OSDE - SES Thursday October 18, 2018

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Special Education Services

Non-Traditional Route To Special Education

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Are in need of a special education teacher? Check out the Non-Traditional Route to Special Education Certification program.
https://sde.ok.gov/non-traditional-route-special-education-teacher-certification

This process is designed for candidates who meet the following criteria:

  • Have earned any four-year degree from an Institution of Higher Education holding Regional Accreditation
  • Have a Grade Point Average of 2.75 or higher from a previous degree program
  • Have a recommendation from a representative at a school district or Institution of Higher Education
  • Pass a National Background Check

Candidates who meet the above criteria and are interested in obtaining a non-traditional special education certification may submit an application to the State Department of Education. Candidates must then complete a 150-hour program that includes 120 hours of special education training known as “Boot Camp” and 30 hours of field experience.

OSDE Boot Camp Candidate Application

Upcoming 2018-19 Sessions:

  • January 19- March 23,2019- Oklahoma State Department of Education Application Deadline: December 20, 2018
  • February 1-May 4, 2019- Norman Public Schools (Norman area only) Application Deadline: January 10, 2019
  • April 6-June 8, 2019- Oklahoma State Department of Education Applications: Closed at this time

Have questions? Call Jacque Cullen at 405-521-4867.

Jacque Cullen, Specialist Professional Development
Special Education Services
Oklahoma State Department of Education
2500 N. Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4599
405-521-4867
fax 405-522-3503


School Based Medicaid

School Based Medicaid Services Participation Agreement is now available through the Grants Management System. All districts choosing to use this agreement may begin completing their online application. Follow these steps for application completion.

1. Go to “GMS Access / Select” and scroll to available applications under IDEA.
2. Click “Create” on the line for “School Based Health Part”. Once you have created the application it will appear under your applications.
3. Please agree to all assurances, upload the signature page, and submit.

Note: On the signature page please make sure you include a signature, printed name, printed title, and date of board approval