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Reminder for all districts:
- IDEA Part B budget is due November 1
- Project 615 Professional Development budget due by December 1
- Begin reviewing Maintenance of Effort and Excess Cost data
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.
To register and find out more information, please click here.
The Oklahoma Autism Center and Oklahoma Autism Center Foundation need your guidance as we develop our long-term plan for meeting the needs of children with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities and their families.
Your input is critical for ensuring effective investment of resources and maximum impact as we work with you to improve the quality of life for Oklahoma children and families. We are seeking a broad range of input related to all aspects of a good life, including but not limited to education, employment, health care, community-based services and family support.
We ask that you please take a moment to answer the questions below no later than October 30, 2019. If you have any questions about the survey or planning process, please contact Ed Long at ed.long@crosssectorinnovations.org or 405-922-7580.
To access the survey, please click here.
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.
The Center for Literacy and Disabilities Studies (UNC Chapel Hill) has secured approval for a DLM Virtual Coaching Project. Twelve volunteer teachers who work with students in grades 3-5 who take the DLM alternate assessment in ELA are needed to participate. See the flyer for more information.
The Center for Accessible Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Systems (ATLAS) at the University of Kansas is seeking districts and educators who administer the Dynamic Learning Maps® (DLM®) assessment to participate in the Innovations in Science Map, Assessment, and Report Technologies (I-SMART) pilot study from November 5 until December 20, 2019. I-SMART is a research and development project designed to complement operational DLM science alternate assessments. Contact Kurt.Johnson@sde.ok.gov for more information.
Attachment: I-SMART Fall Pilot
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