OSDE - SES Thursday, February 13th, 2020 - External

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Special Education Services



Paraprofessional Trainings – Duncan and Okmulgee

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.


Services and Management Trainings – Duncan, Okmulgee, and Shawnee

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.


Effective Policies and Procedures Webinar

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 webinar, click here. 

 Please use this link. 888-387-8686, Participant Code 608 991 0201.


UPDATE: Final SSIP Stakeholder Meeting

OSDE-SES is holding its final SSIP stakeholder meeting with district personnel, parents and interested family members, and community advocates. 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.

DATE                  LOCATION

February 19         Duncan: Register here. (rescheduled due to weather on Feb. 5)

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.

We look forward to talking with you about where OSDE-SES should focus its efforts for the next six years!


INSTA Expo

INSTA Expo

INSTA Expo gives high school students the opportunity to interact with hands-on activities and engage with Skilled Trades industry experts.

This event is open to high school students in Central Oklahoma.

Please register here to attend this event.


Crushin' Life Camp 2020

The Career Prep Summer Experience program is offered by the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services for students with hearing loss interested in obtaining employment. Early applications are encouraged as enrollment is limited to ensure maximum personal attention. The deadline for application is April 9, 2020, but applications will be accepted until all slots are filled. Please return completed applications to Sandy Keesee 8740 E 11th St, Ste F, Tulsa, OK 74112 or skeesee@okdrs.gov

ODRS is offering a one week Summer Career Academy program at the University of Oklahoma the week of June 14-20, 2020. Open to all students 10th grade and up.

To view the event flyer, click here.

To view the application, click here.


2020 Self- Advocacy Workshop Series

This workshop series, entitled #ADULTING , is open to teens and adults aged 16 and older who have a disability. The purpose of this series is to come alongside our participants and educate them on topics that will allow them to advocate for themselves in their daily lives. This year’s workshop series will cover the elements and steps each individual must take to become a well-rounded, successful adult! The series will begin with a panel of self-advocates who will help facilitate conversation about what obstacles they’ve had to overcome to become successful and independent adults. We will then discuss self care, self-awareness, social etiquette, getting and keeping a job, finances and budgeting, and MUCH MORE! The entire series is $15 per self-advocate. Light snacks and beverages will be provided at each session.

Classes will be held Monday evenings; 6-7:30 p.m. beginning Feb. 3rd ending Feb. 24th at the DSACO Office at 521 W Wilshire Blvd Suite 130 OKC, OK 73116.

There are still two classes left to participate in.

If payment is an issue, please contact info@dsaco.org for scholarship information.

To RSVP for this workshop series, please sign up here.


Puberty, Sexuality Intervention, Ethics and Medical Issues that can Appear as Inappropriate Sexual Behavior (For Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Including ASD)

Hosted by the Oklahoma Autism Network and the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, this presentation will address sexual behavior as behavior that can be assessed via functional behavior assessment and modified using functional replacement behavior strategies often implemented when addressing other challenging behaviors. Data following function-based interventions implemented will be presented. Implications for functional assessment in instances of inappropriate sexual behavior will be discussed.

To learn more and to register, click here or call 405-271-7476 or 1-877-228-8476. 

To view the event flyer, click here.


Charting the Life Conference

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.