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The Oklahoma State Department of Education - Special Education Services Division will be hosting Paraprofessional Trainings in Duncan and Okmulgee. 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. Enrollees must attend both Part I and Part II of these trainings. Enrollment is limited and fees will be paid by SDE.
Special Note: The SDE Paraprofessional Training is required for all support staff working with students with special needs. Those who enroll in the Paraprofessional Part I and Part II trainings do not need to enroll in the Services and Management Training.
To register for the Paraprofessional Training Part I – Duncan, click here.
To register for the Paraprofessional Training Part II – Duncan, click here.
To register for the Paraprofessional Training Part I – Okmulgee, click here.
To register for the Paraprofessional Training Part II – Okmulgee, click here.
To register for the Paraprofessional Training Part I – Shawnee, click here.
To register for the Paraprofessional Training Part II – Shawnee, click here.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education - Special Education Services Division will be hosting Services and Management of Special Education trainings in Duncan, Okmulgee, and Shawnee. Topics of discussion include: learning strategies, legal overview of SpEd, review of SpEd procedures, accommodations, and classroom behavior management. Appropriate for novice teachers and paraprofessionals. Enrollment is limited and fees will be paid by SDE.
Special Note: The Services and Management of Special Education Training meets the 6 hours of required training for paraprofessionals.
To register for the Services and Management Training – Duncan, click here.
To register for the Services and Management Training – Okmulgee, click here.
To register for the Services and Management Training – Shawnee, click here.
EDPlan Functional Behavior Assessment/Behavior Intervention Plan (FBA/BIP)
The EdPlan FBA/BIP workflow is designed to walk users through conducting a functional behavior assessment and writing a behavior intervention plan. This allows district personnel to support students with the most challenging behaviors using a workflow which includes four fluid phases: FBA, BIP, progress monitoring, and progress review.
EDPlan FBA/BIP Benefits
· Paperless web-based process
· Records are easily accessed when students transfer between schools
· Graphical representation of progress
EDPlan FBA/BIP Module Release
The EDPlan FBA/BIP module is now accessible to district personnel. A Quick Reference Guide has been developed as a resource and for ease of use. The Quick Reference Guide can be found in the documents section on EDPlan under the tab labeled ‘Special Education’. OSDESES staff is available for support and guidance throughout this implementation process.
Training, Guidance, and Support
In-person regional trainings are being held throughout February into early March. For those unable to attend an in-person training, a webinar is scheduled for March 10th.
For more information on registration and dates please click here.
For questions, guidance, and support please feel free to contact Jenae Tindell, Behavior Specialist at 405-522-3255.
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 register, click the link to the corresponding training location.
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
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.
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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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 for students with disabilities.
OSDE-SES is holding meetings in three regions to meet with district personnel, parents and interested family members, and community advocates. In each location, we 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 are also hosting a webinar for those who cannot participate in person.
DATE LOCATION
February 11 OKC: Register here
February 12 Online Zoom meeting: Register here
TBD Duncan/Lawton area (rescheduled due to weather on Feb. 5)
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.
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