Caseload/Workload & Class Size

For permission to adjust caseload/workload & class size for programs serving children with disabilities that exceed limits set in state policy, the Local Education Agency (LEA) must obtain a letter of approval from the OSDE-SES. This exception is good for the current school year only. The LEA must document that exceptions to caseload/workload or class size requirements do not interfere with the provision of a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). The LEA must ensure the Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are implemented to meet the educational needs of the students served, with special consideration for any potential harmful effects to the student or the quality of the program. All teachers serving students with disabilities must hold the appropriate Oklahoma teaching certificate for students on their caseload. To request an exception to caseload/workload & class size, the LEA must submit the following:

• Caseload Instructions - checklist of required submission documents.

• Caseload Assurance - one per district

• Caseload/Class Size Request for Exception - one per teacher needing exception (>1.0)

• Caseload Class Size Check Sheet- one per teacher needing exception (>1.0)

• Workload Calculation Sheet - one per teacher needing exception (>125)

Class Size Requirements

Full Day Self-Contained	Maximum of ten (10) students per classroom	These classrooms are designed predominantly for the support of students with significant, moderate, or multiple disabilities. Multiple courses are taught to the same students for the majority of the day. For example, students who are served inside the general education classroom for less than 40% of the day.
Direct Support/Resource	Grades K-4 Maximum of ten (10) students per classroom	These classrooms are designed to provide a higher level of support than what is provided in the regular classroom. Students recieve direct support services for specific subjects. They are also available for students seeking extra help to complement regular classroom instruction.
Direct Support/Resource	Grades 5-12 Maximum of fifteen (15) students per classroom	These classrooms are designed to provide a higher level of support than what is provided in the regular classroom. Students recieve direct support services for specific subjects. They are also available for students seeking extra help to complement regular classroom instruction.

Full Day

Self-Contained

Maximum of ten (10) students per classroom

These classrooms are designed predominantly for the support of students with significant, moderate, or multiple disabilities. Multiple courses are taught to the same students for the majority of the day. For example, students who are served inside the general education classroom for less than 40% of the day.

Direct

Support/Resource

Grades K-4

Maximum of ten (10) students per classroom

These classrooms are designed to provide a higher level of support than what is provided in the regular classroom. Students recieve direct support services for specific subjects. They are also available for students seeking extra help to complement regular classroom instruction.

Direct

Support/Resource

Grades 5-12

Maximum of fifteen (15) students per classroom