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The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is planning a summit on behavior and climate in schools. The primary goal of this summit is to develop well-informed recommendations for legislative, pre-service and in-service supports based on input from stakeholders and objective sources of data. The recommendations will address the social/emotional and behavioral needs of Oklahoma schools.
Stakeholder input will be key in identifying participants and gathering crucial data and resources.
Please complete the survey regarding behavior and climate in Oklahoma schools below.
Oklahoma Summit on Behavior and Climate Survey
The survey will be available through March 29.
The Oklahoma School Climate Transformation Grant, also referred to as OK Transform, is now accepting applications. Twenty-five schools across Oklahoma will be selected to receive Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) implementation support, training and technical assistance.
Selected schools and districts will receive support and information regarding how to transform school climate by building local capacity through the implementation of a sustained, school-wide PBIS framework. In addition, schools/districts in counties with the highest opioid usage per population will receive addiction prevention training on opioid use.
Benefits of Participation
Schools and districts participating in the School Climate Transformation Grant project will receive training, professional development and technical assistance in regard to the following:
- System-wide implementation of a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework
- Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), social emotional learning, trauma-informed practices, suicide prevention, bullying prevention, mental health awareness and opioid training
- Coaching support in regard to team collaboration and data-based decision making
- Guided support for implementation of evidence-based interventions and practices
- Access to e-learning opportunities through online platforms
- Improved academic achievement in reading and math
- Improved attendance rates
Download the application here.
Applications are due April 12.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Suddath, School Climate Transformation Project Director, at elizabeth.suddath@sde.ok.gov or (405) 521-2106.
The Summer Career Academy is offered by the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services for students with hearing loss interested in obtaining employment. Early applications are encouraged as enrollment is limited to ensure maximum personal attention. The deadline for application is April 19, 2019, but applications will be accepted until all slots are filled. Please return completed applications to Sandy Keesee 8740 E 11th St, Ste F, Tulsa, OK 74112 or skeesee@okdrs.gov
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This webinar series will provide opportunities throughout the school year for new special education directors and other district program staff to receive helpful information on various topics of importance regarding rules and regulations with the IDEA. Click below to register.
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Access to free online professional development is available for all users with an OK EdPlan account. From the Main Menu of EdPlan upon initial login, select the word “Pepper” from the far right green main menu bar. Choose “Courses” and select “Oklahoma SPED Courses.”
Courses Offered by OSDE include:
- IDEA Essentials (OKSE110)
- FERPA and Confidentiality (OKSE114)
- Evaluation and Eligibility (OKSE111)
- Discipline and Manifestation Determination (OKSE115)
- Least Restrictive Environment (OKSE113)
- Early Intervention Services (OKSE112)
- Accommodations (OKSE117)
- Behavior at a Glance (OKSE120)
- Individualized Education Program (OKSE116)
- Secondary Transition (OKSE121)
- Surrogate Parent Training (OKSE123)
- Specially Designed Instruction (OKSE124)
- Access to OAAP modules are available under “My Resources” from the Pepper main menu page.
New Courses in Pepper beginning April 1, 2019
- ABLE Tech
- Assistive Technology and the Law (OKAT1)
- Introduction to Assistive Technology (OKAT2)
- What is QIAT? (OKAT3)
- Assistive Technology Consideration (OKAT4)
- Assistive Technology Assessment (OKAT5)
- AT and the IEP (OKAT6)
- Interagency Collaboration During the Transition Process (OKST1)
- Transition Assessments Mild/Moderate Disabilities (OKST2)
- Criteria for Alternate Assessment Participation (OKSE119)
We are extending the deadline to March 31st for WOW applications. Please share with anyone and everyone. This is a weeklong camping and work experience, for 16-21 year olds, who will be returning to high school next year.
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Join us for a free webinar focusing on providing practical and useful tips to increase student involvement in the IEP and Transition Process.
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Charting the Life Course is a framework that was developed to help individuals with disabilities and families at any age or stage of life think about what they need to know, identify how to find or develop supports, and discover what it takes to live the lives they want to live. Individuals and families may focus on their current situation and stage of life but may also find it helpful to look ahead to start thinking about what they can do or learn now that will help build an inclusive productive life in the future. Participants will leave the workshop with tools to make appropriate plans for each child for the future.
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The WebEx will cover common questions from the districts including enrolling and accessing students from the WAVE to EdPlan, Progress Reports, Calendars, Transfers, Error Messages, and questions you may want addressed. This document covers FAQ that are in our WebEx and is open to all EdPlan users.
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LEA Agreement Amendment for all Districts extended to April 15, 2019.
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FY2020 Assurances are now available on GMS
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