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- Project 615 Professional Development budget due by December 1
- Begin reviewing Maintenance of Effort and Excess Cost data
Pursuant to 34 C.F.R. 200.6(c)(2), State Education Agencies must limit the total number of students assessed with an alternate assessment in each subject area to no more than 1%. The participation cap is set by 34 C.F.R. 200.6(c)(2). In accordance with 34 C.F.R. §200.6(c)(2), the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE-SES) will seek an extension of the waiver for the 2019-2020 school year from the Secretary of the United States Department of Education.
Any individual or organization may submit written comments on the proposed waiver pursuant to 34 C.F.R. §200.6(c)(4). Written comments shall be accepted through December 6, 2019. 2020 1.0 Percent Waiver Application - Nov 4, 2019
This webinar series will provide opportunities throughout the school year for new special education directors and other district program staff to receive information on important topics to help new directors understand the federal and state context of various requirements under the IDEA.
TAESE will provide a federal perspective, discuss the connection between the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and the state, while the OSDE will provide a state perspective, and discuss the connection between the state and school districts.
To register for the first webinar in the series, SEA General Supervision and LEA Accountability, click here.
Click here for more information on upcoming webinars.
OAAP Webinar Tomorrow - Wednesday, November 13; 10:00-11:00
Using Instructionally Embedded Assessments
Instructionally embedded assessments are designed to integrate classroom instruction with assessment for students with severe/profound disabilities in grades 3-12. This webinar will provide an overview of implementing the optional instructionally embedded assessments through the newly redesigned Instruction and Assessment Planner in Kite Educator Portal. The webinar is for classroom teachers who serve students with severe/profound disabilities and is adapted from the same content presented in the 2019-2020 in-person OAAP regional trainings.
Click Here to Register
Free Secondary Transition Professional Development Opportunities in Oklahoma City, Owasso, Lawton, and Enid provided by the OU Zarrow Center.
Level 1 Beginning Course: Transition Assessments for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Level 2 Intermediate Course: Using EdPlan to Develop Meaningful Transition Plans for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities
Level 3 Advanced Course: Student Involvement in the IEP and Transition Planning
Level 4 Transition Planning for Students with Significant Support Needs
Click here to register for the trainings.
*It is recommended that participants attend some type of training prior to the intermediate and advanced trainings.
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.
Services & Management of Special Education
Date: January 28, 2020
To register for the training, click here.
Special Notes
*The Services & Management of Special Education Training is a required training for paraprofessionals.
OSDE has released an alternate format to receive paraprofessional training in addition to the existing training offered through Career Technology Centers.
Participants can register here for course access.
The 8 paraprofessional courses available on August 16, 2019 are:
- Legal Foundations of Special Education OKPARA110
- Responsibilities and Ethics OKPARA111
- IEP Participation OKPARA112
- Disability Awareness and Instructional Strategies OKPARA113
- Communication and Interaction Strategies OKPARA114
- Behavior Strategies, Progress Monitoring, and Data Collection OKPARA115
- Classroom and Behavior Management for Paraprofessionals OKPARA 116
- Supporting Instruction in the Classroom OKPARA117
Course sequence:
All courses must be completed in sequential order. Upon completion, choose “View transcript” which documents all courses completed within Pepper.
Paraprofessional Certificate:
Send the Pepper “transcript” to Jill Hilst at Jill.Hilst@sde.ok.gov or 405-522-0452 along with documentation for other Paraprofessional requirements (https://sde.ok.gov/special-education-paraprofessionals). OSDE will send a Paraprofessional “certificate” to the individual submitting the request.
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
To register for the conference, please click here.
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. With preapproval, substitutes and travel can be paid for using 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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