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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
The Oklahoma State Department of Education and the Oklahoma School for the Deaf have partnered to update and maintain the educational interpreter registry that is on the OSDE website. For the first couple of months, OSD will be contacting interpreters requesting information to update the current registry. If an interpreter is already certified through the Quality Assurance Screening Test (QAST) and registered through the Department of Rehabilitation Services Interpreter Certification and Resource Center (DRS/ICRC) they do not have to register again. DRS/ICRC will provide their current information to OSD. If an interpreter is not on the list and works in any capacity as an educational interpreter, please contact Traci Prince at OSD directly. The goal is that interpreters, the Deaf community, parents, and schools, will be able to access the registry and get up to date information.
Another aspect of the contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education is establishing a CEU program for interpreters who have an Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) level. The next few months will consist of information gathering, establishing a database, determining CEU guidelines and expectations, etc. The EIPA CEU cycle will coincide with Quality Assurance Screening Test (QAST) CEU cycle and will begin January 2020. This will hopefully reduce confusion for those interpreters who have both QAST and EIPA.
More information will be sent out soon. Please contact Traci at tprince@okdrs.gov, (580)622-4930, or (405)620-0946 (cell) if you have any questions!
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 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.
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 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
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.
Schools, parents, and agencies working with children with disabilities, make plans to attend SERC's Annual Dispute Resolution Conference in OKC coming up Monday, November 18! For more information and to register, print the attached registration form and follow instructions to submit form. Substitutes and travel paid with 613 funds! Any questions, call 888 267-0028 or email shannon.esmeyer@okstate.edu. Registration is free and is limited to 300 people.
For registration information, click the links below.
Fall 2019 SERC Annual DR Conference Registration Form
Fall 2019 SERC Annual Conference Registration Form - Spanish Translation
Fall 2019 SERC Flyer
Fall 2019 SERC Flyer - Spanish Translation
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