Purple Star School Program

The Purple Star program is designed to help schools respond to the educational and personal challenges military-connected children face during their transition to a new school and keep them on track to be college, workforce and life-ready. To learn more about the ongoing impact of the Purple Star program, click here.

Application Information

To receive an application or additional support, please email the OSDE Assistant Deputy Superintendent of Student Support, Elizabeth Suddath- elizabeth.suddath@sde.ok.gov

Districts that meet the necessary criteria and are ready to apply can submit applications during the phase one time window. Districts that need additional time to ensure their programming aligns with the necessary criteria can submit applications during the phase two time window.

Application Timeline

Phase One September 2 - October 3, 2022
Phase Two January 1 - February 28, 2023

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Mental Health Guidance 

New Oklahoma Mental Health Legislation became effective July 1, 2022. We know that there are many questions regarding this new legislation and the implementation of new policies and procedures in your schools. In response the Division of School Based Mental Health within the office of Student Support has created a guidance document aligned to the recently released red book mental health legislation components. 

⇒ Click Here to Download Guidance

New ICAP Resources and Guidance

In-State Student Transfers: Many students complete ICAP on separate tools before transferring to another district. As the receiving district it is your responsibility to make sure a student has access to ICAP planning process. If a student transfers to your district with ICAP progress on another tool, simply add the following statement in the “Notes” section of their ICAP portfolio. 

“This student has completed the XXXX – XXXX AY ICAP requirement at XXXX High School using the (OkCollege Start, OKCareerGuide, Naviance, Other) online tool.”

Gaps In ICAP Completion: Some districts may encounter students with gaps in ICAP plans. To make sure students get the best from the ICAP experience, schools can design a ICAP recovery plan for students.

The ICAP Recovery Guide has been created as a resource for students that are not currently on track to complete ICAP requirements before graduation. This guide will allow you to engage students to complete the necessary activities and ensure that all ICAP requirements are met in accordance with the Oklahoma State Department of Education graduation mandates. You can reach the College and Career Readiness Office at 405-522-1918

⇒ For more questions visit www.okedge.com

Crisis Training Available

Are you thinking about crisis training? We offer several options available:

• 1-2 hr. Crisis Overview
• 2-3 hr. Crisis Team Training
• 1-day PREPaRE Workshop 1
• 2-day PREPaRE Workshop 2

We also can create specialized training to meet your needs. Don't hesitate to reach out to the Crisis and Preparedness team.

⇒ Inquire about Training Opportunities

Comprehensive Bullying Prevention Policies

Prevention and Intervention is the second component of the comprehensive bullying prevention policy. This component addresses the proactive procedures of minimizing the risk of children engaging in bullying behaviors. This provision includes but is not limited to training and resources, parent engagement, and distribution of the policy. 

⇒ Download Policy Requirement #2

Need to Report a Bullying Incident?

Families should use the matrix below to address questions and concerns with their districts. Claims should be addressed beginning at Contact Level 1. If additional support is needed, it is appropriate to proceed to the next level of contact. Families are highly encouraged to complete the district Bullying Incident Report Form for every incident of bullying. Visit sde.ok.gov/bullying-prevention to learn more.

⇒ Download Order of Contact Flyer

Single Sign On 2022/2023

It's almost time to upload our Bullying Prevention Policies to Single Sign-On (SSO) for Fiscal Year 2022/2023. The portal opens on October 17th, 2022 and closes on January 13th, 2023. Please note that the report can only be certified using the Superintendent's username and password. Thank you.

⇒ Click to View OSDE's Model Bullying Prevention Policy

Coffee With Counselors

Please join us for "Coffee with Counselors!" This is an informal time for school counselors from across our great state to come together for celebration, collaboration, and continued growth. We look forward to you joining us!

• October 18^th from 9:00-10:00
• November 8^th from 9:00-10:00
• December 6^th from 9:00-10:00 

⇒ Register in Advance Here

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting (it will be the same Zoom link for all sessions).

TeleEDGE is Back!

Series Focus: Pathways to College and Career Readiness

TeleEDGE is a partnership with OSU that provides opportunities for educators to learn from one another, share best practices, and collaborate around common problems of practice. SY 2022-2023 will focus on ways expand access to experiences and opportunities that support students' career readiness as they move through our K-12 systems.

TeleEDGE meets virtually the 3rd Thursday of each month from 3:30-4:30 starting September 22,  2022. Our First Session will Explore Best Practices in Implementing ICAP

Please register by using the link below and checking TeleEDGE. Once registered, you will receive meeting details and the Zoom link. For more information, please email Lesa Rohrer.

⇒ Register for Session One Here

Galaxy: Career Awareness for PK-5

Join us as we start the school year learning all things Galaxy!

Kuder Galaxy, a space-themed, online career awareness platform that enables students in Pre-K through fifth grade to learn through play, videos, activities, games, and rewards. Rooted in Holland’s theories on career development, Galaxy asks age-appropriate questions like, “What is work? Why do people work?

New this Year:
Administrator Training Oct. 5, 2022: This training will expose administrators to the benefits of Galaxy and the training and support provided. 

Curriculum Training: This webinar will introduce curriculum and address the various components available to choose for lessons. Each lesson will take a deep look at different grade levels of curriculum. We will also provide implementation strategies and training on how it works for teachers, counselors, and students. (Click and Scroll to bottom to see dates and to register)

⇒ View Galaxy Flyer Here

Youth Leadership Opportunity in Oklahoma County

Deadline Approaching Sept. 30th

Dear School Counselors: We need five minutes of your time to help us disseminate this new opportunity to improve lives of Oklahoma County youth. Through a new Community Based Prevention Services Grant funded through the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, C.A.R.E. Consulting Group is building a youth leadership coalition in Oklahoma County called the Monster Soup Society! 

Through 9/30/22 we are accepting applications from youth to build a middle school coalition as well as a separate high school coalition of youth community advocates addressing youth alcohol and marijuana use, youth emotional well-being and other public health priorities. 

If you know a young person between the ages of 11-18 who might be interested, please nominate them and encourage them to apply by forwarding a link to the application.  We are looking for a diverse group of traditional and non-traditional leaders – extroverts and introverts!  If each school site would nominate at least 3 youth, we can get a broad representation of youth across our county. 

Youth participation can count toward community service hours, can boost college and job applications, and will build lifelong skills. Thank you for all you do for Oklahoma’s children; we hope this project will augment your excellent work.

Heather Ariyeh, Monster Soup Society Project Director
Tiffani Henry, Monster Soup Society Project Manager

Contact us for an email to send to qualified students with the application.

Presidential Scholar Recommendation

Deadline Approaching October 21

DEADLINE FOR PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR RECOMMENDATIONS IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022.

Note: Recommendations do not guarantee nomination. More than one student from each school can be submitted for recommendation; however, only ONE recommendation per student will be accepted. Notify your principal of the recommendation to avoid duplications.

⇒ 2023 U.S PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR RECOMMENDATION FORM

Make sure your district is represented in the pool of prospective nominations! For questions about this process, email jenna.jones@sde.ok.gov. 

Making Wellness a Priority for Oklahoma Students

TSET program pushes for improved healthy policies in schools

Elevate Student Health, a program of TSET, is helping Oklahoma schools improve the health of youth through increased physical activity and improved nutrition options on campus.

The program provides a pre-written school wellness policy that can be seamlessly integrated into an existing one and gives school districts the flexibility to adopt which options make the most sense for their community. The policy emphasizes:

• Improving nutritious options in schools
• Incorporating more physical activity
• Increasing access to safe drinking water

Elevate Student Health also provides schools with additional resources, making it easy to implement right away. These resources include healthy signage for campus, faculty training, an implementation toolkit and more.

Interested? Find out how Elevate Student Health can impact wellness for kids in your school. Visit ElevateStudentHealth.com for details or to sign up.

⇒ Download the Elevate Student Health Flyer

Joint Agency Academic Workshops

Oklahoma Career Tech, in partnership with Oklahoma State Department of Education and the Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education, present “The Fall 2022 Joint Agency Academic Workshops” This half day workshop will focus on several aspects of the academic domain of school counseling for secondary schools. For more information contact julie.childers@careertech.ok.gov

Join us on:

• Oct 18, 2022 at Moore Norman Technology Center - South Penn Campus
• Oct 20, 2022 at Western Technology Center - Burns Flat Campus
• Nov 4, 2022 Indian Capital Technology Center - Muskogee Campus 

⇒ Register in Advance Here 

Did You know we offer FREE training in School-Based Mental Health, Prevention and Intervention and Comprehensive School Counseling? We offer in person as well as virtual trainings.

⇒ Request FREE Professional Development