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The Shawnee Regional Behavior Training will be held February 27th from 8:00-3:00pm with lunch provided by the Oklahoma Parents Center (OPC). The training will be conducted by Dr. Mary Ann Shepherd, a school psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and will include sessions on Function Based Behavior and Intensive Interventions for students with the most challenging behaviors. These trainings are designed for counselors, school psychologists, special educators, and behavior interventionists. Please click here to register.
The purpose of this survey is to collect additional stakeholder input on proposed changes to the definition of significant disproportionality in special education in Oklahoma. The proposed changes affect two components of the definition. Please open the survey link to read more about the changes and vote your preferences. We will be accepting responses until February 24, 2020.
Significant Disproportionality Survey
These changes have been proposed to support district improvement prior to being identified as significantly disproportionate, which requires a mandatory 15 percent set-aside of federal funds under IDEA. This plan will enable the OSDE-SES to identify at-risk districts and provide support before the set-aside is required. OSDE-SES has found that many changes can be made at low cost, and expects that improvements will be made before disproportionality becomes significantly problematic (thus avoiding set-aside altogether). Early intervention will help to ensure that all students receive equitable discipline, placement and identification in their districts.
The final SSIP stakeholder meeting to be held in Duncan has been cancelled due to a lack of interest. Please contact Ginger Elliott-Teague if you have questions or would like more information about the process or proposed changes.
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.
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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