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The Oklahoma School Report Cards for 2017-18 are now open for district review on Single Sign-On through the Accountability application. At the end of the review period, the information will be presented to the State Board of Education for certification and released to the public.
According to 210:10-13-18(c)(6)(B) of the Oklahoma Administrative Code:
“Prior to the final release of school performance grades, a school district shall have at least ten (10) calendar days to certify the calculation of the performance grade. If the school district determines that a different performance grade should be assigned because of the omission of certified student data, a data miscalculation or special circumstances that might have affected the grade assigned, school districts may submit a request for a review of the data calculation to the State Department of Education.
“All evidence supporting the district’s claim of a calculation error and documentation of all elements to be reviewed by the Department must be submitted within the time limits specified in this subsection. No request for review of the calculation shall be accepted after the expiration of the review period. Changes to the criteria, data or process shall not be considered as part of this review.”
Requests to review the calculations may be submitted via a correction data verification request (DVR) through the Accountability application (School Summary Page ®Submit or Review a Data Verification Request). Please submit these requests no later than noon on Feb. 25, 2019. Pending approval by the State Board of Education, the new Oklahoma School Report Cards will be publicly released on Feb. 28, 2019.
OSDE has developed a number of resources to help educators and family members talk about the new school report card. Please visit the Accountability home page, https://sde.ok.gov/accountability-assessments, to see e-learning modules focused on various aspects of the new accountability system, a demonstration of the accountability dashboard, FAQs, a report card overview and more. Additional resources will be shared as they are available.
Please direct questions to the OSDE Office of Accountability at accountability@sde.ok.gov or (405) 522-5169.
Hunger does not stop when school is out.
Together we can ensure that children of Oklahoma get the nutritious meals they need this summer through SFSP or Seamless Summer Option (SSO) under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
Schools are ideal Summer Food Service Program sponsors.
There are children 18 years old and under in every county in Oklahoma who need food for the summer months, but several counties do not offer a Summer Feeding Program.
Increasing the number of schools participating as sponsors in the SFSP or SSO will help move toward the goal of having at least one summer feeding program in every county. Please consider sponsoring a site for SFSP this summer.
To have a successful 2019 Summer Food Service Program, contact the Office of Child Nutrition at (405) 522-4943 for assistance in becoming a sponsor.
Required Training
Once it is determined that a school or organization qualifies to become a sponsor, a representative must attend an SFSP training. Available training dates are listed below. All trainings will be held 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Oklahoma City Trainings
Location: Oklahoma State Dept. of Education
Tuesday, February 26
Thursday, February 28
Wednesday, March 6
Friday, March 8
Wednesday, March 13
Thursday, March 14
Tuesday, March 19
Thursday, March 21
Tulsa Trainings
Location: Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma
Wednesday, February 13
Thursday, February 14
Register for a training here.
Sponsors who have participated in the SFSP the last two years are eligible for SFSP training online. The training will require a participant to take a test with a passing score of 80 percent.
If you have questions, contact Dee Houston, SFSP Coordinator, at dee.houston@sde.ok.gov or (405) 522-4943.
View the Measured Progress Oklahoma Help & Support page for access to manuals, portal guides, practice tests, training modules and other testing materials.
View state assessment key date documents:
OSTP Grades 3-8
CCRA Science & U.S. History
Grade 11 ACT
Grade 11 SAT
If you have questions or need assistance, contact the Office of Assessments at assessments@sde.ok.gov or (405) 521-3341.
The K20 Center at the University of Oklahoma provides high-quality services and resources at no cost to teachers and schools. The resources are aligned to state standards and are available for a variety of grade levels and content areas.
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K20 LEARN presents an ever-expanding repository of instructional strategies, pre-built 5E lesson plans in all content areas, professional development activities and science resources.
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Digital Game-Based Learning (DGBL) provides gaming scenarios for students in fun and engaging digital environments, all while being rooted in content area standards and high-quality research-based methodologies.
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Innovative programs to support schools include Phase I leadership, OETT grants-to-schools, STEM readiness, Professional Development Institutes, Creating Uplifting Classroom Environments and Continuous Strategic Improvement.
For more information, visit www.k20center.ou.edu.
Starting February 12, publishers will travel to various sites within the state to present materials approved by the State Textbook Committee.
We urge all local school district committee members and teachers to attend. These textbook presentations allow educators to view most of the adopted materials in one day. If your school district evaluation options include attending these events, please allow your staff to participate.
This year, a total of ten publishers will be presenting material on CTE, early childhood, EL, grammar, handwriting, remedial reading and spelling during stops in Tulsa, McAlester, Enid, Oklahoma City and Lawton.
View the textbook presentation schedule here.
While attendance is allowed without an RSVP, please RSVP using this Google form if you know you’re going to attend so that the event organizers can coordinate an appropriate room size.
If you have questions, contact Timmie Spangler, Director of Instructional Materials & Library, at timmie.spangler@sde.ok.gov.
Alternative Education webinars for the 2018-19 school year are listed below. These topics were scheduled based on the results of a Google survey sent out to alternative education programs last spring.
Register using the links below or on the Alternative Education webinar page, which also features archived webinars if you miss your scheduled webinar time.
Upcoming Webinars:
Enhancing School Climate Through Social & Academic Dimensions
February 13, 1 p.m.
Facilitator: Dawn Irons, OSDE
*CEU approved
Register here
School Connections to Chronic Absenteeism
March 6, 1 p.m.
Facilitator: Elizabeth Suddath, OSDE
*CEU approved
Register here
What You Need to Know About Oklahoma Standards & Curriculum
April 17, 1 p.m.
Facilitator: Tiffany Neill, OSDE
Register here
Input and suggestions regarding webinar topics are always welcome. If you have a topic idea, contact Jennifer Wilkinson, Director of Alternative Education, at jennifer.wilkinson@sde.ok.gov.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ReConnect Program offers loans, grants and loan/grant combinations to facilitate broadband deployment in areas of rural America without sufficient access to broadband.
ReConnect Program Informational Webinar
February 13, 2 p.m.
This hour-long technical assistance webinar will provide a high-level overview of the funding opportunity available under the ReConnect Program. USDA Rural Development staff will discuss types of funding available, eligibility provisions, notice of proposed service area and evaluation factors.
Register here.
Visit the USDA ReConnect Loan and Grant Program web page for up-to-date information including evaluation criteria, resources, upcoming event information and more.
LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) is a comprehensive professional development that responds to the growing need for high-quality support for literacy educators. More than any other professional development curriculum, LETRS prepares educators for the challenging work of teaching literacy.
OSDE is offering a free opportunity for early childhood educators and principals to attend LETRS training. To maintain the integrity of the LETRS training, participants are asked to commit to all days of the training. Previous LETRS experience is not required. All materials will be provided.
Module 8 Training
Module 8 focuses on screening, diagnosing and monitoring the instructional needs of students in grades K-3 who are showing signs of risk. The purpose of these activities is early identification and intervention to minimize reading failure at these early levels. Case studies are used to practice interpretation of assessment data to determine student needs.
February 18-19, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: Kiamichi Technology Center, Durant
Register here.
If you have questions, contact Melissa Ahlgrim, Director of Reading Sufficiency, at melissa.ahlgrim@sde.ok.gov.
Download the new School Employee Wellness Guide for practical tools and information related to implementing wellness programs for employees. School employee wellness programs are designed to increase recruitment, retention and productivity of staff by focusing on improving the health and quality of life of employees. This guide focuses on one of the ten components of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model.
View a quick overview video of the guide and learn how to share this information with staff here.
As a part of this initiative, OSDE will also be partnering with Thrive, the Oklahoma State Employee Wellness Program, to release a series of webinars that focus on the wellness of school employees. Webinars will be posted online.
Register for a webinar below.
Navigating Life and Work
February 19, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Learn how to utilize strategies and build critical skills to navigate the demands of life and work. “Navigating Life and Work” will provide opportunities for you to discover what is needed to be healthy, happy and energized each and every day.
Register here.
Fuel + Fitness
March 7, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
There is so much information available about nutrition and exercise, it can be difficult to determine what is best to eat and what exercise regimen to follow. This presentation will give you a brief overview of nutrition and fitness concepts so you can be more informed about what is the best fuel and fitness for you.
Register here.
The Importance of Managing Stress
April 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
You will learn what causes stress, how it affects our physical and emotional well-being and how to recognize signs and symptoms. Attendees will learn and practice effective techniques that can help to manage, improve and control the stress they face, whether at work or home.
Register here.
Maintain a Healthy Brain by Simple Lifestyle Choice
May 8, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Focus on healthy brain function by learning how to move, which foods affect brain health and how mindfulness can maintain and improve learning and cognition. You will learn that no matter how old you get, you can still generate new brain cells.
Register here.
If you have questions, contact Savannah Owen, Director of Health and Physical Education, at savannah.owen@sde.ok.gov or (405) 522-1576.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission Public Utility Division and the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) are offering free E-Rate and Oklahoma Universal Service Fund (OUSF) training for schools and libraries.
The training will include discussion on the following topics:
- Oklahoma Connect & Learn Initiative: Update on the tools and resources available to districts and libraries
- Open Range Update: Review of statewide contracts
- OUSF Update: Common pitfalls and errors, requesting preapproval, requesting funding, changing funding and common issues during funding review
- E-Rate Update: Completion of the bidding process in making a selection for cost effectiveness, filing the FCC Form 471 with service detail, responding to PIA requests, document retention and knowing when to file various FCC forms required to retain funding
This training is for all schools and libraries. Even if you use a consultant, you are encouraged to attend so you will know why your consultant is asking for certain information.
Trainings will take place during the week of February 18 and 25. Final details and registration links will be posted to the E-Rate and OUSF web page as soon as dates and locations are finalized.
If you have questions, contact Kurt Bernhardt, Executive Director of Education Technology, at kurt.bernhardt@sde.ok.gov or (405) 521-3364.
The Office of Alternative Education will host five spring regional meetings in February. Topics of conversation will include strategies related to attendance and student engagement as they relate to at-risk students. Answers to FAQs will also be shared.
Please bring with you any strategies that work in your program, resources you rely on for student success and any questions you may have.
Northeast Regional Meeting
February 20, 9 a.m.-noon
Central Technology Center
1720 S. Main St., Sapulpa
SOLD OUT. Contact jennifer.wilkinson@sde.ok.gov to be placed on the waiting list.
Northwest Regional Meeting
February 21, 9 a.m.-noon
High Plains Technology Center, Room 206
3921 34th St., Woodward
Register here
Central Regional Meeting
February 26, 9 a.m.-noon
OSDE, Conference Room 215
2500 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City
Register here
Southeast Regional Meeting
February 27, 9 a.m.-noon
Kiamichi Technology Center
301 Kiamichi Dr., McAlester
Register here
Southwest Regional Meeting
February 28, 9 a.m.-noon
Canadian Valley Technology Center
1401 W. Michigan Ave., Chickasha
Register here
If you have questions, contact Jennifer Wilkinson, Director of Alternative Education, at jennifer.wilkinson@sde.ok.gov.
EdCamp is a free “un-conference” for educators to share ideas, collaborate and network. EdCamps are based on the BarCamp and TeachMeet conference models and are focused on personalized learning and professional development for educators.
View the EdCamp: Empowering Educators Worldwide video for an overview of what you can expect if you attend.
Date: Saturday, February 23
Time: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: Midwest City Elementary, Mid-Del Public Schools
Register here
Learn more about EdCampOKC here.
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Can you recognize a vape pen or e-cigarette? Are e-cigarettes harmful? How does e-cigarette and tobacco product marketing differ?
Join Chantel J. Hartman, Tobacco Use Prevention Program Coordinator with the Oklahoma State Department of Health, for an informational webinar about vapor products. Attendees will learn about the evolving landscape of youth e-cigarette use, the potential health impact and strategies to reduce use and access.
Vapor Products Webinar
February 26, 3 p.m.
Register here.
If you have specific questions you would like answered during the webinar, send a request here.
The theme for this year’s Oklahoma Council for Exceptional Children’s conference is “Making Culturally Responsive Connections with Students with Disabilities.” This conference is for those who educate, or are the parents of, individuals with disabilities.
The keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Rosemarie Allen, an educational leader for over 30 years. Her life’s work has centered on ensuring all children have access to high-quality educational programs that are developmentally and culturally appropriate.
View the event flyer here.
View a schedule of events here.
Event details:
Dates: February 28-March 1
Time: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: Metro Technology Center, Springlake Campus, Oklahoma City
Register here.
If you have questions, contact Dr. Claudia Otto at claudia.otto@okstate.edu.
OSDE, the Oklahoma Alliance for Arts Education and the Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma invite all juniors and seniors who have excelled in the disciplines of band, choral music, dance, orchestra, piano, theater or visual art to apply for the State Superintendent’s Award for Arts Excellence, the premier accolade that honors students who demonstrate mastery of the arts. Furthermore, the award can serve as the crown jewel on any scholarship or college admission application.
The State Superintendent’s Award for Arts Excellence is also open to notable teachers, administrators and school boards for their passion and support of the fine arts in Oklahoma schools.
Administrators are encouraged to apply for the honor and nominate students, teachers and school boards.
All students, teachers and administrators selected to receive this distinguished award will be showcased, celebrated and medaled by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister at a ceremony on April 23 in Guthrie.
Download the administrator, school board and educator application.
Download the student application.
All applications must be completed and postmarked by March 1. View more information on the Fine Arts web page.
If you have questions, contact Elizabeth Maughan, Director of Fine Arts, at elizabeth.maughan@sde.ok.gov or (405) 522- 0863.
Nominate a deserving secondary mathematics or science teacher within your district to win $10,000.
Anyone – including principals, teachers, parents, students, business leaders or members of the general public – may nominate exceptional mathematics or science teachers who are currently teaching grades 7-12 for the 2018-19 award year.
Teachers may also apply directly on the PAEMST website.
Nomination Deadline: March 1, 2019
Application Deadline: May 1, 2019
The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest honor bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 mathematics and science teaching.
The award recognizes teachers who have both deep content knowledge of the subjects they teach and the ability to motivate and enable students to be successful in those areas. Since the program’s inception, more than 4,800 teachers have been recognized for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession.
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Oklahoma Honor Society promotes high standards of scholarship among Oklahoma students. Districts can nominate the 10 percent of its student body making the highest average marks for the honor. If you have a tie, it is important to have a policy in place to determine a tie-breaker.
Nomination forms for Oklahoma Middle, Junior High or High School Honor Society are due March 15. Any applications received after this date will not be processed.
Download the Junior High/Middle School Honor Society nomination form here.
Download the High School Honor Society nomination form here.
Download the Perfect Attendance form here.
Thank you for continuing to recognize the academic excellence of your students.
If you have questions, contact the Office of Accreditation at (405) 521-3335.
The Oklahoma Academic Scholars program recognizes the outstanding academic achievement of graduating seniors. Oklahoma Academic Scholars will be presented a certificate of recognition from the State Board of Education and their local high schools. A gold seal will be affixed to their diplomas and the honor recorded on their official transcripts.
View the complete list of requirements for graduating seniors here.
High school principals and counselors should report the names of qualifying seniors via the Oklahoma Academic Scholars Report on Single Sign-On. Private schools may submit eligible seniors via email to robbyn.glinsmann@sde.ok.gov.
Submissions are due April 30.
Deadline: May 15
School districts may now begin uploading FY19 trial revenue and expenditures to the Oklahoma Cost Accounting System (OCAS), located in Single Sign-On. Schools can upload trial data until June 30. This is a great opportunity to correct any coding errors.
If you have questions, contact the Office of Financial Accounting at (405) 521-2517.
If you need to request an emergency certification, visit OSDE’s Emergency Certification web page for step-by-step instructions on how to complete the request online.
Please remember that to be considered completed, the district must first make the request, then the applicant must apply for emergency certification. All completed requests must be submitted at least 14 days prior to the upcoming State Board of Education meeting to be considered for the agenda.
If a background check is required, the applicant must have a cleared certification background check on file at the OSDE at least 7 days prior to that month’s State Board of Education meeting to be considered that month.
If these requirements are not met, the application will be treated as a pending request for the next month.
If you have questions, contact the Office of Teacher Certification at (405) 521-3337.
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