon, Oklahoma
- February 21, 2025: Lawton, Oklahoma
While OSDE will be pressing forward with verbal interventions, prior blue card certifications are applicable to the content of the training until the expiration date. At that time the district has two options.
- One option is to send a district representative to become a train-the-trainer with certification from the CPI "institute".
- The second option is attending a training for verbal interventions hosted by OSDE.
Should districts choose to train with the CPI institute those associated costs are reimbursable through Project 615 as well. Lastly, the individual trained can only train within their base of employment.
For additional information contact Jamie Schroeder at (414) 441-1750
The Oklahoma State Department of Education – Office of Special Education Services in collaboration with Dr. Kaylin Coody, will host a series of Paraprofessional training this Fall.
Designed for those wanting to obtain the Tier 2 Paraprofessional Certificate, the training provides an overview of classroom behavior strategies, legal aspects of special education, and data collection.
The training is divided into two locations. With each location having a Part I and Part II.
There is no cost associated with the training. If participants cannot attend and do not cancel within 4 days prior to the training, the district will be responsible for the cost associated with the participant(s), approximately $100 each.
Enrollment is limited to 50 participants.
Registration for the
- Oklahoma City September 17, 2024 & October 22, 2024
- Glenpool September 18, 2024 (sold out) & October 23, 2024
Questions about the training, or for those requiring interpreting services, can be directed to Abby Johnson.
Beginning with the incoming 2024-2025 school year districts requesting training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Nonviolent Crisis Intervention With Advanced Physical Skills are encouraged to send an employee to become a Certified Trainer for CPI. Once certified to become a trainer the said employee will be certified to train others in their place of employment. Beginning with the forthcoming school year OSDE will be transitioning to Verbal Interventions only and will not train individuals in the disengagements or restraints in CPI. Please note the dates, locations, and the information for contacting the CPI Senior Territory Manager for Oklahoma below.
- Associated costs to districts
reimbursable through Project 615 - Participants become certified to train
others in their place of employment.
Location and Date:
- Oklahoma City
- August 20, 2024-August 22, 2024
- December 10, 2024-December 12, 2024
- Oklahoma City - APS (Advanced)
- June 4, 2024-June 7, 2024
- Tulsa
- August 6, 2024-August 8, 2024
- October 15, 2024-October 17, 2024
Jaime Schroeder, Schedule a Call Senior Territory Account Manager at CPI for Kansas, Oklahoma & Nebraska Crisis Prevention Institute 10850 W. Park Place, Suite 250 • Milwaukee, WI 53224 Direct 414.441.1750 • crisisprevention.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jaime-schroeder
Blood Drive
The Center on Transition Innovations at Virginia Commonwealth University continues providing resources for each month’s focus, with June spotlighting Independent Living! CTI says “Summer is the best time to dive in and take steps toward independence and success without stressful deadlines! This month, we're focusing on empowering students with the skills they need to live independently.” Check back each week this month for CTI’s Resources for June on the theme of Independent Living. They also offer free self-paced courses for families, professionals, and youth:
- Get Ready for Independent Living Facilitators Guide (PDF): This week's resource on independent living will better prepare you to facilitate CTI’s free course on independent living for your students with disabilities. This guide provides an overview of each course lesson, tips for planning and implementing the course, and guidance on best practices for the course. Check it out today!
- Self-Paced Transition Topic Professional Development During Summer Break: Interested in some Summer PD to add to your transition toolbox? CTI can help. They have a selection of self-paced, free courses that you can take to refresh your knowledge of best practices in transition. Check out CTI’s courses on Fundamentals of Transition Planning, Work-Based Learning, Get Ready for College, Get Ready for Your Career, and Get Ready for Independent Living, all of which are free.
Special Education Services
Oklahoma State Department of Education
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 412
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
P: (405) 521-3351 F: (405) 522-2380
SDESpecialEducation@sde.ok.gov
Categories: specialed
OSDE - SES - June 18, 2024 - Internal
Please find the LINK for a SHORT Need and Interest Survey regarding Education after High School for students with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities in Oklahoma. This survey has been developed in partnership with OKIPSE Alliance, Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services and Sooner SUCCESS. Your responses are confidential and very much needed as we look at expanding Inclusive Post Secondary Education (IPSE) programs in our state. THANK YOU for your time. Your opinion will make a difference when planning new programs!
The 2023-2024 Vision Screening Report is now open on Single Sign-On. Each year, the Oklahoma State Department of Education requires schools to report the vision screening results of Kindergarten, first grade, and third grade students, in response to state law 70 O.S. § 1210.284. The Vision Screening report is due June 14, 2024.
If you have questions or concerns, contact Kellie Carter, Manager of School Nursing Programs.
**NEW** Information for 24/25 SY
The Office of Student Data Information has released information regarding the new grade levels for the 2024-2025 school year. Additional grade level codes have been added as part of the SIF upgrade to assist with the enrollment of 3-year-old students (PR) differentiating them from 4-year-old students (PK). OSDE will utilize the grade code of 13 for OAAP students either working toward their Alternate Diploma after their 12th-grade year or OAAP students returning for services after earning an Alternate Diploma. The grade code of 13 will be used for all enrolment after 12th grade.
Your EOY data submission is due on 6/30/2024. As of 6/18/2024, 163 districts have nothing submitted on their District Summary Data page. With the deadline drawing near, we wanted to remind you of your required data submission before it’s too late.. If you’re unsure what’s needed in your EOY submission, please see the following checklist:
- Complete the District Summary Data page. This includes data related to initial evaluations (Indicator 11), SoonerStart referrals (Indicator 12), and personnel. Note: CEIS is also included in the District Summary Data page, however, that only applies to only a handful of districts—you will know if you are one.
- Enter your discipline data. There are two discipline reports located in Advanced Reporting— the Discipline Report and the Discipline Incident Report. These reports will be blank until you start entering your discipline data. Ideally, the discipline incidents in your SIS should be close, or equal to what’s been entered in EDPlan.
- Check your Early Childhood Outcomes Report and enter any necessary entry/exit scores. Depending on the unique situation of each student in your early childhood program, some may or may not require data entries. Review each student on your Early Childhood Outcomes Report to confirm each are compliant.
- Secondary Transition checks. If you are a K-12 district, check your Secondary Transition Report to verify that all students aged 15 years old and in 9th grade have active IEPs through the end of the school year, and that each have post-secondary goals and transition services listed on their IEPs.
- Check your Exit Report. While exiting data will be due in the latter part of August, now is a good time to check your report to verify its accuracy and draft an appeal list. During the exiting data verification in August, districts will again have a chance to verify their exiting data and file appeals to add or remove students from their exiting report. This is done in an effort not only to collect quality and reliable data, but to also maintain graduation/dropout rates for districts.
Certification - The certification window will open on 7/2/2024 and close on 7/14/2024. On 7/2, OKSDE will email survey invitations to all superintendents to certify the EOY data. The survey invitation will include a link to a Google survey that the superintendent will need to complete to certify the data.
For assistance with your EOY submission, all EOY resources can be found here: https://sde.ok.gov/end-year-data-reporting.
- Early Childhood Outcomes for all children exiting preschool this school year must be completed no later than 6/30/2024 in order to count as completed for the district. Guidance regarding entry and exit ECOs, as well as best practice is available on the website.
- District data related to early childhood transitions must be submitted (even if no transitions occurred) no later than 6/30/2024 via the District Summary Data in EdPlan. Guidance related to early childhood transition and early childhood enrollment is also available on the website.
- End of Year Reports for ECOs and Early Childhood Transitions are available in EdPlan Advanced Reporting.
- While looking at these reports, consider the red flags as a prompt for LEA teams to check to ensure ECOs and early childhood transitions have been completed as indicated. If they have been done, then nothing additional is required.
- These reports are available as tools for districts. They are informational, so the red flag report will likely not change.
- For questions related to early childhood data, please reach out to the data team and/or Megan Withers.
District FY24 CloseOuts
FY 24 Close Outs are now open. Districts must perform a closeout for IDEA projects 618, 621, 623, 625, 641, 642. Projects 613, 615, 616, 619, 626, and 627 do not require a closeout. Closeouts must be completed online through the GMS and completed by September 1st. Closeouts cannot be performed until all submitted claims have been processed. Please contact your finance specialist if assistance is needed.
New memorandum regarding changes and updates to the application for High Needs, Tier I and Tier II. Please contact your finance specialist for any assistance
OSDE sponsored events, professional development, and conferences are beneficial to special education teachers and staff. Information about upcoming events can be found on the Project 613 list.
Additional information or questions about Project 613 can be directed to Abby Johnson.
Targeted districts will be receiving funds for the purpose of developing or improving an OKMTSS framework using an evidence-based academic and/or behavior continuum of interventions through tiered support.
The Project 619 Memo provides actions steps and additional information.
The FY2025 Assurances are now available online. Assurances must be completed prior to July 1st.
You can access the Assurances through your Single Sign On.
- Sign into your Single Sign On
- Select: Grants Management/Expenditure Reporting
- Select: Page on the GMS Access
- Change Fiscal Year: 2025
- Proceed: Create your Assurances
When completing the FY25 Assurances, districts should be sure their nine digit zip code corresponds with their physical address. The physical address should match the districts physical address in SAM.gov.
Secondary Technical Assistance
OSDE-SES is providing Transition Technical Assistance through a temporary, part-time Secondary Transition Program Specialist. Assistance to schools/districts will be available through various formats to include e-mail, phone, virtual (via Microsoft Teams) and/or in-person. Please use this link to complete a Transition Technical Assistance Request for your school/district regarding Secondary Transition topics, including the new Alternate Diploma and 18-22 Transition Programs. For brief questions and/or more information about Transition Technical Assistance, please contact Claudia Beckner or Lori Chesnut.
Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Survey and Informational Webinar
Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Survey is the “Percent of youth who had IEPs, are no longer in secondary school and who have been competitively employed, enrolled in some type of postsecondary school, or both, within one year of leaving high school.” The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Special Education Services (OSDE-SES) annually surveys exiters (students who exit the IDEA) aged 16 and up a year after they graduate, drop out, or age out. The results are reflected on the annual District Determination Profile (DDP). It is important to have a high percentage of exiters participate in the Post-School Outcomes (PSO) Survey to ensure that the data are representative of the State and districts and useful in improving effective transition programs and services. Districts may opt-in to Survey their former students to reconnect and raise PSO response rates.
Watch the OSDE-SES and Data-Driven Enterprises Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Informational Webinar to learn more about opting in to survey your former students to raise your response rates and to find out what they have been doing since leaving high school!
Check out the updated the updated PSO Guidance Briefs.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, the State Personnel Development Grant, Project AWARE, the State Systemic Improvement Plan- B, and other collaborating offices, are hosting the MTSS Summer Conference. The intent of this conference is to support educators in a focused approach to align and implement an MTSS systems. The conference is not intended to only consist of background knowledge but to provide actionable steps and information to implement high-quality implementations for all students.
When:
Pre-Conference- June 24th; 12:30-4:30pm- Learn the MTSS Frameworks
- Pyramid Model
- Resources
- Keynote Session- OKMTSS on EDPlan
- Breakout groups
- Networking/Connection Sessions
- Live webinar style sessions
- Virtual Engagement
Register your MTSS teams today! Registration is limited! Participants attending the in-person conference will leave the conference with ongoing conference materials! We look forward to connecting with you!
For more information about this conference, please reach out to Alexa Hudak.
Welcome to inspireOK 24, where educators come together to innovate and inspire! Dive into a day of collaborative learning, sharing insights, and crafting transformative teaching practices tailored for Oklahoma schools.
Reserve your spot now by registering and remember to print your ticket for hassle-free entry to all sessions. Let's ignite change and shape tomorrow's education landscape together!
Join us on July 15, 2024 from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
For more information, please see the Register, Sessions and Conference Program.
These courses fulfill the requirements listed in 70 O.S. § 1210.196.5: Guidelines for Training of Volunteer Diabetes Care Assistants.
If you have any questions, please contact Diabetes Training.
Live Classes:
- Tulsa Area: August 8, 2024- Register Here
- OKC Area: September 4, 2024- Register Here
Live Virtual Registration:
- August 27, 2024- Register Here
- September 24, 2024- Register Here
- November 7, 2024- Register Here
On-demand virtual Classes on OSDE Connect will open on July 1, 2024:
CPI Regional Training
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will be holding their CPI 2-day Regional Trainings for you to send 4 employees to get blue card certified.
Limited seats available! Registration is now OPEN!
Join us on July 25-26, 2024 in OKC!OSDE-SES will host CPI Verbal Intervention Regional Trainings with no associated costs to districts. Verbal interventions will not include de-escalation techniques or holds/restrictions. This training is reimbursable through Project 615 for substitutes, travel, and lodging at least 60 miles one-way. Registration is limited to 4 participants per district.
- August 29, 2024: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- September 5, 2024: Ardmore, Oklahoma
- October 4, 2024: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- January 17, 2025: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- February 7, 2025: Guymon, Oklahoma
- February 21, 2025: Lawton, Oklahoma
While OSDE will be pressing forward with verbal interventions, prior blue card certifications are applicable to the content of the training until the expiration date. At that time the district has two options.
- One option is to send a district representative to become a train-the-trainer with certification from the CPI "institute".
- The second option is attending a training for verbal interventions hosted by OSDE.
Should districts choose to train with the CPI institute those associated costs are reimbursable through Project 615 as well. Lastly, the individual trained can only train within their base of employment.
For additional information contact Jamie Schroeder at (414) 441-1750
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will be hosting our Annual Conference for Support Staff for the 2024-2025 School Year.
- September 6, 2024: Ardmore, Oklahoma
- November 1, 2024: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- January 30, 2025: Lawton, Oklahoma
- February 6, 2025: Guymon, Oklahoma
If you have any questions about the Oklahoma's Engaging Support Conference, please email Megan Salisbury or Abby Johnson.
FY 23/24 Bonus Points
Districts may now submit 2023-2024 school year documentation related to special education to receive bonus points. Bonus points are located on the annual Determination report to be released November 2024. A district can earn up to two bonus points for professional development, transition planning and parent advisory committee meetings.
To access the bonus point survey, go to EdPlan>Tools>LEA Document Library>PD Bonus. Complete the survey and upload all professional development documentation (agenda with summarized description and sign-in sheet), transition planning and parent advisory committee meetings to the PD Bonus tab. Instructions to upload documentation are also located under the PD Bonus tab.
Documentation must meet the following criteria:- Must have 3 hours on the same topic.
- Can be divided into shorter time segments
- Must include general education and special education teachers.
- Topics related to special education only (no general district training)
- Documentation required includes topic, agenda and summary with date and times, and dated sign-in sheet.
Districts assigned "level 2, 3, or 4" DMR support through the differentiated monitoring process will automatically receive bonus point credit for completion of monitoring requirements.
Email Felica Denton when submission is ready for review or if you have questions. The deadline for submissions is Friday, September 27, 2024.
Educational Interpreter Registry
If your district employs educational interpreters, please verify that they are on the OSDE Educational Interpreter Registry. All interpreters in an educational setting are required to be on the registry and are required to obtain yearly CEUs.
Special Education Services
Oklahoma State Department of Education
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 412
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
P: (405) 521-3351 F: (405) 522-2380
SDESpecialEducation@sde.ok.gov
Categories: specialed
OSDE - SES - June 13, 2024 - External
Please see the June 2024 EDPlan Updates for IEP Early Childhood Environments and Invitation to Meeting Wizard.
OSDE is partnering with EdPlan to create an online Intervention Management System and Data Dashboard. These are free of charge for any district choosing to use this tool. However, in the data integration process, OSDE has noticed that some schools are labeled as the incorrect "Type of School" (e.g., Under OKMTSS tab the list of schools some sites are listed incorrectly as an elementary school when they are actually a high school site).
Please see this guidance included to update the "Type of School" under the Admin tab within EDPlan under the "Schools" tab to correct the site's school type. See the "Type of School" dropdown list.
This legislative year has been awesome for students with disabilities attending IPSE programs! Recently signed by Governor Stitt, two important bills will provide tuition and scholarship funding for students attending Comprehensive Transition Programs (CTPs) at colleges and universities in Oklahoma:
- SB 1624 – amends the Oklahoma Higher Education Tuition Aid Act; allows resident students enrolled in CTP programs to be eligible for the Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grants (OTAG); eligible programs of training shall include comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs approved by the United States Department of Education.
- HB 3792 – creates the Oklahoma Access and Achievement Act and the Oklahoma Access and Achievement Program, to provide an award to eligible students with intellectual disabilities who are pursuing studies in this state at a CTP program; effectively expands Oklahoma's Promise to include students attending CTP-designated programs in Oklahoma; will be funded through the Oklahoma Higher Access Learning Trust Fund.
Beginning in 2016 with HB 1065, work began to encourage entities and stakeholders to begin creating CTPs in Oklahoma for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Julie Lackey, Director of the OKIPSE Alliance, has been one of many champions dedicated to this endeavor. Oklahoma currently has three Comprehensive Transition Programs. Now, thanks to Senator Seifried & Representative Vancuren, and Representatives Hefner, McBride, Deck, Pittman, Schreiber, Swope and Munson, and Senators Seifried & Kirt, along with Jarrett Jobe with the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, and many other supporters, we have new funding streams approved by the Governor for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to attend Oklahoma’s CTPs. The OK-IPSE Alliance webpage Paying for College has links to current resources to help students with I/DD attend CTPs. Also, for an infographic on Why Consider IPSE Programs after High School? and more information on CTPs (in English, Spanish, and Plain Text) in Oklahoma, view the OKIPSE Alliance downloadable resources page.
Please find the SHORT Need and Interest Survey regarding Education after High School for students with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities in Oklahoma. This survey has been developed in partnership with OKIPSE Alliance, Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services and Sooner SUCCESS. Your responses are confidential and very much needed as we look at expanding Inclusive Post Secondary Education (IPSE) programs in our state.
THANK YOU for your time. Your opinion will make a difference when planning new programs!
Navigating Special Education and Beyond
The Oklahoma Parents Center (OPC) would like to announce our 15th Annual Statewide Conference “Navigating Special Education and Beyond”
Join us on Friday and Saturday, June 28-29, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30am – 3:30pm.This conference is designed to educate parents, families and professionals in building partnerships that meet the needs of children and youth with the full range of disabilities ages’ birth to 26. As with every statewide conference, there will be great speakers, much information shared, lunch, and plenty of door prizes.
It is FREE for attendees, but we do need you to register.
For more information please see the Statewide Conference Flyer, also available in Spanish.
The National Resource Center for Paraeducators, Related Service Providers, and Interveners is proud to announce a new year of monthly, low-cost, 2-hour, professional development webinars!
Teacher and Paraeducator teams are encouraged to ign up together! New topics every month!! Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10 am – 12 pm MDT! Discounts for multiple webinars and group rates are available!
Please see the Saturday Mornings with the NRCP for registration.
Sooner Success has compiled a list of 2024 summer/camp opportunities.
Please note: This document is for informational purposes only. It is recommended that families check with each camp to verify information, costs, requirements, and dates. Sooner Success also indicates on the 2024 Camp List that: “Caregivers may be eligible to help offset costs for camp if they qualify for the Lifespan Respite Voucher program.
For more information visit Sooner Success Respite or call (405) 271-2710.
Who? STEM is open to all Oklahoma students with disabilities, ages 14-19 (i.e., on an IEP, 504 Plan, or other documented physical, mental, or cognitive disabilities). Parents, guardians, and siblings are encouraged to support this learning experience by helping if needed, or wanted.
What: Students will learn how to use computers, software, and related technologies to design and create the following:
Power Racer Dragster – Powered HT Racer – Full Color Patches for caps, jackets, and pants – Bracelet – T-Shirt – Mouse Pad – Pin Back Buttons – And More! Come join us. Registration links are in the flyers.
Who? STEM is open to all Oklahoma students with disabilities, ages 14-19 (i.e., on an IEP, 504 Plan, or other documented physical, mental, or cognitive disabilities). Parents, guardians, and siblings are encouraged to support this learning experience by helping if needed, or wanted.
What: Students will learn how to use computers, software, and related technologies to design and create the following:
Power Racer Dragster – Powered HT Racer – Full Color Patches for caps, jackets, and pants – Bracelet – T-Shirt – Mouse Pad – Pin Back Buttons – And More! Come join us. Registration links are in the flyers.
2024 Inclusive Communications Conference - Inclusive Minds, Unified Hearts: Empower through Communication
Don’t miss Oklahoma’s very first 2024 Inclusive Communication Conference and unlock the power of inclusive communication! Hosted by the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma, Beyond the Spectrum OK, and the Down Syndrome Association of Oklahoma, the one-day conference will be held on Wednesday, July 17th from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Metro Tech in Oklahoma City. This inaugural conference aims to bring together K-12 educators, providers, and caregivers for a comprehensive discussion on communication in various forms, particularly addressing the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and complex communication disorders in academic settings. The conference will feature keynote speakers, breakout sessions, panel discussions, and resource vendors from both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors from across the state of Oklahoma.
Registration for attendees is FREE, but space is limited, so make sure to register today!
**NEW** OSU Special Education Boot Camp
The Oklahoma State University offers a 36-credit online master's degree in special education that focuses on working with children with mild/moderate disabilities in special education and general education classrooms.
For more information on OSU Online Boot Camp, please see the OSU Boot Camp Flyer.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will be holding their CPI 2-day Regional Trainings for you to send 4 employees to get blue card certified.
Limited seats available! Registration is now OPEN!
Join us on July 25-26, 2024 in OKC!OSDE-SES will host CPI Verbal Intervention Regional Trainings with no associated costs to districts. Verbal interventions will not include de-escalation techniques or holds/restrictions. This training is reimbursable through Project 615 for substitutes, travel, and lodging at least 60 miles one-way. Registration is limited to 4 participants per district.
- August 29, 2024: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- September 5, 2024: Ardmore, Oklahoma
- October 4, 2024: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- January 17, 2025: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- February 7, 2025: Guymon, Oklahoma
- February 21, 2025: Lawton, Oklahoma
While OSDE will be pressing forward with verbal interventions, prior blue card certifications are applicable to the content of the training until the expiration date. At that time the district has two options.
- One option is to send a district representative to become a train-the-trainer with certification from the CPI "institute".
- The second option is attending a training for verbal interventions hosted by OSDE.
Should districts choose to train with the CPI institute those associated costs are reimbursable through Project 615 as well. Lastly, the individual trained can only train within their base of employment.
For additional information contact Jamie Schroeder at (414) 441-1750
The Oklahoma State Department of Education – Office of Special Education Services in collaboration with Dr. Kaylin Coody, will host a series of Paraprofessional training this Fall.
Designed for those wanting to obtain the Tier 2 Paraprofessional Certificate, the training provides an overview of classroom behavior strategies, legal aspects of special education, and data collection.
The training is divided into two locations. With each location having a Part I and Part II.
There is no cost associated with the training. If participants cannot attend and do not cancel within 4 days prior to the training, the district will be responsible for the cost associated with the participant(s), approximately $100 each.
Enrollment is limited to 50 participants.
Registration for the
- Oklahoma City September 17, 2024 & October 22, 2024
- Glenpool September 18, 2024 (sold out) & October 23, 2024
Questions about the training, or for those requiring interpreting services, can be directed to Abby Johnson.
Beginning with the incoming 2024-2025 school year districts requesting training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Nonviolent Crisis Intervention With Advanced Physical Skills are encouraged to send an employee to become a Certified Trainer for CPI. Once certified to become a trainer the said employee will be certified to train others in their place of employment. Beginning with the forthcoming school year OSDE will be transitioning to Verbal Interventions only and will not train individuals in the disengagements or restraints in CPI. Please note the dates, locations, and the information for contacting the CPI Senior Territory Manager for Oklahoma below.
- Associated costs to districts
reimbursable through Project 615 - Participants become certified to train
others in their place of employment.
Location and Date:
- Oklahoma City
- August 20, 2024-August 22, 2024
- December 10, 2024-December 12, 2024
- Oklahoma City - APS (Advanced)
- June 4, 2024-June 7, 2024
- Tulsa
- August 6, 2024-August 8, 2024
- October 15, 2024-October 17, 2024
Jaime Schroeder, Schedule a Call Senior Territory Account Manager at CPI for Kansas, Oklahoma & Nebraska Crisis Prevention Institute 10850 W. Park Place, Suite 250 • Milwaukee, WI 53224 Direct 414.441.1750 • crisisprevention.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jaime-schroeder
Blood Drive
The Center on Transition Innovations at Virginia Commonwealth University continues providing resources for each month’s focus, with June spotlighting Independent Living! CTI says “Summer is the best time to dive in and take steps toward independence and success without stressful deadlines! This month, we're focusing on empowering students with the skills they need to live independently.” Check back each week this month for CTI’s Resources for June on the theme of Independent Living. They also offer free self-paced courses for families, professionals, and youth:
- Get Ready for Independent Living Facilitators Guide (PDF): This week's resource on independent living will better prepare you to facilitate CTI’s free course on independent living for your students with disabilities. This guide provides an overview of each course lesson, tips for planning and implementing the course, and guidance on best practices for the course. Check it out today!
- Self-Paced Transition Topic Professional Development During Summer Break: Interested in some Summer PD to add to your transition toolbox? CTI can help. They have a selection of self-paced, free courses that you can take to refresh your knowledge of best practices in transition. Check out CTI’s courses on Fundamentals of Transition Planning, Work-Based Learning, Get Ready for College, Get Ready for Your Career, and Get Ready for Independent Living, all of which are free.
Special Education Services
Oklahoma State Department of Education
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 412
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
P: (405) 521-3351 F: (405) 522-2380
SDESpecialEducation@sde.ok.gov
Categories: specialed
OSDE - SES - June 11, 2024 - Internal
Please find the LINK for a SHORT Need and Interest Survey regarding Education after High School for students with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities in Oklahoma. This survey has been developed in partnership with OKIPSE Alliance, Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services and Sooner SUCCESS. Your responses are confidential and very much needed as we look at expanding Inclusive Post Secondary Education (IPSE) programs in our state. THANK YOU for your time. Your opinion will make a difference when planning new programs!
The 2023-2024 Vision Screening Report is now open on Single Sign-On. Each year, the Oklahoma State Department of Education requires schools to report the vision screening results of Kindergarten, first grade, and third grade students, in response to state law 70 O.S. § 1210.284. The Vision Screening report is due June 14, 2024.
If you have questions or concerns, contact Kellie Carter, Manager of School Nursing Programs.
**NEW** End of Year (EOY) Reminder
Your EOY data submission is due on 6/30/2024. As of 6/10/2024, nearly half of districts have nothing submitted on their District Summary Data page. While there is still time, we wanted to send a friendly reminder so that you can get started now in case something goes awry. If you’re unsure what’s needed in your EOY submission, please see the following checklist:
- Complete the District Summary Data page. This includes data related to initial evaluations (Indicator 11), SoonerStart referrals (Indicator 12), and personnel. Note: CEIS is also included in the District Summary Data page, however, that won’t apply to most districts.
- Enter your discipline data. There are two discipline reports located in Advanced Reporting— the Discipline Report and the Discipline Incident Report. These reports will be blank until you start entering your discipline data. Ideally, the discipline incidents in your SIS should be close, or equal to what’s been entered in EDPlan.
- Check your Early Childhood Outcomes Report and enter any necessary entry/exit scores. Depending on the unique situation of each student in your early childhood program, some may or may not require data entries. Review each student on your Early Childhood Outcomes Report to confirm each are in compliance.
- Secondary Transition checks. If you are a K-12 district, check your Secondary Transition Report to verify that all students aged 15 years old and in 9th grade are in active IEPs through the end of the school year, and that each have post secondary goals and transition services listed on their IEPs.
- Check your Exit Report. While exiting data will be due in the latter part of August, now is a good time to check your report to verify its accuracy and draft an appeal list. During the exiting data verification in August, districts will again have a chance to verify their exiting data and file appeals to add or remove students from their exiting report. This is done in an effort not only to collect quality and reliable data, but to also maintain graduation/dropout rates for districts.
Certification - The certification window will open on 7/2/2024 and close on 7/14/2024. On 7/2, OKSDE will email survey invitations to all superintendents to certify the EOY data. The survey invitation will include a link to a Google survey that the superintendent will need to complete to certify the data.
For assistance with your EOY submission, all EOY resources can be found here: https://sde.ok.gov/end-year-data-reporting.
- Early Childhood Outcomes for all children exiting preschool this school year must be completed no later than 6/30/2024 in order to count as completed for the district. Guidance regarding entry and exit ECOs, as well as best practice is available on the website.
- District data related to early childhood transitions must be submitted (even if no transitions occurred) no later than 6/30/2024 via the District Summary Data in EdPlan. Guidance related to early childhood transition and early childhood enrollment is also available on the website.
- End of Year Reports for ECOs and Early Childhood Transitions are available in EdPlan Advanced Reporting.
- While looking at these reports, consider the red flags as a prompt for LEA teams to check to ensure ECOs and early childhood transitions have been completed as indicated. If they have been done, then nothing additional is required.
- These reports are available as tools for districts. They are informational, so the red flag report will likely not change.
- For questions related to early childhood data, please reach out to the data team and/or Megan Withers.
**NEW** District FY24 CloseOuts
FY 24 Close Outs are now open. Districts must perform a closeout for IDEA projects 618, 621, 623, 625, 641, 642. Projects 613, 615, 616, 619, 626, and 627 do not require a closeout. Closeouts must be completed online through the GMS and completed by September 1st. Closeouts cannot be performed until all submitted claims have been processed. Please contact your finance specialist if assistance is needed.
New memorandum regarding changes and updates to the application for High Needs, Tier I and Tier II. Please contact your finance specialist for any assistance
OSDE sponsored events, professional development, and conferences are beneficial to special education teachers and staff. Information about upcoming events can be found on the Project 613 list.
Additional information or questions about Project 613 can be directed to Abby Johnson.
Targeted districts will be receiving funds for the purpose of developing or improving an OKMTSS framework using an evidence-based academic and/or behavior continuum of interventions through tiered support.
The Project 619 Memo provides actions steps and additional information.
The FY2025 Assurances are now available online. Assurances must be completed prior to July 1st.
You can access the Assurances through your Single Sign On.
- Sign into your Single Sign On
- Select: Grants Management/Expenditure Reporting
- Select: Page on the GMS Access
- Change Fiscal Year: 2025
- Proceed: Create your Assurances
When completing the FY25 Assurances, districts should be sure their nine digit zip code corresponds with their physical address. The physical address should match the districts physical address in SAM.gov.
Secondary Technical Assistance
OSDE-SES is providing Transition Technical Assistance through a temporary, part-time Secondary Transition Program Specialist. Assistance to schools/districts will be available through various formats to include e-mail, phone, virtual (via Microsoft Teams) and/or in-person. Please use this link to complete a Transition Technical Assistance Request for your school/district regarding Secondary Transition topics, including the new Alternate Diploma and 18-22 Transition Programs. For brief questions and/or more information about Transition Technical Assistance, please contact Claudia Beckner or Lori Chesnut.
Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Survey and Informational Webinar
Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Survey is the “Percent of youth who had IEPs, are no longer in secondary school and who have been competitively employed, enrolled in some type of postsecondary school, or both, within one year of leaving high school.” The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Special Education Services (OSDE-SES) annually surveys exiters (students who exit the IDEA) aged 16 and up a year after they graduate, drop out, or age out. The results are reflected on the annual District Determination Profile (DDP). It is important to have a high percentage of exiters participate in the Post-School Outcomes (PSO) Survey to ensure that the data are representative of the State and districts and useful in improving effective transition programs and services. Districts may opt-in to Survey their former students to reconnect and raise PSO response rates.
Watch the OSDE-SES and Data-Driven Enterprises Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Informational Webinar to learn more about opting in to survey your former students to raise your response rates and to find out what they have been doing since leaving high school!
Check out the updated the updated PSO Guidance Briefs.
OSDE presents a one-day, opportunity for districts to participate in a hands-on
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Fidelity of Implementation
Rubric self-assessment. The self-assessment requires a district-level
MTSS Leadership team to assess the district’s implementation level of
the specific essential components necessary to have an MTSS framework
for academics and behavior.
Please see the OKMTSS Fidelity of Implementation Flyer for more information and registration.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, the State Personnel Development Grant, Project AWARE, the State Systemic Improvement Plan- B, and other collaborating offices, are hosting the MTSS Summer Conference. The intent of this conference is to support educators in a focused approach to align and implement an MTSS systems. The conference is not intended to only consist of background knowledge but to provide actionable steps and information to implement high-quality implementations for all students.
When:
Pre-Conference- June 24th; 12:30-4:30pm- Learn the MTSS Frameworks
- Pyramid Model
- Resources
- Keynote Session- OKMTSS on EDPlan
- Breakout groups
- Networking/Connection Sessions
- Live webinar style sessions
- Virtual Engagement
Register your MTSS teams today! Registration is limited! Participants attending the in-person conference will leave the conference with ongoing conference materials! We look forward to connecting with you!
For more information about this conference, please reach out to Alexa Hudak.
Welcome to inspireOK 24, where educators come together to innovate and inspire! Dive into a day of collaborative learning, sharing insights, and crafting transformative teaching practices tailored for Oklahoma schools.
Reserve your spot now by registering and remember to print your ticket for hassle-free entry to all sessions. Let's ignite change and shape tomorrow's education landscape together!
Join us on July 15, 2024 from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
For more information, please see the Register, Sessions and Conference Program.
These courses fulfill the requirements listed in 70 O.S. § 1210.196.5: Guidelines for Training of Volunteer Diabetes Care Assistants.
If you have any questions, please contact Diabetes Training.
Live Classes:
- Tulsa Area: August 8, 2024- Register Here
- OKC Area: September 4, 2024- Register Here
Live Virtual Registration:
- August 27, 2024- Register Here
- September 24, 2024- Register Here
- November 7, 2024- Register Here
On-demand virtual Classes on OSDE Connect will open on July 1, 2024:
CPI Regional Training
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will be holding their CPI 2-day Regional Trainings for you to send 4 employees to get blue card certified.
Limited seats available! Registration is now OPEN!
Join us on July 25-26, 2024 in OKC!OSDE-SES will host CPI Verbal Intervention Regional Trainings with no associated costs to districts. Verbal interventions will not include de-escalation techniques or holds/restrictions. This training is reimbursable through Project 615 for substitutes, travel, and lodging at least 60 miles one-way. Registration is limited to 4 participants per district.
- August 29, 2024: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- September 5, 2024: Ardmore, Oklahoma
- October 4, 2024: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- January 17, 2025: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- February 7, 2025: Guymon, Oklahoma
- February 21, 2025: Lawton, Oklahoma
While OSDE will be pressing forward with verbal interventions, prior blue card certifications are applicable to the content of the training until the expiration date. At that time the district has two options.
- One option is to send a district representative to become a train-the-trainer with certification from the CPI "institute".
- The second option is attending a training for verbal interventions hosted by OSDE.
Should districts choose to train with the CPI institute those associated costs are reimbursable through Project 615 as well. Lastly, the individual trained can only train within their base of employment.
For additional information contact Jamie Schroeder at (414) 441-1750
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will be hosting our Annual Conference for Support Staff for the 2024-2025 School Year.
- September 6, 2024: Ardmore, Oklahoma
- November 1, 2024: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- January 30, 2025: Lawton, Oklahoma
- February 6, 2025: Guymon, Oklahoma
If you have any questions about the Oklahoma's Engaging Support Conference, please email Megan Salisbury or Abby Johnson.
FY 23/24 Bonus Points
Districts may now submit 2023-2024 school year documentation related to special education to receive bonus points. Bonus points are located on the annual Determination report to be released November 2024. A district can earn up to two bonus points for professional development, transition planning and parent advisory committee meetings.
To access the bonus point survey, go to EdPlan>Tools>LEA Document Library>PD Bonus. Complete the survey and upload all professional development documentation (agenda with summarized description and sign-in sheet), transition planning and parent advisory committee meetings to the PD Bonus tab. Instructions to upload documentation are also located under the PD Bonus tab.
Documentation must meet the following criteria:- Must have 3 hours on the same topic.
- Can be divided into shorter time segments
- Must include general education and special education teachers.
- Topics related to special education only (no general district training)
- Documentation required includes topic, agenda and summary with date and times, and dated sign-in sheet.
Districts assigned "level 2, 3, or 4" DMR support through the differentiated monitoring process will automatically receive bonus point credit for completion of monitoring requirements.
Email Felica Denton when submission is ready for review or if you have questions. The deadline for submissions is Friday, September 27, 2024.
Educational Interpreter Registry
If your district employs educational interpreters, please verify that they are on the OSDE Educational Interpreter Registry. All interpreters in an educational setting are required to be on the registry and are required to obtain yearly CEUs.
Special Education Services
Oklahoma State Department of Education
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 412
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
P: (405) 521-3351 F: (405) 522-2380
SDESpecialEducation@sde.ok.gov
Categories: specialed
OSDE - SES - June 6, 2024 - External
OSDE is partnering with EdPlan to create an online Intervention Management System and Data Dashboard. These are free of charge for any district choosing to use this tool. However, in the data integration process, OSDE has noticed that some schools are labeled as the incorrect "Type of School" (e.g., Under OKMTSS tab the list of schools some sites are listed incorrectly as an elementary school when they are actually a high school site).
Please see this guidance included to update the "Type of School" under the Admin tab within EDPlan under the "Schools" tab to correct the site's school type. See the "Type of School" dropdown list.
This legislative year has been awesome for students with disabilities attending IPSE programs! Recently signed by Governor Stitt, two important bills will provide tuition and scholarship funding for students attending Comprehensive Transition Programs (CTPs) at colleges and universities in Oklahoma:
- SB 1624 – amends the Oklahoma Higher Education Tuition Aid Act; allows resident students enrolled in CTP programs to be eligible for the Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grants (OTAG); eligible programs of training shall include comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs approved by the United States Department of Education.
- HB 3792 – creates the Oklahoma Access and Achievement Act and the Oklahoma Access and Achievement Program, to provide an award to eligible students with intellectual disabilities who are pursuing studies in this state at a CTP program; effectively expands Oklahoma's Promise to include students attending CTP-designated programs in Oklahoma; will be funded through the Oklahoma Higher Access Learning Trust Fund.
Beginning in 2016 with HB 1065, work began to encourage entities and stakeholders to begin creating CTPs in Oklahoma for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Julie Lackey, Director of the OKIPSE Alliance, has been one of many champions dedicated to this endeavor. Oklahoma currently has three Comprehensive Transition Programs. Now, thanks to Senator Seifried & Representative Vancuren, and Representatives Hefner, McBride, Deck, Pittman, Schreiber, Swope and Munson, and Senators Seifried & Kirt, along with Jarrett Jobe with the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, and many other supporters, we have new funding streams approved by the Governor for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to attend Oklahoma’s CTPs. The OK-IPSE Alliance webpage Paying for College has links to current resources to help students with I/DD attend CTPs. Also, for an infographic on Why Consider IPSE Programs after High School? and more information on CTPs (in English, Spanish, and Plain Text) in Oklahoma, view the OKIPSE Alliance downloadable resources page.
Please find the SHORT Need and Interest Survey regarding Education after High School for students with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities in Oklahoma. This survey has been developed in partnership with OKIPSE Alliance, Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services and Sooner SUCCESS. Your responses are confidential and very much needed as we look at expanding Inclusive Post Secondary Education (IPSE) programs in our state.
THANK YOU for your time. Your opinion will make a difference when planning new programs!
**NEW** NRCP Saturday Mornings
The National Resource Center for Paraeducators, Related Service Providers, and Interveners is proud to announce a new year of monthly, low-cost, 2-hour, professional development webinars!
Teacher and Paraeducator teams are encouraged to ign up together! New topics every month!! Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10 am – 12 pm MDT! Discounts for multiple webinars and group rates are available!
Please see the Saturday Mornings with the NRCP for registration.
Sooner Success has compiled a list of 2024 summer/camp opportunities.
Please note: This document is for informational purposes only. It is recommended that families check with each camp to verify information, costs, requirements, and dates. Sooner Success also indicates on the 2024 Camp List that: “Caregivers may be eligible to help offset costs for camp if they qualify for the Lifespan Respite Voucher program.
For more information visit Sooner Success Respite or call (405) 271-2710.
Who? STEM is open to all Oklahoma students with disabilities, ages 14-19 (i.e., on an IEP, 504 Plan, or other documented physical, mental, or cognitive disabilities). Parents, guardians, and siblings are encouraged to support this learning experience by helping if needed, or wanted.
What: Students will learn how to use computers, software, and related technologies to design and create the following:
Power Racer Dragster – Powered HT Racer – Full Color Patches for caps, jackets, and pants – Bracelet – T-Shirt – Mouse Pad – Pin Back Buttons – And More! Come join us. Registration links are in the flyers.
Who? STEM is open to all Oklahoma students with disabilities, ages 14-19 (i.e., on an IEP, 504 Plan, or other documented physical, mental, or cognitive disabilities). Parents, guardians, and siblings are encouraged to support this learning experience by helping if needed, or wanted.
What: Students will learn how to use computers, software, and related technologies to design and create the following:
Power Racer Dragster – Powered HT Racer – Full Color Patches for caps, jackets, and pants – Bracelet – T-Shirt – Mouse Pad – Pin Back Buttons – And More! Come join us. Registration links are in the flyers.
Behavioral Science for Teachers (BeST) Training with Dr. Scott Singleton
OSDE-Special Education Services is pleased to announce its partnership with Dr. Scott Singleton, to provide behavioral science training to district staff to increase its capacity in addressing significant student behavior. Dr. Scott Singleton BCBA-D, NCSP has worked in the behavioral science and education field for over 20 years. He has served as a school psychologist in multiple states, the response to intervention coordinator for a large urban school district, clinical director for a school for children with developmental disabilities and is currently a professor of psychology at the University of Central Oklahoma where he oversees Behavior Central, a center for teacher training and behavioral consultation, and the master’s program in behavior analysis.
**Sessions will be held in Oklahoma City, Sapulpa, OR Woodward (Sessions are the exact same at all locations) on the dates provided.
Your team must attend BOTH SESSION DAYS.
Application deadline is June 10, 2024.Locations:
- Oklahoma City , July 15, 2024-July 16, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (2 full days)
- Sapulpa, July 17, 2024-July 18, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (2 full days)
- Woodward, July 22, 2024-July 23, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (2 full days)
Session Days will include:
- DAY ONE:
- Session 1 – Science of Behavior; Rationale for a Scientific Approach; Motivation – What motivates behavior?; Cues – What triggers behavior?; Functions – What causes behavior to be resistant to Change?
- Session 2 – Assessment of Behavior; Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA); Progress Monitoring;
- DAY TWO:
- Session 3 – Behavior Intervention; Level 1 Prevention Strategies; Level 2 Targeted Interventions; Level 3 Intensive Interventions.
If you are interested in the BeST Training, please see the Behavioral Science for Teachers (BeST) Flyer and submit the Behavioral Science for Teachers (BeST) Form.
If you have any questions, please contact Megan Salisbury.
The Oklahoma Parents Center (OPC) would like to announce our 15th Annual Statewide Conference “Navigating Special Education and Beyond”
Join us on Friday and Saturday, June 28-29, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30am – 3:30pm.This conference is designed to educate parents, families and professionals in building partnerships that meet the needs of children and youth with the full range of disabilities ages’ birth to 26. As with every statewide conference, there will be great speakers, much information shared, lunch, and plenty of door prizes.
It is FREE for attendees, but we do need you to register.
For more information please see the Statewide Conference Flyer, also available in Spanish.
2024 Inclusive Communications Conference - Inclusive Minds, Unified Hearts: Empower through Communication
Don’t miss Oklahoma’s very first 2024 Inclusive Communication Conference and unlock the power of inclusive communication! Hosted by the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma, Beyond the Spectrum OK, and the Down Syndrome Association of Oklahoma, the one-day conference will be held on Wednesday, July 17th from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Metro Tech in Oklahoma City. This inaugural conference aims to bring together K-12 educators, providers, and caregivers for a comprehensive discussion on communication in various forms, particularly addressing the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and complex communication disorders in academic settings. The conference will feature keynote speakers, breakout sessions, panel discussions, and resource vendors from both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors from across the state of Oklahoma.
Registration for attendees is FREE, but space is limited, so make sure to register today!
**NEW** OSDE CPI Verbal Intervention
OSDE-SES will host CPI Verbal Intervention Regional Trainings with no associated costs to districts. Verbal interventions will not include de-escalation techniques or holds/restrictions. This training is reimbursable through Project 615 for substitutes, travel, and lodging at least 60 miles one-way. Registration is limited to 4 participants per district.
- August 29, 2024: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- September 5, 2024: Ardmore, Oklahoma
- October 4, 2024: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- January 17, 2025: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- February 7, 2025: Guymon, Oklahoma
- February 21, 2025: Lawton, Oklahoma
While OSDE will be pressing forward with verbal interventions, prior blue card certifications are applicable to the content of the training until the expiration date. At that time the district has two options.
- One option is to send a district representative to become a train-the-trainer with certification from the CPI "institute".
- The second option is attending a training for verbal interventions hosted by OSDE.
Should districts choose to train with the CPI institute those associated costs are reimbursable through Project 615 as well. Lastly, the individual trained can only train within their base of employment.
For additional information contact Jamie Schroeder at (414) 441-1750
The Oklahoma State Department of Education – Office of Special Education Services in collaboration with Dr. Kaylin Coody, will host a series of Paraprofessional training this Fall.
Designed for those wanting to obtain the Tier 2 Paraprofessional Certificate, the training provides an overview of classroom behavior strategies, legal aspects of special education, and data collection.
The training is divided into two locations. With each location having a Part I and Part II.
There is no cost associated with the training. If participants cannot attend and do not cancel within 4 days prior to the training, the district will be responsible for the cost associated with the participant(s), approximately $100 each.
Enrollment is limited to 50 participants.
Registration for the
- Oklahoma City September 17, 2024 & October 22, 2024
- Glenpool September 18, 2024 (sold out) & October 23, 2024
Questions about the training, or for those requiring interpreting services, can be directed to Abby Johnson.
Beginning with the incoming 2024-2025 school year districts requesting training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Nonviolent Crisis Intervention With Advanced Physical Skills are encouraged to send an employee to become a Certified Trainer for CPI. Once certified to become a trainer the said employee will be certified to train others in their place of employment. Beginning with the forthcoming school year OSDE will be transitioning to Verbal Interventions only and will not train individuals in the disengagements or restraints in CPI. Please note the dates, locations, and the information for contacting the CPI Senior Territory Manager for Oklahoma below.
- Associated costs to districts
reimbursable through Project 615 - Participants become certified to train
others in their place of employment.
Location and Date:
- Oklahoma City
- August 20, 2024-August 22, 2024
- December 10, 2024-December 12, 2024
- Oklahoma City - APS (Advanced)
- June 4, 2024-June 7, 2024
- Tulsa
- August 6, 2024-August 8, 2024
- October 15, 2024-October 17, 2024
Jaime Schroeder, Schedule a Call Senior Territory Account Manager at CPI for Kansas, Oklahoma & Nebraska Crisis Prevention Institute 10850 W. Park Place, Suite 250 • Milwaukee, WI 53224 Direct 414.441.1750 • crisisprevention.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jaime-schroeder
**NEW** Blood Drive
The Center on Transition Innovations at Virginia Commonwealth University continues providing resources for each month’s focus, with June spotlighting Independent Living! CTI says “Summer is the best time to dive in and take steps toward independence and success without stressful deadlines! This month, we're focusing on empowering students with the skills they need to live independently.” Check back each week this month for CTI’s Resources for June on the theme of Independent Living. They also offer free self-paced courses for families, professionals, and youth:
- Get Ready for Independent Living Facilitators Guide (PDF): This week's resource on independent living will better prepare you to facilitate CTI’s free course on independent living for your students with disabilities. This guide provides an overview of each course lesson, tips for planning and implementing the course, and guidance on best practices for the course. Check it out today!
- Self-Paced Transition Topic Professional Development During Summer Break: Interested in some Summer PD to add to your transition toolbox? CTI can help. They have a selection of self-paced, free courses that you can take to refresh your knowledge of best practices in transition. Check out CTI’s courses on Fundamentals of Transition Planning, Work-Based Learning, Get Ready for College, Get Ready for Your Career, and Get Ready for Independent Living, all of which are free.
Special Education Services
Oklahoma State Department of Education
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 412
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
P: (405) 521-3351 F: (405) 522-2380
SDESpecialEducation@sde.ok.gov
Categories: specialed
OSDE - SES - June 4, 2024 - Internal
Please find the LINK for a SHORT Need and Interest Survey regarding Education after High School for students with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities in Oklahoma. This survey has been developed in partnership with OKIPSE Alliance, Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services and Sooner SUCCESS. Your responses are confidential and very much needed as we look at expanding Inclusive Post Secondary Education (IPSE) programs in our state. THANK YOU for your time. Your opinion will make a difference when planning new programs!
The 2023-2024 Vision Screening Report is now open on Single Sign-On. Each year, the Oklahoma State Department of Education requires schools to report the vision screening results of Kindergarten, first grade, and third grade students, in response to state law 70 O.S. § 1210.284. The Vision Screening report is due June 14, 2024.
If you have questions or concerns, contact Kellie Carter, Manager of School Nursing Programs.
Early Childhood EOY Data Reminders
- Early Childhood Outcomes for all children exiting preschool this school year must be completed no later than 6/30/2024 in order to count as completed for the district. Guidance regarding entry and exit ECOs, as well as best practice is available on the website.
- District data related to early childhood transitions must be submitted (even if no transitions occurred) no later than 6/30/2024 via the District Summary Data in EdPlan. Guidance related to early childhood transition and early childhood enrollment is also available on the website.
- End of Year Reports for ECOs and Early Childhood Transitions are available in EdPlan Advanced Reporting.
- While looking at these reports, consider the red flags as a prompt for LEA teams to check to ensure ECOs and early childhood transitions have been completed as indicated. If they have been done, then nothing additional is required.
- These reports are available as tools for districts. They are informational, so the red flag report will likely not change.
- For questions related to early childhood data, please reach out to the data team and/or Megan Withers.
**NEW** High Needs Memo
New memorandum regarding changes and updates to the application for High Needs, Tier I and Tier II. Please contact your finance specialist for any assistance
OSDE sponsored events, professional development, and conferences are beneficial to special education teachers and staff. Information about upcoming events can be found on the Project 613 list.
Additional information or questions about Project 613 can be directed to Abby Johnson.
Targeted districts will be receiving funds for the purpose of developing or improving an OKMTSS framework using an evidence-based academic and/or behavior continuum of interventions through tiered support.
The Project 619 Memo provides actions steps and additional information.
The FY2025 Assurances are now available online. Assurances must be completed prior to July 1st.
You can access the Assurances through your Single Sign On.
- Sign into your Single Sign On
- Select: Grants Management/Expenditure Reporting
- Select: Page on the GMS Access
- Change Fiscal Year: 2025
- Proceed: Create your Assurances
When completing the FY25 Assurances, districts should be sure their nine digit zip code corresponds with their physical address. The physical address should match the districts physical address in SAM.gov.
Secondary Technical Assistance
OSDE-SES is providing Transition Technical Assistance through a temporary, part-time Secondary Transition Program Specialist. Assistance to schools/districts will be available through various formats to include e-mail, phone, virtual (via Microsoft Teams) and/or in-person. Please use this link to complete a Transition Technical Assistance Request for your school/district regarding Secondary Transition topics, including the new Alternate Diploma and 18-22 Transition Programs. For brief questions and/or more information about Transition Technical Assistance, please contact Claudia Beckner or Lori Chesnut.
Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Survey and Informational Webinar
Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Survey is the “Percent of youth who had IEPs, are no longer in secondary school and who have been competitively employed, enrolled in some type of postsecondary school, or both, within one year of leaving high school.” The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Special Education Services (OSDE-SES) annually surveys exiters (students who exit the IDEA) aged 16 and up a year after they graduate, drop out, or age out. The results are reflected on the annual District Determination Profile (DDP). It is important to have a high percentage of exiters participate in the Post-School Outcomes (PSO) Survey to ensure that the data are representative of the State and districts and useful in improving effective transition programs and services. Districts may opt-in to Survey their former students to reconnect and raise PSO response rates.
Watch the OSDE-SES and Data-Driven Enterprises Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Informational Webinar to learn more about opting in to survey your former students to raise your response rates and to find out what they have been doing since leaving high school!
Check out the updated the updated PSO Guidance Briefs.
OSDE presents a one-day, opportunity for districts to participate in a hands-on
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Fidelity of Implementation
Rubric self-assessment. The self-assessment requires a district-level
MTSS Leadership team to assess the district’s implementation level of
the specific essential components necessary to have an MTSS framework
for academics and behavior.
Please see the OKMTSS Fidelity of Implementation Flyer for more information and registration.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, the State Personnel Development Grant, Project AWARE, the State Systemic Improvement Plan- B, and other collaborating offices, are hosting the MTSS Summer Conference. The intent of this conference is to support educators in a focused approach to align and implement an MTSS systems. The conference is not intended to only consist of background knowledge but to provide actionable steps and information to implement high-quality implementations for all students.
When:
Pre-Conference- June 24th; 12:30-4:30pm- Learn the MTSS Frameworks
- Pyramid Model
- Resources
- Keynote Session- OKMTSS on EDPlan
- Breakout groups
- Networking/Connection Sessions
- Live webinar style sessions
- Virtual Engagement
Register your MTSS teams today! Registration is limited! Participants attending the in-person conference will leave the conference with ongoing conference materials! We look forward to connecting with you!
For more information about this conference, please reach out to Alexa Hudak.
Welcome to inspireOK 24, where educators come together to innovate and inspire! Dive into a day of collaborative learning, sharing insights, and crafting transformative teaching practices tailored for Oklahoma schools.
Reserve your spot now by registering and remember to print your ticket for hassle-free entry to all sessions. Let's ignite change and shape tomorrow's education landscape together!
Join us on July 15, 2024 from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
Please note - You must complete BOTH in order to fully register for the conference.- Part 1: Fill out the Registration Form for which sessions you will attend.
- Part 2: Register for InspireOK24
For more information, please see the Sessions and Conference Program.
**NEW** CPI Regional Training
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will be holding their CPI 2-day Regional Trainings for you to send 4 employees to get blue card certified.
Limited seats available! Registration is now OPEN!
Join us on July 25-26, 2024 in OKC!The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will be holding their CPI Verbal Intervention Regional Trainings for you to send 4 employees to get certified.
Verbal Interventions: Blue Card
- No de-escalation techniques
- No hold/restrictions
Regional Trainings:
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August 29, 2024: Stillwater, Oklahoma
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September 5, 2024: Ardmore, Oklahoma
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October 4, 2024: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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January 17, 2025: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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February 7, 2025: Guymon, Oklahoma
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February 21, 2025: Lawton, Oklahoma
CPI is approved through Project 613 for substitutes, travel, and lodging. Keep in mind lodging must be at least 60 miles one way.
Questions can be directed to Megan Salisbury
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will be hosting our Annual Conference for Support Staff for the 2024-2025 School Year.
- September 6, 2024: Ardmore, Oklahoma
- November 1, 2024: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- January 30, 2025: Lawton, Oklahoma
- February 6, 2025: Guymon, Oklahoma
If you have any questions about the Oklahoma's Engaging Support Conference, please email Megan Salisbury or Abby Johnson.
FY 23/24 Bonus Points
Districts may now submit 2023-2024 school year documentation related to special education to receive bonus points. Bonus points are located on the annual Determination report to be released November 2024. A district can earn up to two bonus points for professional development, transition planning and parent advisory committee meetings.
To access the bonus point survey, go to EdPlan>Tools>LEA Document Library>PD Bonus. Complete the survey and upload all professional development documentation (agenda with summarized description and sign-in sheet), transition planning and parent advisory committee meetings to the PD Bonus tab. Instructions to upload documentation are also located under the PD Bonus tab.
Documentation must meet the following criteria:- Must have 3 hours on the same topic.
- Can be divided into shorter time segments
- Must include general education and special education teachers.
- Topics related to special education only (no general district training)
- Documentation required includes topic, agenda and summary with date and times, and dated sign-in sheet.
Districts assigned "level 2, 3, or 4" DMR support through the differentiated monitoring process will automatically receive bonus point credit for completion of monitoring requirements.
Email Felica Denton when submission is ready for review or if you have questions. The deadline for submissions is Friday, September 27, 2024.
Educational Interpreter Registry
If your district employs educational interpreters, please verify that they are on the OSDE Educational Interpreter Registry. All interpreters in an educational setting are required to be on the registry and are required to obtain yearly CEUs.
Special Education Services
Oklahoma State Department of Education
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 412
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
P: (405) 521-3351 F: (405) 522-2380
SDESpecialEducation@sde.ok.gov
Categories: specialed
Oklahoma ABLE Tech - Vol. 2, Issue 5
June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. This month, we want to help raise awareness about the disorder and issues that come with it, reduce the stigma associated with the condition, and help those with PTSD receive the treatment and supports they need. For June, our AT specialist selected devices that might help people experiencing PTSD symptoms.
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Dodow - Some people with PTSD struggle with insomnia. The Dodow sleep machine uses light-guided breathing exercises to prepare your body for sleep.
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Snuggle Compression Sheet - These fitted sheets slip over your mattress and provide light compression while you sleep. These are a lighter option than something like a weighted blanket, which some people find uncomfortable.
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Companion Cat - This animatronic animal may be able to serve as an emotional support companion for those who do not want the responsibility of a live pet! Cuddling with the Companion Cat can be comforting, especially when it purrs. There are also dog and bird options!
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Bluetooth Headphones - These noise-canceling headphones can be used alone to block sound, or plugged into a device to deliver more targeted sound during phone calls, video games, or other device-related activities.
Oklahoma ABLE Tech's Short-Term Device Loan inventory offers almost 5,000 devices in many AT categories including hearing, speech communication, vision, learning cognition/development, seating/positioning/mobility, daily living, recreation, environmental adaptations, computer access, and vehicle modifications. Visit the Device Loan Program webpage to learn more.
To our Oklahoma ABLE Tech Device Short-Term Loan Program users, please check the due date for returning your short-term loans. If loans are not returned by their due date during this time, users may be responsible for paying shipping fees to return the items to Oklahoma ABLE Tech.
If you have any questions regarding your due date, please contact the ABLE Tech Device Short-Term Loan Program staff by phone at 405-744-8342 or by email at abt.deviceloan@okstate.edu.
The Digital Accessibility Team started writing a blog last fall. Check it out to find tips, tricks, and more to help you start incorporating more accessibility into your digital life!
Digital accessibility and low vision experiencesWhen we think about digital accessibility, it’s common to think about people who use assistive technology, such as screen readers, to interact with our digital content. It’s one of the first things that comes to many people’s minds as learners and instructors! While it’s imperative to consider screen reader users when designing your content, we shouldn’t forget about users with visual impairments who may not be using a screen reader.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 7 million people (about twice the population of Oklahoma) in the United States experience vision loss. Approximately 1 million of those people are blind, while the other 6 million experience some degree of visual impairment. One type of visual impairment is sometimes known as low vision.
The definition of low vision isn’t exact. Still, the common understanding is that a person experiences low vision when they, even with corrective lenses, must use alternative methods to engage in the same activities as those without visual impairment. Examples of this might be screen magnification software, such as ZoomText, or even a low-tech magnifying dome for a cell phone.
Learn more about making your content accessible to those with low vision in Brent's most recent blog post!
For more information on digital accessibility, visit our Digital Accessibility Resources page, or contact us at abt.a11y@okstate.edu.
In April 2023, House Bill 1041 changed the graduation pathway for a specific group of students in Oklahoma. By amending 70 O.S. § 11-103.6, it created a new route to graduation tailored for the 1% of students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. This includes students who are taught to alternate academic achievement standards and participate in the Oklahoma Alternate Assessment Program (OAAP).
This change aims to ensure that these students have a fair and appropriate pathway to graduation that considers their unique needs and abilities. To participate in the OAAP, students require alternative achievement standards in all content areas; have an IEP with observable, measurable goals that include short-term benchmarks/objectives; and meet indicators from the Criteria Checklist for Assessing Students with Disabilities on Alternate Assessments.
Check out the Guidance Briefs for Parents and Educators on Alternative Diplomas and the OAAP for more information. Readers may also be interested in the Alternative Diploma Course Pathway for the coursework requirements for these students.
SERC’s mission is to help school districts and parents resolve disputes at the earliest stage possible. Learn more on the SERC website.
The Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council (ORC) would like to share some excellent summer opportunities for transition students. The Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) will be offering its Building Employment Skills for Today (BEST) and Summer Transition Employment Program (STEP) camps this summer, starting on June 3, in different communities.
BEST is a one-week summer program where students will engage in activities to enhance their job search and career interest, workplace readiness to develop social and independent living skills, exploration of education and training programs for after high school, self-advocacy skills, peer mentorship, teamwork and a whole lot of fun!
There are 30 available locations, including Ada, Edmond, Enid, Moore/Norman, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and more. Learn more about the program on the DRS website.
If you have questions about registration or need more information about the program, please get in touch with Renee Sansom Briscoe at RSansom@okdrs.gov
ORC's mission is to facilitate consumer education and empowerment, to assure DRS services are of high quality and lead to the employment of individuals with disabilities within Oklahoma. Learn more on the ORC website.
Oklahoma ABLE Tech is pleased to share the introductory video developed for the Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Building Employment Skills for Today (BEST) Summer Transition Employment Program (STEP) camps. This video introduces using assistive technology (AT) in the workplace.
ABLE Tech developed this resource and other supports for BEST STEP camp participants with the support of Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services.
To learn more about how AT can be used in education, employment, and community living scenarios, check out our AT Discovery webpages.
In the wake of devastating tornadoes and storms, many victims are left without shelter, belongings, and crucial medical equipment. ABLE Tech, a key participant in the Oklahoma Disaster Plan, supports Oklahomans during these critical times to provide durable medical equipment to those in emergency need.
A Call to Action: Donate Your Gently Used Medical Equipment ABLE Tech encourages the community to donate gently used or unused durable medical equipment and devices, including walkers, wheelchairs, CPAP machines, etc. Your contributions can make a significant difference in the lives of disaster survivors, offering them the support and tools they need to navigate through the aftermath of natural disasters.
When you donate to ABLE Tech, you’re not just giving away equipment; you’re extending a lifeline to individuals who have lost their much-needed medical support in the chaos of a natural disaster. Your donations allow ABLE Tech to swiftly deliver aid and restore a sense of independence to those affected.
Do You Have Lost or Damaged Medical Equipment? If you or someone you know has been impacted by the recent tornadoes and storms, and has lost or suffered damage to durable medical equipment, help is available. Please reach out to ABLE Tech at 405-967-6010. Our dedicated team is here to assist you in replacing what was lost so you can focus on recovery and rebuilding.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those hit hardest by natural disasters. Your generosity and support through ABLE Tech can help rebuild communities and provide hope to those in need.
To learn how you can donate your gently used DME, visit the Device Reutilization Program webpage.
Stillwater, OK – The Oklahoma Assistive Technology Foundation (OkAT) is pleased to announce it has received a $20,000 grant from the Oklahoma City Community Foundation (OCCF) and its Access to Health Care Community grant program. The grant will be used to assist in funding the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Access project. In partnership with the Oklahoma ABLE Tech Device Reutilization Program, this project will help serve individuals within Oklahoma, Cleveland, and Canadian Counties who need DME. This project provides equipment that promotes independence and ensures safety. Because the OkAT Foundation partners with Oklahoma ABLE Tech, the equipment purchased with these grant funds will be reinfused into the community when its original owners no longer need it.
This grant is part of $327,500 awarded to 16 different nonprofits in central Oklahoma providing healthcare services to uninsured people.
“We are so grateful to have received this grant,” said Natalie Rohwer, the OkAT Director of Lending. “The DME purchased with the grant funds will allow us to serve many individuals in the Oklahoma City area who otherwise may not receive necessary healthcare equipment. We appreciate the support of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation.”
Since its inception in 2001, OkAT has partnered with Oklahoma ABLE Tech to assist Oklahomans with disabilities in getting the assistive technology (AT) and DME they need. OkAT's mission is to promote community development by assisting Oklahomans with disabilities of all ages and their family members, advocates, and authorized representatives or entities to increase understanding, access to, and acquisition of needed assistive technology through financial loans, financial education, and other identified resources. Learn more about the Oklahoma ABLE Tech Financial Loan Program on the Financial Loan Program webpage.
Founded in 1969, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that works with donors to create charitable funds that will benefit the Oklahoma City community now and in the future. Learn more on the Oklahoma City Community Foundation website.
Special Education Services
Oklahoma State Department of Education
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 412
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
P: (405) 521-3351 F: (405) 522-3503
SDESpecialEducation@sde.ok.gov
Categories: specialed
OSDE - SES - May 30, 2024 - External
Please find the SHORT Need and Interest Survey regarding Education after High School for students with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities in Oklahoma. This survey has been developed in partnership with OKIPSE Alliance, Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services and Sooner SUCCESS. Your responses are confidential and very much needed as we look at expanding Inclusive Post Secondary Education (IPSE) programs in our state.
THANK YOU for your time. Your opinion will make a difference when planning new programs!
The University of Oklahoma Zarrow Institute is seeking help to finalize the Transition Assessment & Goal Generator-Middle School (TAGG-MS). Middle school students with mild to moderate disabilities, educators and their parents or caregivers of these youth are invited to participate in field testing of this new transition assessment for middle school students. Participants will be compensated for their time in helping with this important stage of the process.
What will I be asked to do?
Educators:
- Complete demographic information on yourself and your students
- Complete the professional assessment version for each student
- Assist parents/caregivers and students in completing their appropriate assessments
Will I be compensated?
YES!
Educators:
- $30.00 for each completed assessment set
- 10 free TAGG credits
Parents and Students:
- $10.00 gift card for each completed assessment
Please see the flyer announcement for more information!
Sooner Success Summer Camps
Sooner Success has compiled a list of 2024 summer/camp opportunities.
Please note: This document is for informational purposes only. It is recommended that families check with each camp to verify information, costs, requirements, and dates. Sooner Success also indicates on the 2024 Camp List that: “Caregivers may be eligible to help offset costs for camp if they qualify for the Lifespan Respite Voucher program.
For more information visit Sooner Success Respite or call (405) 271-2710.
The Oklahoma School for the Deaf is pleased to present the 2024 statewide Deaf Education Conference.
Professionals in the field of deaf education will come together, engage in dynamic workshops, connect with colleagues, and identify pathways to empowering students through access, language, and literacy. Attendees will include early interventionists, early childhood specialists, teachers of the deaf, and educational interpreters.
The pre-conference will be held June 3-4, 2024.
The conference will be held June 5-6, 2024.
Registration is now open.
This intensive 13-hour interactive workshop is designed to teach the theory and protocol for the Picture Exchange Communication System® (PECS®), an evidence-based practice based on Applied Behavior Analysis, typical language development, and B.F. Skinner’s Verbal Behavior. Using presenter demonstrations, role-play opportunities, and video examples participants will gain a thorough understanding and hands-on experience of each of the six phases of PECS. Please join us on June 11-12, 2024 at 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Registration deadline is May 31, 2024!For more information and registration, please see the PECS Level 1 Flyer.
STEM CampWho? STEM is open to all Oklahoma students with disabilities, ages 14-19 (i.e., on an IEP, 504 Plan, or other documented physical, mental, or cognitive disabilities). Parents, guardians, and siblings are encouraged to support this learning experience by helping if needed, or wanted.
What: Students will learn how to use computers, software, and related technologies to design and create the following:
Power Racer Dragster – Powered HT Racer – Full Color Patches for caps, jackets, and pants – Bracelet – T-Shirt – Mouse Pad – Pin Back Buttons – And More! Come join us. Registration links are in the flyers.
Who? STEM is open to all Oklahoma students with disabilities, ages 14-19 (i.e., on an IEP, 504 Plan, or other documented physical, mental, or cognitive disabilities). Parents, guardians, and siblings are encouraged to support this learning experience by helping if needed, or wanted.
What: Students will learn how to use computers, software, and related technologies to design and create the following:
Power Racer Dragster – Powered HT Racer – Full Color Patches for caps, jackets, and pants – Bracelet – T-Shirt – Mouse Pad – Pin Back Buttons – And More! Come join us. Registration links are in the flyers.
Behavioral Science for Teachers (BeST) Training with Dr. Scott Singleton
OSDE-Special Education Services is pleased to announce its partnership with Dr. Scott Singleton, to provide behavioral science training to district staff to increase its capacity in addressing significant student behavior. Dr. Scott Singleton BCBA-D, NCSP has worked in the behavioral science and education field for over 20 years. He has served as a school psychologist in multiple states, the response to intervention coordinator for a large urban school district, clinical director for a school for children with developmental disabilities and is currently a professor of psychology at the University of Central Oklahoma where he oversees Behavior Central, a center for teacher training and behavioral consultation, and the master’s program in behavior analysis.
**Sessions will be held in Oklahoma City, Sapulpa, OR Woodward (Sessions are the exact same at all locations) on the dates provided.
Your team must attend BOTH SESSION DAYS.
Application deadline is June 10, 2024.Locations:
- Oklahoma City , July 15, 2024-July 16, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (2 full days)
- Sapulpa, July 17, 2024-July 18, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (2 full days)
- Woodward, July 22, 2024-July 23, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (2 full days)
Session Days will include:
- DAY ONE:
- Session 1 – Science of Behavior; Rationale for a Scientific Approach; Motivation – What motivates behavior?; Cues – What triggers behavior?; Functions – What causes behavior to be resistant to Change?
- Session 2 – Assessment of Behavior; Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA); Progress Monitoring;
- DAY TWO:
- Session 3 – Behavior Intervention; Level 1 Prevention Strategies; Level 2 Targeted Interventions; Level 3 Intensive Interventions.
If you are interested in the BeST Training, please see the Behavioral Science for Teachers (BeST) Flyer and submit the Behavioral Science for Teachers (BeST) Form.
If you have any questions, please contact Megan Salisbury.
Paraprofessional Training – Fall 2024
The Oklahoma State Department of Education – Office of Special Education Services in collaboration with Dr. Kaylin Coody, will host a series of Paraprofessional training this Fall.
Designed for those wanting to obtain the Tier 2 Paraprofessional Certificate, the training provides an overview of classroom behavior strategies, legal aspects of special education, and data collection.
The training is divided into two locations. With each location having a Part I and Part II.
There is no cost associated with the training. If participants cannot attend and do not cancel within 4 days prior to the training, the district will be responsible for the cost associated with the participant(s), approximately $100 each.
Enrollment is limited to 50 participants.
Registration for the
- Oklahoma City September 17, 2024 & October 22, 2024
- Glenpool September 18, 2024 & October 23, 2024
Questions about the training, or for those requiring interpreting services, can be directed to Abby Johnson.
Beginning with the incoming 2024-2025 school year districts requesting training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Nonviolent Crisis Intervention With Advanced Physical Skills are encouraged to send an employee to become a Certified Trainer for CPI. Once certified to become a trainer the said employee will be certified to train others in their place of employment. Beginning with the forthcoming school year OSDE will be transitioning to Verbal Interventions only and will not train individuals in the disengagements or restraints in CPI. Please note the dates, locations, and the information for contacting the CPI Senior Territory Manager for Oklahoma below.
- Associated costs to districts
reimbursable through Project 615 - Participants become certified to train
others in their place of employment.
Location and Date:
- Oklahoma City
- August 20, 2024-August 22, 2024
- December 10, 2024-December 12, 2024
- Oklahoma City - APS (Advanced)
- June 4, 2024-June 7, 2024
- Tulsa
- August 6, 2024-August 8, 2024
- October 15, 2024-October 17, 2024
Jaime Schroeder, Schedule a Call Senior Territory Account Manager at CPI for Kansas, Oklahoma & Nebraska Crisis Prevention Institute 10850 W. Park Place, Suite 250 • Milwaukee, WI 53224 Direct 414.441.1750 • crisisprevention.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jaime-schroeder
Center on Transition Innovations
The Center on Transition Innovations at Virginia Commonwealth University continues providing resources for this month’s focus on Workplace Readiness Skills! The resources for this month include the following:
- Workplace Readiness Rubric - skill categories in the rubric are Personal Qualities, People Skills, and Professional Traits necessary for employment success (based on Virginia’s 21st Century Workplace Readiness Skills, but applicable anywhere! Could be used as an informal transition assessment for present levels/developing annual transition goals in Employment. Some skill categories are also tied to Independent Living and Community Participation.
- Parent Involvement and Workplace Readiness Skills – 50-minute webcast video and accompanying PPT – great for sharing with parents AND transition services providers (teachers, paraprofessionals, related services, DRS and DDS).
- Workplace Readiness Toolkit: Practicing Employment Skills at Home – toolkit structure and activities are based on the Workplace Readiness Rubric skill categories.
- Transition and Court Involved Youth: Work-Place Readiness Skills Assessment – informal assessment used to gauge early job assets and needs which an be conducted with a team or independently with a student, teacher, and parent/guardian.
Special Education Services
Oklahoma State Department of Education
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 412
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
P: (405) 521-3351 F: (405) 522-2380
SDESpecialEducation@sde.ok.gov
Categories: specialed
OSDE - SES - May 28, 2024 - Internal
Welcome to inspireOK 24, where educators come together to innovate and inspire! Dive into a day of collaborative learning, sharing insights, and crafting transformative teaching practices tailored for Oklahoma schools.
Reserve your spot now by registering and remember to print your ticket for hassle-free entry to all sessions. Let's ignite change and shape tomorrow's education landscape together!
Join us on July 15, 2024 from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
Please note - You must complete BOTH in order to fully register for the conference.- Part 1: Fill out the Registration Form for which sessions you will attend.
- Part 2: Register for InspireOK24
For more information, please see the Sessions and Conference Program.
The first draft of the Revised Oklahoma Special Education Policies and Procedures Manual has been developed for public review and comment prior to the final draft being submitted to the Oklahoma State Board of Education. All newly revised additional language is identified by yellow highlights and eliminated language is identified by strikethrough notations.
To easily find the revised language, use the steps below:
- Open Find (CTRL+F)
- Arrow down to Advance Find
- Select More
- Select Format
- Select Highlight
- Now you can select Find Next to navigate the document to the highlighted edits.
Any interested party is invited to submit written comments to the Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services, 2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 412, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105-4599 or through email to Abby Johnson (abby.johnson@sde.ok.gov) with “Public Comment” clearly noted in the subject line. All comments should cite the applicable chapter and page number of the draft manual. All written comments must be received no later than Friday, May 31, 2024.
All solicitations for the public comment are barrier free. Individuals who speak a language(s) other than English, or have a hearing impairment and require an interpreter, are asked to contact the Oklahoma State Department of Education via e-mail to Abby Johnson (abby.johnson@sde.ok.gov) with “Public Comment” clearly noted in the subject line.
The 2023-2024 Vision Screening Report is now open on Single Sign-On. Each year, the Oklahoma State Department of Education requires schools to report the vision screening results of Kindergarten, first grade, and third grade students, in response to state law 70 O.S. § 1210.284. The Vision Screening report is due June 14, 2024.
If you have questions or concerns, contact Kellie Carter, Manager of School Nursing Programs.
Early Childhood EOY Data Reminders
- Early Childhood Outcomes for all children exiting preschool this school year must be completed no later than 6/30/2024 in order to count as completed for the district. Guidance regarding entry and exit ECOs, as well as best practice is available on the website.
- District data related to early childhood transitions must be submitted (even if no transitions occurred) no later than 6/30/2024 via the District Summary Data in EdPlan. Guidance related to early childhood transition and early childhood enrollment is also available on the website.
- End of Year Reports for ECOs and Early Childhood Transitions are available in EdPlan Advanced Reporting.
- While looking at these reports, consider the red flags as a prompt for LEA teams to check to ensure ECOs and early childhood transitions have been completed as indicated. If they have been done, then nothing additional is required.
- These reports are available as tools for districts. They are informational, so the red flag report will likely not change.
- For questions related to early childhood data, please reach out to the data team and/or Megan Withers.
**NEW** Project 613
OSDE sponsored events, professional development, and conferences are beneficial to special education teachers and staff. Information about upcoming events can be found on the Project 613 list.
Additional information or questions about Project 613 can be directed to Abby Johnson.
Targeted districts will be receiving funds for the purpose of developing or improving an OKMTSS framework using an evidence-based academic and/or behavior continuum of interventions through tiered support.
The Project 619 Memo provides actions steps and additional information.
The FY2025 Assurances are now available online. Assurances must be completed prior to July 1st.
You can access the Assurances through your Single Sign On.
- Sign into your Single Sign On
- Select: Grants Management/Expenditure Reporting
- Select: Page on the GMS Access
- Change Fiscal Year: 2025
- Proceed: Create your Assurances
When completing the FY25 Assurances, districts should be sure their nine digit zip code corresponds with their physical address. The physical address should match the districts physical address in SAM.gov.
Feedback Opportunities: Alternate Diploma Collaborative and Lessons Learned & Future Focus
Information from these two short surveys will be used to plan for future Alternate Diploma Collaborative activities. Please take this opportunity and spend a few minutes to provide feedback to guide the future of the Alternate Diploma Collaborative (Zoom) meetings and to share your district’s Lessons Learned and Future Focus related to the implementation of the Alternate Diploma and 18-22 Extended Transition Programs/Programming/Services. Some information gleaned from the Lessons Learned & Future Focus survey will be shared at the final Alternate Diploma Collaborative on May 23, 2024. Thank you in advance for you time and valuable feedback!!!
- Alternate Diploma Collaborative Feedback.
- Share feedback for Alternate Diploma & 18-22 ETPs: Lessons Learned & Future Focus.
OSDE-SES is providing Transition Technical Assistance through a temporary, part-time Secondary Transition Program Specialist. Assistance to schools/districts will be available through various formats to include e-mail, phone, virtual (via Microsoft Teams) and/or in-person. Please use this link to complete a Transition Technical Assistance Request for your school/district regarding Secondary Transition topics, including the new Alternate Diploma and 18-22 Transition Programs. For brief questions and/or more information about Transition Technical Assistance, please contact Claudia Beckner or Lori Chesnut.
Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Survey and Informational Webinar
Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Survey is the “Percent of youth who had IEPs, are no longer in secondary school and who have been competitively employed, enrolled in some type of postsecondary school, or both, within one year of leaving high school.” The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Special Education Services (OSDE-SES) annually surveys exiters (students who exit the IDEA) aged 16 and up a year after they graduate, drop out, or age out. The results are reflected on the annual District Determination Profile (DDP). It is important to have a high percentage of exiters participate in the Post-School Outcomes (PSO) Survey to ensure that the data are representative of the State and districts and useful in improving effective transition programs and services. Districts may opt-in to Survey their former students to reconnect and raise PSO response rates.
Watch the OSDE-SES and Data-Driven Enterprises Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Informational Webinar to learn more about opting in to survey your former students to raise your response rates and to find out what they have been doing since leaving high school!
Check out the updated the updated PSO Guidance Briefs.
The Office of Special Education Services at the Oklahoma State Department has developed a state-systemic improvement plan (SSIP) to support educators who serve kindergarten through third grade students, with a focus on students with special needs and early literacy outcomes.
We are excited to offer an opportunity for the coming school year for school sites who educate students K-3, within the State of Oklahoma, who have scored 0% proficiency for third-grade reading based on state testing proficiency for students with IEPs.
What is the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)? Website link
The program features three tiers of participation:
- Tier 1:
- Universal Supports: Access to templates and protocols for early literacy interventions and evidence-based practices. You can access the Universal Supports through OK Multi-Tiered System of Supports | Oklahoma State Department of Education.
- Sequenced Professional Development: Access to a professional development sequence, intended to support educators with early literacy outcomes.
- Tier 2:
- Strategic Leadership Coaching: To support development of a site MTSS leadership team, aide in implementing MTSS for K-3 early literacy, continuous coaching. Application due June 1, 2024.
- Tier 3:
- Instructional Coaching: Application to access direct, individual support for educators working with K-3 students, supporting early literacy. Educators must be concurrently participating in the professional development sequence. Application due June 1, 2024.
The application for participation has been included in the email as links. On-time deadline is June 1, 2024, and late-acceptance will continue until August 1, 2024, or until the capacity for the program has been reached.
For more information to determine if this program is right for your school site, please reach out to Alexa Hudak to set up a phone conversation to answer any questions you might have.
We are eager for your participation!
OSDE presents a one-day, opportunity for districts to participate in a hands-on
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Fidelity of Implementation
Rubric self-assessment. The self-assessment requires a district-level
MTSS Leadership team to assess the district’s implementation level of
the specific essential components necessary to have an MTSS framework
for academics and behavior.
Please see the OKMTSS Fidelity of Implementation Flyer for more information and registration.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, the State Personnel Development Grant, Project AWARE, the State Systemic Improvement Plan- B, and other collaborating offices, are hosting the MTSS Summer Conference. The intent of this conference is to support educators in a focused approach to align and implement an MTSS systems. The conference is not intended to only consist of background knowledge but to provide actionable steps and information to implement high-quality implementations for all students.
When:
Pre-Conference- June 24th; 12:30-4:30pm- Learn the MTSS Frameworks
- Pyramid Model
- Resources
- Keynote Session- OKMTSS on EDPlan
- Breakout groups
- Networking/Connection Sessions
- Live webinar style sessions
- Virtual Engagement
Register your MTSS teams today! Registration is limited! Participants attending the in-person conference will leave the conference with ongoing conference materials! We look forward to connecting with you!
For more information about this conference, please reach out to Alexa Hudak.
CPI Verbal Intervention
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will be holding their CPI Verbal Intervention Regional Trainings for you to send 4 employees to get certified.
ONLY 40 people will be able to attend each session, so make sure you register ASAP!Regional Trainings:
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August 29, 2024: Stillwater, Oklahoma
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September 5, 2024: Ardmore, Oklahoma
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October 4, 2024: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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January 17, 2025: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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February 7, 2025: Guymon, Oklahoma
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February 21, 2025: Lawton, Oklahoma
CPI is approved through Project 613 for substitutes, travel, and lodging. Keep in mind lodging must be at least 60 miles one way.
Questions can be directed to Megan Salisbury
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will be hosting our Annual Conference for Support Staff for the 2024-2025 School Year.
- September 6, 2024: Ardmore, Oklahoma
- November 1, 2024: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- January 30, 2025: Lawton, Oklahoma
- February 6, 2025: Guymon, Oklahoma
If you have any questions about the Oklahoma's Engaging Support Conference, please email Megan Salisbury or Abby Johnson.
FY 23/24 Bonus Points
Districts may now submit 2023-2024 school year documentation related to special education to receive bonus points. Bonus points are located on the annual Determination report to be released November 2024. A district can earn up to two bonus points for professional development, transition planning and parent advisory committee meetings.
To access the bonus point survey, go to EdPlan>Tools>LEA Document Library>PD Bonus. Complete the survey and upload all professional development documentation (agenda with summarized description and sign-in sheet), transition planning and parent advisory committee meetings to the PD Bonus tab. Instructions to upload documentation are also located under the PD Bonus tab.
Documentation must meet the following criteria:- Must have 3 hours on the same topic.
- Can be divided into shorter time segments
- Must include general education and special education teachers.
- Topics related to special education only (no general district training)
- Documentation required includes topic, agenda and summary with date and times, and dated sign-in sheet.
Districts assigned "level 2, 3, or 4" DMR support through the differentiated monitoring process will automatically receive bonus point credit for completion of monitoring requirements.
Email Felica Denton when submission is ready for review or if you have questions. The deadline for submissions is Friday, September 27, 2024.
Educational Interpreter Registry
If your district employs educational interpreters, please verify that they are on the OSDE Educational Interpreter Registry. All interpreters in an educational setting are required to be on the registry and are required to obtain yearly CEUs.
Special Education Services
Oklahoma State Department of Education
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 412
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
P: (405) 521-3351 F: (405) 522-2380
SDESpecialEducation@sde.ok.gov
Categories: specialed
OSDE - SES - May 21, 2024 - Internal
Welcome to inspireOK 24, where educators come together to innovate and inspire! Dive into a day of collaborative learning, sharing insights, and crafting transformative teaching practices tailored for Oklahoma schools.
Reserve your spot now by registering and remember to print your ticket for hassle-free entry to all sessions. Let's ignite change and shape tomorrow's education landscape together!
Join us on July 15, 2024 from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
Please note - You must complete BOTH in order to fully register for the conference.- Part 1: Fill out the Registration Form for which sessions you will attend.
- Part 2: Register for InspireOK24
For more information, please see the Sessions and Conference Program.
The first draft of the Revised Oklahoma Special Education Policies and Procedures Manual has been developed for public review and comment prior to the final draft being submitted to the Oklahoma State Board of Education. All newly revised additional language is identified by yellow highlights and eliminated language is identified by strikethrough notations.
To easily find the revised language, use the steps below:
- Open Find (CTRL+F)
- Arrow down to Advance Find
- Select More
- Select Format
- Select Highlight
- Now you can select Find Next to navigate the document to the highlighted edits.
Any interested party is invited to submit written comments to the Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services, 2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 412, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105-4599 or through email to Abby Johnson (abby.johnson@sde.ok.gov) with “Public Comment” clearly noted in the subject line. All comments should cite the applicable chapter and page number of the draft manual. All written comments must be received no later than Friday, May 31, 2024.
All solicitations for the public comment are barrier free. Individuals who speak a language(s) other than English, or have a hearing impairment and require an interpreter, are asked to contact the Oklahoma State Department of Education via e-mail to Abby Johnson (abby.johnson@sde.ok.gov) with “Public Comment” clearly noted in the subject line.
The 2023-2024 Vision Screening Report is now open on Single Sign-On. Each year, the Oklahoma State Department of Education requires schools to report the vision screening results of Kindergarten, first grade, and third grade students, in response to state law 70 O.S. § 1210.284. The Vision Screening report is due June 14, 2024.
If you have questions or concerns, contact Kellie Carter, Manager of School Nursing Programs.
Early Childhood EOY Data Reminders
- Early Childhood Outcomes for all children exiting preschool this school year must be completed no later than 6/30/2024 in order to count as completed for the district. Guidance regarding entry and exit ECOs, as well as best practice is available on the website.
- District data related to early childhood transitions must be submitted (even if no transitions occurred) no later than 6/30/2024 via the District Summary Data in EdPlan. Guidance related to early childhood transition and early childhood enrollment is also available on the website.
- End of Year Reports for ECOs and Early Childhood Transitions are available in EdPlan Advanced Reporting.
- While looking at these reports, consider the red flags as a prompt for LEA teams to check to ensure ECOs and early childhood transitions have been completed as indicated. If they have been done, then nothing additional is required.
- These reports are available as tools for districts. They are informational, so the red flag report will likely not change.
- For questions related to early childhood data, please reach out to the data team and/or Megan Withers.
**UPDATED** Project 619 OKMTSS Implementation
Targeted districts will be receiving funds for the purpose of developing or improving an OKMTSS framework using an evidence-based academic and/or behavior continuum of interventions through tiered support.
The Project 619 Memo provides actions steps and additional information.
The FY2025 Assurances are now available online. Assurances must be completed prior to July 1st.
You can access the Assurances through your Single Sign On.
- Sign into your Single Sign On
- Select: Grants Management/Expenditure Reporting
- Select: Page on the GMS Access
- Change Fiscal Year: 2025
- Proceed: Create your Assurances
When completing the FY25 Assurances, districts should be sure their nine digit zip code corresponds with their physical address. The physical address should match the districts physical address in SAM.gov.
Feedback Opportunities: Alternate Diploma Collaborative and Lessons Learned & Future Focus
Information from these two short surveys will be used to plan for future Alternate Diploma Collaborative activities. Please take this opportunity and spend a few minutes to provide feedback to guide the future of the Alternate Diploma Collaborative (Zoom) meetings and to share your district’s Lessons Learned and Future Focus related to the implementation of the Alternate Diploma and 18-22 Extended Transition Programs/Programming/Services. Some information gleaned from the Lessons Learned & Future Focus survey will be shared at the final Alternate Diploma Collaborative on May 23, 2024. Thank you in advance for you time and valuable feedback!!!
- Alternate Diploma Collaborative Feedback.
- Share feedback for Alternate Diploma & 18-22 ETPs: Lessons Learned & Future Focus.
OSDE-SES is providing Transition Technical Assistance through a temporary, part-time Secondary Transition Program Specialist. Assistance to schools/districts will be available through various formats to include e-mail, phone, virtual (via Microsoft Teams) and/or in-person. Please use this link to complete a Transition Technical Assistance Request for your school/district regarding Secondary Transition topics, including the new Alternate Diploma and 18-22 Transition Programs. For brief questions and/or more information about Transition Technical Assistance, please contact Claudia Beckner or Lori Chesnut.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will continue to hold Secondary Transition/Alternate Diploma Collaborative meetings monthly beginning in August.
Zoom meetings will typically be held on the 4th Thursday of each month at 3:00 p.m., except for holidays/school vacation weeks.
The schedule of monthly sessions and known topics are listed below:
-
May 23, 2024
- Alternate Diploma & 18-22 Extended Transition Programs: Lessons Learned & Future Focus – OSDE-SES, Districts & Transition Partners
Join us via Zoom for all sessions scheduled.
Meeting ID: 160 702 2023 Passcode: 393839Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Survey and Informational Webinar
Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Survey is the “Percent of youth who had IEPs, are no longer in secondary school and who have been competitively employed, enrolled in some type of postsecondary school, or both, within one year of leaving high school.” The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Special Education Services (OSDE-SES) annually surveys exiters (students who exit the IDEA) aged 16 and up a year after they graduate, drop out, or age out. The results are reflected on the annual District Determination Profile (DDP). It is important to have a high percentage of exiters participate in the Post-School Outcomes (PSO) Survey to ensure that the data are representative of the State and districts and useful in improving effective transition programs and services. Districts may opt-in to Survey their former students to reconnect and raise PSO response rates.
Watch the OSDE-SES and Data-Driven Enterprises Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Informational Webinar to learn more about opting in to survey your former students to raise your response rates and to find out what they have been doing since leaving high school!
Check out the updated the updated PSO Guidance Briefs.
The Office of Special Education Services at the Oklahoma State Department has developed a state-systemic improvement plan (SSIP) to support educators who serve kindergarten through third grade students, with a focus on students with special needs and early literacy outcomes.
We are excited to offer an opportunity for the coming school year for school sites who educate students K-3, within the State of Oklahoma, who have scored 0% proficiency for third-grade reading based on state testing proficiency for students with IEPs.
What is the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)? Website link
The program features three tiers of participation:
- Tier 1:
- Universal Supports: Access to templates and protocols for early literacy interventions and evidence-based practices. You can access the Universal Supports through OK Multi-Tiered System of Supports | Oklahoma State Department of Education.
- Sequenced Professional Development: Access to a professional development sequence, intended to support educators with early literacy outcomes.
- Tier 2:
- Strategic Leadership Coaching: To support development of a site MTSS leadership team, aide in implementing MTSS for K-3 early literacy, continuous coaching. Application due June 1, 2024.
- Tier 3:
- Instructional Coaching: Application to access direct, individual support for educators working with K-3 students, supporting early literacy. Educators must be concurrently participating in the professional development sequence. Application due June 1, 2024.
The application for participation has been included in the email as links. On-time deadline is June 1, 2024, and late-acceptance will continue until August 1, 2024, or until the capacity for the program has been reached.
For more information to determine if this program is right for your school site, please reach out to Alexa Hudak to set up a phone conversation to answer any questions you might have.
We are eager for your participation!
OSDE presents a one-day, opportunity for districts to participate in a hands-on
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Fidelity of Implementation
Rubric self-assessment. The self-assessment requires a district-level
MTSS Leadership team to assess the district’s implementation level of
the specific essential components necessary to have an MTSS framework
for academics and behavior.
Please see the OKMTSS Fidelity of Implementation Flyer for more information and registration.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, the State Personnel Development Grant, Project AWARE, the State Systemic Improvement Plan- B, and other collaborating offices, are hosting the MTSS Summer Conference. The intent of this conference is to support educators in a focused approach to align and implement an MTSS systems. The conference is not intended to only consist of background knowledge but to provide actionable steps and information to implement high-quality implementations for all students.
When:
Pre-Conference- June 24th; 12:30-4:30pm- Learn the MTSS Frameworks
- Pyramid Model
- Resources
- Keynote Session- OKMTSS on EDPlan
- Breakout groups
- Networking/Connection Sessions
- Live webinar style sessions
- Virtual Engagement
Register your MTSS teams today! Registration is limited! Participants attending the in-person conference will leave the conference with ongoing conference materials! We look forward to connecting with you!
For more information about this conference, please reach out to Alexa Hudak.
CPI Verbal Intervention
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will be holding their CPI Verbal Intervention Regional Trainings for you to send 4 employees to get certified.
ONLY 40 people will be able to attend each session, so make sure you register ASAP!Regional Trainings:
-
August 29, 2024: Stillwater, Oklahoma
-
September 5, 2024: Ardmore, Oklahoma
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October 4, 2024: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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January 17, 2025: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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February 7, 2025: Guymon, Oklahoma
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February 21, 2025: Lawton, Oklahoma
CPI is approved through Project 613 for substitutes, travel, and lodging. Keep in mind lodging must be at least 60 miles one way.
Questions can be directed to Megan Salisbury
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will be hosting our Annual Conference for Support Staff for the 2024-2025 School Year.
- September 6, 2024: Ardmore, Oklahoma
- November 1, 2024: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- January 30, 2025: Lawton, Oklahoma
- February 6, 2025: Guymon, Oklahoma
If you have any questions about the Oklahoma's Engaging Support Conference, please email Megan Salisbury or Abby Johnson.
FY 23/24 Bonus Points
Districts may now submit 2023-2024 school year documentation related to special education to receive bonus points. Bonus points are located on the annual Determination report to be released November 2024. A district can earn up to two bonus points for professional development, transition planning and parent advisory committee meetings.
To access the bonus point survey, go to EdPlan>Tools>LEA Document Library>PD Bonus. Complete the survey and upload all professional development documentation (agenda with summarized description and sign-in sheet), transition planning and parent advisory committee meetings to the PD Bonus tab. Instructions to upload documentation are also located under the PD Bonus tab.
Documentation must meet the following criteria:- Must have 3 hours on the same topic.
- Can be divided into shorter time segments
- Must include general education and special education teachers.
- Topics related to special education only (no general district training)
- Documentation required includes topic, agenda and summary with date and times, and dated sign-in sheet.
Districts assigned "level 2, 3, or 4" DMR support through the differentiated monitoring process will automatically receive bonus point credit for completion of monitoring requirements.
Email Felica Denton when submission is ready for review or if you have questions. The deadline for submissions is Friday, September 27, 2024.
Educational Interpreter Registry
If your district employs educational interpreters, please verify that they are on the OSDE Educational Interpreter Registry. All interpreters in an educational setting are required to be on the registry and are required to obtain yearly CEUs.
Special Education Services
Oklahoma State Department of Education
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 412
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
P: (405) 521-3351 F: (405) 522-2380
SDESpecialEducation@sde.ok.gov
Categories: specialed
OSDE - SES - May 16, 2024 - External
The University of Oklahoma Zarrow Institute is seeking help to finalize the Transition Assessment & Goal Generator-Middle School (TAGG-MS). Middle school students with mild to moderate disabilities, educators and their parents or caregivers of these youth are invited to participate in field testing of this new transition assessment for middle school students. Participants will be compensated for their time in helping with this important stage of the process.
What will I be asked to do?
Educators:
- Complete demographic information on yourself and your students
- Complete the professional assessment version for each student
- Assist parents/caregivers and students in completing their appropriate assessments
Will I be compensated?
YES!
Educators:
- $30.00 for each completed assessment set
- 10 free TAGG credits
Parents and Students:
- $10.00 gift card for each completed assessment
Please see the flyer announcement for more information!
Sooner Success Summer Camps
Sooner Success has compiled a list of 2024 summer/camp opportunities.
Please note: This document is for informational purposes only. It is recommended that families check with each camp to verify information, costs, requirements, and dates. Sooner Success also indicates on the 2024 Camp List that: “Caregivers may be eligible to help offset costs for camp if they qualify for the Lifespan Respite Voucher program.
For more information visit Sooner Success Respite or call (405) 271-2710.
The Oklahoma School for the Deaf is pleased to present the 2024 statewide Deaf Education Conference.
Professionals in the field of deaf education will come together, engage in dynamic workshops, connect with colleagues, and identify pathways to empowering students through access, language, and literacy. Attendees will include early interventionists, early childhood specialists, teachers of the deaf, and educational interpreters.
The pre-conference will be held June 3-4, 2024.
The conference will be held June 5-6, 2024.
Registration is now open.
This intensive 13-hour interactive workshop is designed to teach the theory and protocol for the Picture Exchange Communication System® (PECS®), an evidence-based practice based on Applied Behavior Analysis, typical language development, and B.F. Skinner’s Verbal Behavior. Using presenter demonstrations, role-play opportunities, and video examples participants will gain a thorough understanding and hands-on experience of each of the six phases of PECS. Please join us on June 11-12, 2024 at 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Registration deadline is May 31, 2024!For more information and registration, please see the PECS Level 1 Flyer.
Who? STEM is open to all Oklahoma students with disabilities, ages 14-19 (i.e., on an IEP, 504 Plan, or other documented physical, mental, or cognitive disabilities). Parents, guardians, and siblings are encouraged to support this learning experience by helping if needed, or wanted.
What: Students will learn how to use computers, software, and related technologies to design and create the following:
Power Racer Dragster – Powered HT Racer – Full Color Patches for caps, jackets, and pants – Bracelet – T-Shirt – Mouse Pad – Pin Back Buttons – And More! Come join us. Registration links are in the flyers.
Who? STEM is open to all Oklahoma students with disabilities, ages 14-19 (i.e., on an IEP, 504 Plan, or other documented physical, mental, or cognitive disabilities). Parents, guardians, and siblings are encouraged to support this learning experience by helping if needed, or wanted.
What: Students will learn how to use computers, software, and related technologies to design and create the following:
Power Racer Dragster – Powered HT Racer – Full Color Patches for caps, jackets, and pants – Bracelet – T-Shirt – Mouse Pad – Pin Back Buttons – And More! Come join us. Registration links are in the flyers.
Behavioral Science for Teachers (BeST) Training with Dr. Scott Singleton
OSDE-Special Education Services is pleased to announce its partnership with Dr. Scott Singleton, to provide behavioral science training to district staff to increase its capacity in addressing significant student behavior. Dr. Scott Singleton BCBA-D, NCSP has worked in the behavioral science and education field for over 20 years. He has served as a school psychologist in multiple states, the response to intervention coordinator for a large urban school district, clinical director for a school for children with developmental disabilities and is currently a professor of psychology at the University of Central Oklahoma where he oversees Behavior Central, a center for teacher training and behavioral consultation, and the master’s program in behavior analysis.
**Sessions will be held in Oklahoma City, Sapulpa, OR Woodward (Sessions are the exact same at all locations) on the dates provided.
Your team must attend BOTH SESSION DAYS.
Application deadline is June 14, 2024Locations:
- Oklahoma City , July 15, 2024-July 16, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (2 full days)
- Sapulpa, July 17, 2024-July 18, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (2 full days)
- Woodward, July 22, 2024-July 23, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (2 full days)
Session Days will include:
- DAY ONE:
- Session 1 – Science of Behavior; Rationale for a Scientific Approach; Motivation – What motivates behavior?; Cues – What triggers behavior?; Functions – What causes behavior to be resistant to Change?
- Session 2 – Assessment of Behavior; Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA); Progress Monitoring;
- DAY TWO:
- Session 3 – Behavior Intervention; Level 1 Prevention Strategies; Level 2 Targeted Interventions; Level 3 Intensive Interventions.
If you are interested in the BeST Training, please see the Behavioral Science for Teachers (BeST) Flyer and submit the Behavioral Science for Teachers (BeST) Form.
If you have any questions, please contact Megan Salisbury.
Paraprofessional Training – Fall 2024
The Oklahoma State Department of Education – Office of Special Education Services in collaboration with Dr. Kaylin Coody, will host a series of Paraprofessional training this Fall.
Designed for those wanting to obtain the Tier 2 Paraprofessional Certificate, the training provides an overview of classroom behavior strategies, legal aspects of special education, and data collection.
The training is divided into two locations. With each location having a Part I and Part II.
There is no cost associated with the training. If participants cannot attend and do not cancel within 4 days prior to the training, the district will be responsible for the cost associated with the participant(s), approximately $100 each.
Enrollment is limited to 50 participants.
Registration for the
- Oklahoma City September 17, 2024 & October 22, 2024
- Glenpool September 18, 2024 & October 23, 2024
Questions about the training, or for those requiring interpreting services, can be directed to Abby Johnson.
Beginning with the incoming 2024-2025 school year districts requesting training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Nonviolent Crisis Intervention With Advanced Physical Skills are encouraged to send an employee to become a Certified Trainer for CPI. Once certified to become a trainer the said employee will be certified to train others in their place of employment. Beginning with the forthcoming school year OSDE will be transitioning to Verbal Interventions only and will not train individuals in the disengagements or restraints in CPI. Please note the dates, locations, and the information for contacting the CPI Senior Territory Manager for Oklahoma below.
Location and Date:
- Oklahoma City
- May 29, 2024-May 31, 2024
- August 20, 2024-August 22, 2024
- December 10, 2024-December 12, 2024
- Oklahoma City - APS (Advanced)
- June 4, 2024-June 7, 2024
- Tulsa
- May 14, 2024-May 16, 2024
- August 6, 2024-August 8, 2024
- October 15, 2024-October 17, 2024
Who to Contact:
Jaime Schroeder, Schedule a Call Senior Territory Account Manager at CPI for Kansas, Oklahoma & Nebraska Crisis Prevention Institute 10850 W. Park Place, Suite 250 • Milwaukee, WI 53224 Direct 414.441.1750 • crisisprevention.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jaime-schroeder
Cameron University is offering a graduate courses that qualify for a $500.00 Micro-Credential Scholarship.
- Children & Youth: Special Needs (Boot Camp)
- Instructional Strategies for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
- Advanced Assessment in Special Education
- Historical and Modern Foundations
- Practicum in Mild/Moderate Special Education
- Foundations of Literacy
Classes begin on May 22nd! For more information about the scholarship, please see our Cameron University Micro-Credential Flyer.
Center on Transition Innovations
The Center on Transition Innovations at Virginia Commonwealth University continues providing resources for this month’s focus on Workplace Readiness Skills! The resources for this month include the following:
- Workplace Readiness Rubric - skill categories in the rubric are Personal Qualities, People Skills, and Professional Traits necessary for employment success (based on Virginia’s 21st Century Workplace Readiness Skills, but applicable anywhere! Could be used as an informal transition assessment for present levels/developing annual transition goals in Employment. Some skill categories are also tied to Independent Living and Community Participation.
- Parent Involvement and Workplace Readiness Skills – 50-minute webcast video and accompanying PPT – great for sharing with parents AND transition services providers (teachers, paraprofessionals, related services, DRS and DDS).
- Workplace Readiness Toolkit: Practicing Employment Skills at Home – toolkit structure and activities are based on the Workplace Readiness Rubric skill categories.
- Transition and Court Involved Youth: Work-Place Readiness Skills Assessment – informal assessment used to gauge early job assets and needs which an be conducted with a team or independently with a student, teacher, and parent/guardian.
Special Education Services
Oklahoma State Department of Education
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 412
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
P: (405) 521-3351 F: (405) 522-2380
SDESpecialEducation@sde.ok.gov
Categories: specialed
OSDE - SES - May 14, 2024 - Internal
The first draft of the Revised Oklahoma Special Education Policies and Procedures Manual has been developed for public review and comment prior to the final draft being submitted to the Oklahoma State Board of Education. All newly revised additional language is identified by yellow highlights and eliminated language is identified by strikethrough notations.
To easily find the revised language, use the steps below:
- Open Find (CTRL+F)
- Arrow down to Advance Find
- Select More
- Select Format
- Select Highlight
- Now you can select Find Next to navigate the document to the highlighted edits.
Any interested party is invited to submit written comments to the Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services, 2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 412, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105-4599 or through email to Abby Johnson (abby.johnson@sde.ok.gov) with “Public Comment” clearly noted in the subject line. All comments should cite the applicable chapter and page number of the draft manual. All written comments must be received no later than Friday, May 31, 2024.
All solicitations for the public comment are barrier free. Individuals who speak a language(s) other than English, or have a hearing impairment and require an interpreter, are asked to contact the Oklahoma State Department of Education via e-mail to Abby Johnson (abby.johnson@sde.ok.gov) with “Public Comment” clearly noted in the subject line.
Public hearings whereby members of the public may submit oral comments are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2024, and 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2024, at the Oklahoma State Department of Education, State Board Room, Room 1-250, 2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105. Persons wishing to speak must sign in at the door of the state board room prior to the start of the hearing. Time limitations may be imposed on presentations to ensure that all persons who desire to make oral comments will have an opportunity to do so.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) kindly requests your participation in an important survey about Fentanyl and Narcan usage in schools to better understand and support school safety and health. This survey is crucial for helping understand the prevalence and impact of Fentanyl use and the preparedness of schools to manage opioid-related emergencies. By collecting data on the frequency of fentanyl incidents, access to Narcan, and staff / Student training on overdose response, the OSDE can identify gaps in school safety protocols and resources across the different districts.
The information will enable the development of targeted strategies and policies to improve School and student health, including support services for students and staff affected by opioid misuse. Ultimately, the survey will help the OSDE make informed decisions to protect the well-being of school communities. 63 O.S. § 1-2506.1 and 70 O.S. § 1210.242 allows for trained personnel (see statute for requirements) to administer Narcan (Naloxone) without a prescription in the school setting.
Narcan (Naloxone) & Fentanyl in Schools 2023-2024 Survey
The 2023-2024 Vision Screening Report is now open on Single Sign-On. Each year, the Oklahoma State Department of Education requires schools to report the vision screening results of Kindergarten, first grade, and third grade students, in response to state law 70 O.S. § 1210.284. The Vision Screening report is due June 14, 2024.
If you have questions or concerns, contact Kellie Carter, Manager of School Nursing Programs.
OAAP Update
You can find the most updated OAAP information for the 2023-2024 school year in the OAAP Memo. Find and access information regarding Spring Testing Window, Data Extracts, OAS and Essential Element alignment, and more.
Early Childhood EOY Data Reminders
- Early Childhood Outcomes for all children exiting preschool this school year must be completed no later than 6/30/2024 in order to count as completed for the district. Guidance regarding entry and exit ECOs, as well as best practice is available on the website.
- District data related to early childhood transitions must be submitted (even if no transitions occurred) no later than 6/30/2024 via the District Summary Data in EdPlan. Guidance related to early childhood transition and early childhood enrollment is also available on the website.
- End of Year Reports for ECOs and Early Childhood Transitions are available in EdPlan Advanced Reporting.
- While looking at these reports, consider the red flags as a prompt for LEA teams to check to ensure ECOs and early childhood transitions have been completed as indicated. If they have been done, then nothing additional is required.
- These reports are available as tools for districts. They are informational, so the red flag report will likely not change.
- For questions related to early childhood data, please reach out to the data team and/or Megan Withers.
Register now for the Open Door Assistance in May.
- May 16, 2024, virtual come and go session.
- May 17, 2024, in person option.
The Special Education Data Team is also available to answer questions and review data concerns at (405) 521-3351.
Project 619 OKMTSS Implementation
Targeted districts will be receiving funds for the purpose of developing or improving an OKMTSS framework using an evidence-based academic and/or behavior continuum of interventions through tiered support.
The Project 619 Memo provides actions steps and additional information.
The FY2025 Assurances are now available online. Assurances must be completed prior to July 1st.
You can access the Assurances through your Single Sign On.
- Sign into your Single Sign On
- Select: Grants Management/Expenditure Reporting
- Select: Page on the GMS Access
- Change Fiscal Year: 2025
- Proceed: Create your Assurances
When completing the FY25 Assurances, districts should be sure their nine digit zip code corresponds with their physical address. The physical address should match the districts physical address in SAM.gov.
Feedback Opportunities: Alternate Diploma Collaborative and Lessons Learned & Future Focus
Information from these two short surveys will be used to plan for future Alternate Diploma Collaborative activities. Please take this opportunity and spend a few minutes to provide feedback to guide the future of the Alternate Diploma Collaborative (Zoom) meetings and to share your district’s Lessons Learned and Future Focus related to the implementation of the Alternate Diploma and 18-22 Extended Transition Programs/Programming/Services. Some information gleaned from the Lessons Learned & Future Focus survey will be shared at the final Alternate Diploma Collaborative on May 23, 2024. Thank you in advance for you time and valuable feedback!!!
- Alternate Diploma Collaborative Feedback.
- Share feedback for Alternate Diploma & 18-22 ETPs: Lessons Learned & Future Focus.
OSDE-SES is providing Transition Technical Assistance through a temporary, part-time Secondary Transition Program Specialist. Assistance to schools/districts will be available through various formats to include e-mail, phone, virtual (via Microsoft Teams) and/or in-person. Please use this link to complete a Transition Technical Assistance Request for your school/district regarding Secondary Transition topics, including the new Alternate Diploma and 18-22 Transition Programs. For brief questions and/or more information about Transition Technical Assistance, please contact Claudia Beckner or Lori Chesnut.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will continue to hold Secondary Transition/Alternate Diploma Collaborative meetings monthly beginning in August.
Zoom meetings will typically be held on the 4th Thursday of each month at 3:00 p.m., except for holidays/school vacation weeks.
The schedule of monthly sessions and known topics are listed below:
-
May 23, 2024
- Alternate Diploma & 18-22 Extended Transition Programs: Lessons Learned & Future Focus – OSDE-SES, Districts & Transition Partners
Join us via Zoom for all sessions scheduled.
Meeting ID: 160 702 2023 Passcode: 393839Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Survey and Informational Webinar
Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Survey is the “Percent of youth who had IEPs, are no longer in secondary school and who have been competitively employed, enrolled in some type of postsecondary school, or both, within one year of leaving high school.” The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Special Education Services (OSDE-SES) annually surveys exiters (students who exit the IDEA) aged 16 and up a year after they graduate, drop out, or age out. The results are reflected on the annual District Determination Profile (DDP). It is important to have a high percentage of exiters participate in the Post-School Outcomes (PSO) Survey to ensure that the data are representative of the State and districts and useful in improving effective transition programs and services. Districts may opt-in to Survey their former students to reconnect and raise PSO response rates.
Watch the OSDE-SES and Data-Driven Enterprises Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Informational Webinar to learn more about opting in to survey your former students to raise your response rates and to find out what they have been doing since leaving high school!
Check out the updated the updated PSO Guidance Briefs.
The Office of Special Education Services at the Oklahoma State Department has developed a state-systemic improvement plan (SSIP) to support educators who serve kindergarten through third grade students, with a focus on students with special needs and early literacy outcomes.
We are excited to offer an opportunity for the coming school year for school sites who educate students K-3, within the State of Oklahoma, who have scored 0% proficiency for third-grade reading based on state testing proficiency for students with IEPs.
What is the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)? Website link
The program features three tiers of participation:
- Tier 1:
- Universal Supports: Access to templates and protocols for early literacy interventions and evidence-based practices. You can access the Universal Supports through OK Multi-Tiered System of Supports | Oklahoma State Department of Education.
- Sequenced Professional Development: Access to a professional development sequence, intended to support educators with early literacy outcomes.
- Tier 2:
- Strategic Leadership Coaching: To support development of a site MTSS leadership team, aide in implementing MTSS for K-3 early literacy, continuous coaching. Application due June 1, 2024.
- Tier 3:
- Instructional Coaching: Application to access direct, individual support for educators working with K-3 students, supporting early literacy. Educators must be concurrently participating in the professional development sequence. Application due June 1, 2024.
The application for participation has been included in the email as links. On-time deadline is June 1, 2024, and late-acceptance will continue until August 1, 2024, or until the capacity for the program has been reached.
For more information to determine if this program is right for your school site, please reach out to Alexa Hudak to set up a phone conversation to answer any questions you might have.
We are eager for your participation!
OSDE presents a one-day, opportunity for districts to participate in a hands-on
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Fidelity of Implementation
Rubric self-assessment. The self-assessment requires a district-level
MTSS Leadership team to assess the district’s implementation level of
the specific essential components necessary to have an MTSS framework
for academics and behavior.
Please see the OKMTSS Fidelity of Implementation Flyer for more information and registration.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, the State Personnel Development Grant, Project AWARE, the State Systemic Improvement Plan- B, and other collaborating offices, are hosting the MTSS Summer Conference. The intent of this conference is to support educators in a focused approach to align and implement an MTSS systems. The conference is not intended to only consist of background knowledge but to provide actionable steps and information to implement high-quality implementations for all students.
When:
Pre-Conference- June 24th; 12:30-4:30pm- Learn the MTSS Frameworks
- Pyramid Model
- Resources
- Keynote Session- OKMTSS on EDPlan
- Breakout groups
- Networking/Connection Sessions
- Live webinar style sessions
- Virtual Engagement
Register your MTSS teams today! Registration is limited! Participants attending the in-person conference will leave the conference with ongoing conference materials! We look forward to connecting with you!
For more information about this conference, please reach out to Alexa Hudak.
**NEW** CPI Verbal Intervention
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will be holding their CPI Verbal Intervention Regional Trainings for you to send 4 employees to get certified.
ONLY 40 people will be able to attend each session, so make sure you register ASAP!Regional Trainings:
-
August 29, 2024: Stillwater, Oklahoma
-
September 5, 2024: Ardmore, Oklahoma
-
October 4, 2024: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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January 17, 2025: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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February 7, 2025: Guymon, Oklahoma
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February 21, 2025: Lawton, Oklahoma
CPI is approved through Project 613 for substitutes, travel, and lodging. Keep in mind lodging must be at least 60 miles one way.
Questions can be directed to Megan Salisbury
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will be hosting our Annual Conference for Support Staff for the 2024-2025 School Year.
- September 6, 2024: Ardmore, Oklahoma
- November 1, 2024: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- January 30, 2025: Lawton, Oklahoma
- February 6, 2025: Guymon, Oklahoma
If you have any questions about the Oklahoma's Engaging Support Conference, please email Megan Salisbury or Abby Johnson.
FY 23/24 Bonus Points
Districts may now submit 2023-2024 school year documentation related to special education to receive bonus points. Bonus points are located on the annual Determination report to be released November 2024. A district can earn up to two bonus points for professional development, transition planning and parent advisory committee meetings.
To access the bonus point survey, go to EdPlan>Tools>LEA Document Library>PD Bonus. Complete the survey and upload all professional development documentation (agenda with summarized description and sign-in sheet), transition planning and parent advisory committee meetings to the PD Bonus tab. Instructions to upload documentation are also located under the PD Bonus tab.
Documentation must meet the following criteria:- Must have 3 hours on the same topic.
- Can be divided into shorter time segments
- Must include general education and special education teachers.
- Topics related to special education only (no general district training)
- Documentation required includes topic, agenda and summary with date and times, and dated sign-in sheet.
Districts assigned "level 2, 3, or 4" DMR support through the differentiated monitoring process will automatically receive bonus point credit for completion of monitoring requirements.
Email Felica Denton when submission is ready for review or if you have questions. The deadline for submissions is Friday, September 27, 2024.
Educational Interpreter Registry
If your district employs educational interpreters, please verify that they are on the OSDE Educational Interpreter Registry. All interpreters in an educational setting are required to be on the registry and are required to obtain yearly CEUs.
Special Education Services
Oklahoma State Department of Education
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 412
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
P: (405) 521-3351 F: (405) 522-2380
SDESpecialEducation@sde.ok.gov
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