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This is an unprecedented time with the COVID-19 global pandemic, and no one is immune to its impact. In addition to crises related to COVID-19, other crisis situations are likely to arise for schools, students and families.
There have already been reports of an increase in domestic violence. Child abuse, suicide and student/staff deaths may still occur, as may weather emergencies or other threat- or hazard-based crises.
During this time of physical distancing and distance learning, you may wonder how to help your students and families remotely through COVID-19 related or non-COVID-19 related crises. OSDE is here to help and will be providing response and consultation to schools as well as creating support documents to help districts.
In the meantime, for questions, concerns or assistance, contact the OSDE Office of Student Support and Crisis Team at erika.olinger@sde.ok.gov or trisha.goga@sde.ok.gov.
There are also resources available on the OSDE Counseling web page.
The Oklahoma Academic Scholars program recognizes the outstanding academic achievement of graduating seniors. Oklahoma Academic Scholars will be presented a certificate of recognition from the State Board of Education and their local high school. A gold seal will be affixed to their diplomas and the honor recorded on their official transcripts.
To view the complete list of requirements for graduating seniors, click here.
High school principals and counselors should report the names of qualifying seniors via the Oklahoma Academic Scholars Report on Single Sign-On.
Submissions are due April 30.
If you have questions, contact Robbyn Glinsmann, Director of Gifted and Talented & AP, at robbyn.glinsmann@sde.ok.gov.
OSDE’s Office of School Safety and Security (OSSS) team is offering virtual professional development meetings for teachers and administrators in the area of school safety.
As per statutory rules, the decision to offer professional development points for the trainings listed below is a local district decision. The OSSS will be offering certificates upon completion of a training evaluation.
Trainings may be customized to a district’s needs and are available to individuals via Facebook Live or groups via Zoom or Microsoft Teams meetings. The OSSS is also taking requests for small groups and ongoing scheduling options throughout spring and summer.
The trainings listed below can be scheduled by contacting Cindy Swearingen, Assistant Executive Director of the Office of School Safety and Security at cindy.swearingen@sde.ok.gov or (918) 830-7705.
Trainings available:
- Zoom safety
- COVID-19 for kids
- REMS-site access (how to conduct a site assessment)
- Behavioral Threat Assessment (BTA) training
- Current drug trends
- Developing an emergency operations plan
- Bomb-making awareness
- Six-step process for safe schools
- Current trends in school safety and security
- Micro-credentialing process for school safety professionals
The Census determines how much federal funding and services our towns, cities and schools receive each year for the next decade.
Each undercounted person means an estimated $1,675 less per year (or $16,750 per person in Oklahoma over the next 10 years) in lost funding, grants and support for our communities – so accurate representation is important.
Use the simple messaging below that you can share in your community to let people know how they can fill out the census.
It’s time to fill out your 2020 Census! Here’s how:
- Go to the website: my2020Census.gov.
- Click on the button that says “Start Questionnaire”
- Don’t have access to the internet or a smart phone or need assistance in another language? Call (844) 330-2020. It’s easy and safe.
No Census ID? No problem! Everyone can fill out the Census right now.
If you don’t have a Census ID, you can choose “If you do not have a Census ID, click here.” It will ask you to fill out some basic information, like your address, and then you can get started!
Fill out your 2020 Census today at my2020census.gov. When everyone counts, everyone wins!
You may also want to share this 2020 Census video available on YouTube.
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