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OSDE-SES in partnership with SoonerStart will be hosting regional transitional trainings in October and November. These training opportunities will be centered on effectively transitioning students (and families) from an early intervention program under Part C to their next program. The goal of the training is to help Part C and Part B programs develop collaborative State and local practices to ensure smooth transitions for children (and families) and to ensure programs meet federal compliance.
October 8, 2019: Region 4 SoonerStart/LEAs- Comanche County Health Department, Lawton
October 9, 2019: Region 5 SoonerStart/LEAs- Pontotoc County Health Department, Ada
October 22, 2019: Region 8 SoonerStart/LEAs- Pittsburg County Health Department, McAlester
October 23, 2019: Region 7 SoonerStart/LEAs- Rogers County Health Department, Claremore
October 24, 2019: Region 6 SoonerStart/LEAs- Tulsa County SoonerStart Office
November 4, 2019: Region 3 SoonerStart/LEAs- Oklahoma County SoonerStart Office
November 5, 2019: Region 1 SoonerStart/LEAs- Payne County Health Department, Stillwater
November 6, 2019: Region 2 SoonerStart/LEAs- Canadian County Health Department, El Reno
November 15, 2019: WebEx presentation (Entire State)
Click here for more information and to register for training.
Special Note: LEA representatives and SoonerStart staff need only to attend one training session; all sessions will provide the same content.
Update: We have moved venues in Tulsa in order to seat more participants. Please note the change in location if you have already registered.
“Dyslexia is a different brain organization that needs different teaching methods. It is never the fault of the child, but rather the responsibility of us who teach to find methods that work for that child.” (Maryanne Wolf, 2015)
The Oklahoma State Department of Education-Special Education Services Division will be hosting regional dyslexia workshops for general and special education teachers in October and November targeting identification and interventions for students with dyslexia.
The featured keynote speaker is Dr. David P. Hurford, a psychologist and research scientist who specializes in dyslexia/reading difficulties and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). He is a professor and chair of the Department of Psychology and Counseling at Pittsburg State University and directs the Center for Research, Evaluation and Awareness of Dyslexia (Center for READing) at the same institution. Dr. Hurford will be presenting on the science of reading as well as identification and intervention strategies for the general education and special education classroom.
Miss Oklahoma, Addison Price, will be moderating a student panel discussion. Miss Price is representing Oklahoma with her adopted social impact initiative, “Empowering Individuals with Learning Differences through Self-Advocacy.” In elementary school she was diagnosed with Dyslexia and understands the struggles many differently-abled students face.
Oklahoma AbleTech together with Benetech will present Assistive Technology options and Bookshare. Please bring your own lunch and plan to stay for this presentation.
Click here to register for training.
EdPlan is providing 2-hour webinars in October.
Goal Progress Monitoring and Progress Reports – Benefits users reporting on student progress. This is an introduction to the new Goal Progress Monitoring (GPM) module which includes setting up goals and objectives for GPM for a new IEP and an existing IEP, connecting goals to services, entering the student data, reports and changes to OK EdPlan over the summer.
IEP Process –Benefits users responsible for student IEP’s. We cover caseload and student organization as well as how to create a compliant IEP in EdPlan.
Eligibility Process – Benefits users that are responsible for Eligibility Determination for students. We cover an introduction to completing the Eligibility Process in EdPlan.
504 Process – Benefits users that are responsible for the eligibility and the creating a sec. 504 Student Plan. This webinar cover the navigation of EdPlan 504 process.
Creating a Goal Bank – Benefits users responsible for writing goals and objectives. We cover how to create an individual user Goal and Objective bank based on the user log-in.
The webinar schedule is located in EdPlan on the Main Page at the bottom under Documents. Click on the Help Links tab and click on EdPlan October Webinar Schedule.
Once the document is opened, you can choose which date and time works best. To register for a particular webinar, click on the Registration Link next to the one you want to attend.
Take a deep dive into the science of reading and why some readers struggle with dyslexia using the new Oklahoma Dyslexia Handbook.
Facilitated by Dr. Mary Dahlgren, a national literacy consultant and child advocate, Reading: Dyslexia Essentials will provide attendees the opportunity to learn more about the fundamental science behind reading instruction and dyslexia resources including school and family dyslexia checklists.
To learn more about the event and registration, click here.
The Communication Matrix : A free source for assessment and implementation support for students with complex communication needs.
The Communication Matrix is an assessment instrument for individuals functioning at the earliest stages of communication who may use any form of communication, including pre-symbolic communication and augmentative or alternative forms. This workshop will provide participants hands on opportunities to use the Communication Matrix tool. Participants will be introduced to the IEP guide as well as to the Communication Matrix Custom Report that provides strategies and tools.
Please click here to register and view conference details.
Oklahoma Caregivers Conference Caregiving Around the Clock
November 13, 2019 8:30am to 2:30pm
Metro Technology Center, Business Conference Center
•Learn about Respite Programs
•Learn how to improve your health & wellness
•Learn about ways to help recharge
•Connect with other caregivers
•Supports across the Lifespan for Caregivers that have children to older adults
Register Here: Oklahoma Caregivers Conference Cargiving Around the Clock
To view the event flyer, click here.
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