OSDE - SES Thursday April 18, 2019

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Special Education Services

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Nationwide Survey

Alexandra Da Fonte, a faculty member in the Department of Special Education at Vanderbilt University is working on a project related to the preparation of special education teachers. The project is titled: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Survey for Special Education Teacher. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the content knowledge and skills of pre- and in-service teachers on augmentative and alternative communication to successfully implement these strategies in the classroom setting. The goal is to gather as much information as possible from current special education teachers to enhance the preparation of future special education teachers.

They have asked our office (OSDE-SES) to forward this survey to special education teachers across the state. Special education teachers who complete this survey can choose to enter a drawing to win one of several Amazon gift cards. Thank you in advance for your help and support.

The link for the survey is 
https://redcap.vanderbilt.edu/surveys/?s=7NWT7MCLPH


Summer Career Academy

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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AR-DADD Puberty and Beyond Training

Puberty is a challenging time for all youth but can present even more challenges for young people who have developmental disabilities, including autism and intellectual disabilities. It is important that ALL adolescents learn about their developing bodies and emerging sexuality. The training will offer parents factual information about developmentally appropriate instructional strategies for teaching the social skills, self awareness, and safety skills necessary to their children.

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OSPA Save the Date

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Every Moment Counts Conference

Consider how interdisciplinary team members can work together to promote positive mental health and prevent mental health challenges throughout the day in diverse school settings. Learn how to implement Every Moment Counts model programs and embedded strategies focusing on participation in the classroom, cafeteria, recess, and extracurricular after school activities. We promise an informative one and a half day conference that will provide you with practical strategies for promoting participation and positive mental health in the children and youth that you serve.

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End of Year Training Webinars: Open for Registration

If you did not have the opportunity to attend the in-person end of year data training sessions, be sure to register for the webinars. Please see the attached flyer for information about the webinar schedule and the registration links.

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April EdPlan Trainings with OSDE

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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FY19 IDEA Part B Re-Allocation

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FY2020 Assurances

FY2020 Assurances are now available on GMS

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