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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.
Registration links will be provided prior to the date.
This webinar will be held January 28th from 3:00PM-4:30.
Below is the codes that they will need:
888-387-8686, Participant Code 608 991 0201
https://taese.adobeconnect.noclick_com/okta/
The trainings will focus on the new FBA/BIP tool in Edplan, as well as guidance and support on conducting and implementing comprehensive FBAs and BIPs.
This event is intended for Special Education Directors or 1 – 2 District Representatives who plan to take the information back to train other district staff.
For more information and to registar, click the link to the corresponding training location.
Oklahoma City and Tulsa trainings are currently at capacity. Please consider registering for our webinar held on March 10th, 2020
For more information contact Jenae Tindell at 405-522-3255 or Jenae.Tindell@sde.ok.gov
Districts must amend their MOE data listed in their LEA Agreement to match their OCAS data by Friday, January 31, 2020.
Please contact Karen Howard for any further information at karen.howard@sde.ok.gov.
The next Non-Traditional to Special Education Certification program "Boot Camp" is scheduled for April 18th - June 20th, 2020. The application acceptance window opens March 1st - March 20th, 2020. Boot Camp does fill quickly.
This process is designed for candidates who meet the following criteria:
- Have earned a four-year degree from an Institution of Higher Education holding Regional Accreditation
- Have a Grade Point Average og 2.75 or higher from a previous degree program
- Have a recommendation from a representative at a school district or Institution of Higher Education
- Pass a National Background Check
- Commit to complete a Master’s Degree or Certification in Special Education
Candidates who meet the above criteria and are interested in obtaining a non-traditional special education certification may submit an application to the State Department of Education, Special Education Services. Candidates must then complete a 150-hour program that includes 120 hours of special education known as "Boot Camp" plus 30 hours of field experience. The program is a fast-paced, intensive 9 week course, with a minimum of 8-10 hours weekly plus five Saturday classes.
For additional information, please contact Jill Hilst at 405-522-0452 or jill.hilst@sde.ok.gov
Charting the Life Course is a framework that was developed to help individuals with disabilities and families at any age or stage of life think about what they need to know, identify how to find or develop supports, and discover what it takes to live the lives they want to live. Individuals and families may focus on their current situation and stage of life but may also find it helpful to look ahead to start thinking about what they can do or learn now that will help build an inclusive productive life in the future. Participants will leave the workshop with tools to make appropriate plans for each child for the future.
Please click here for more information and a registration link.
At this time, Public Consulting Group (PCG) is not importing parent files into OK EDPlan because many Student Information Systems (SIS) vendors are not sending parent addresses to the WAVE. Parent files with no addresses causes the address in EDPlan to be cleared, which is burdensome for the end user. Until approximately 2 weeks ago, when a child transferred school districts the parent information transferred with them. Parent information is no longer being transferred as a part of the child’s records. It is advisable to double check parent contact information for any student who was previously served in your district, moved, and recently returned to ensure that old parent contact information is updated as appropriate.
EDPlan Connect District Guide
EDPlan Connect Parent Guide
EDPlan Connect Parent Quick Start
The latest Special Education Services Newsletter is on the topic of Secondary Transition. Secondary transition services must be in effect prior to the beginning of students’ ninth grade year or upon turning 16 years of age, whichever comes first, or younger, if determined appropriate by the IEP team. To read about tips and strategies to assist IEP teams and students with narrowing down postsecondary goals and interests, please view this flyer.
Oklahoma is moving forward with “rebooting” its State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP), a multi-year plan to build infrastructure and increase the implementation of evidence-based practices with the purpose of improving student outcomes. The SSIP is federally-mandated for all states and territories, and Oklahoma must have a new one in place by December 2020. The first step in this process is gathering stakeholder input into the selection of the “State-identified Measurable Result,” the specific outcome we will target for improvement.
OSDE-SES will hold meetings in three regions in the next few weeks to meet with district personnel, parents and interested family members, and community advocates. In each location, we will have an afternoon (2:00-4:30pm) and an evening (5:30-8:00pm) meeting. Please plan to attend one of these, if you are available. We will also host a webinar for those who cannot participate in person.
DATE LOCATION
January 30 Tulsa: Register here
February 5 Duncan: Register here
February 11 OKC: Register here
February 12 Online Zoom meeting: Register here
We look forward to talking with you about where OSDE-SES should focus its efforts for the next six years! For more information please contact Ginger Elliott-Teague at ginger.elliott-teague@sde.ok.gov.
Dr. David P. Hurford, a psychologist and 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 presents on the science of reading as well as identification and intervention strategies for the general education and special education classroom. The information incorporates research and solutions impacting reading and written expression, recognizing that early intervention is critical for success.
Below are a series of videos from the Fall 2019 Oklahoma Regional Dyslexia Training.
An Introduction to the Science of Reading and Dyslexia:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
The Solutions: Prevention, Remediation, Assistive Technologies:
Part 4
Ensure your district's data is correct. In order for a student to participate in the OAAP, the student must meet the state-established criteria identified in The Criteria Checklist for Assessing Students with Disabilities on Alternate Assessments. In addition, the student is required to have "participating in the OAAP" indicated on their IEP. Students currently enrolled in Kite Educator Portal, but do not have "participating in the OAAP" indicated on their IEP will be exited from Kite Educator Portal on Monday, February 3, 2020.
Does your district anticipate assessing more than one 1.0 percent of the student testing population with the Oklahoma Alternate Assessment Program (OAAP) this spring?
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires Oklahoma to ensure the number of students assessed with the OAAP in Math, ELA and Science does not exceed 1.0 percent of the statewide student testing population. If your district is anticipating more than 1.0 percent of your testing population will participate in the OAAP for the 2020 spring operational window, please complete the following survey. The link below contains the survey, “2020 Justification for Exceeding 1.0 Percent OAAP Participation,” as well as resources to complete survey.
All districts expecting to exceed the 1.0 percent cap must complete this survey no later than February 6, 2020.
https://sde.ok.gov/documents/2019-11-21/oaap-10-percent-cap-2020
The featured keynote speaker is Dr. David P. Hurford, a psychologist and 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.
Registration for all events will be from 8:00-8:30am, lunch will be on your own. Sessions will conclude at 4:00pm.
Workshop #1 The Science of Reading
The Oklahoma State Department of Education-Special Education Services Division will be hosting regional dyslexia workshops for general and special education teachers, district administrators, and special education directors, in the science of reading, targeting identification and interventions for students with dyslexia. This workshop is similar in content to the OK Regional Dyslexia Workshops in October 2019.
February 21 in Woodward Register here
March 3 in McAlester Register here
March 4 in Duncan Register here
March 9 in Tulsa Register here
March 31 in OKC Register here
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Workshop #2 Dyslexia – Screening and Assessment
When a child is struggling to read, someone will probably suggest that he or she be tested for dyslexia. What does it mean to be tested? You might think that of a test as something you take in an afternoon. Someone scores it and tells you how you did. Evaluation is a more accurate word to describe the process of determining if someone has dyslexia. The word evaluation encompasses identification, screening, testing, diagnosis, and all the other information gathering involved when the student, his or her family, and a team of professionals work together to determine why the student is having difficulty and what can be done to help. (International Dyslexia Association).
This workshop will be geared for school psychometrists, school psychologists, district administrators, and special education directors.
March 10 in Tulsa Register here
April 1 in OKC Register here
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