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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
All of the scheduled Oklahoma Regional Dyslexia Workshops have reached seating capacity at this time. We are working to possibly add an additional day or venue to add space. If you would like to add your name to the waiting list, please email Michele.DeBerry@sde.ok.gov the name of the participant, position, district, location they wish to attend, as well as email and phone number. Any venue changes or additional dates will be announced through this Listserv.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education - Special Education Services Division will be hosting Paraprofessional and SPED Management Trainings in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Topics of discussion include: Behavior Strategies, Progress Monitoring, Data Collection, and Classroom Behavior Management for Paraprofessionals. These trainings, in addition to online work, will provide the required hours of SDE curriculum necessary for the SDE Paraprofessional Certificate.
Click here to register for the trainings.
*Special Note: For the OSDE Paraprofessional Trainings in Tulsa or Oklahoma City, participants must attend both sessions at each location.
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.
There are still school districts missing out on subsidizing the provision of medical service with appropriate Medicaid reimbursement through the School-Based Health Services (SBHS) program. The Medicaid agency (OHCA) approved $870,000 in claims across the state during the 2018-2019 school year. Effective October 2019 school districts may be reimbursed approximately 66% (federal share) of the claim dollars approved by OHCA.
The SBHS Participation Agreement for school year 2019-2020 is still available through the Grants Management System. All districts choosing to use this agreement may begin completing their online application. Follow these steps for application completion.
1. Go to “GMS Access / Select” and scroll to available applications under IDEA.
2. Click “Create” on the line for “School Based Health Part”. Once you have created the application it will appear under your applications.
3. Please agree to all assurances, upload the signature page, and submit.
For more information on SBHS program, 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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