OSDE - SES January 14, 2021 - External

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Announcements

Parent Center Hosted Oklahoma State Systemic Improvement Plan Meetings

Oklahoma is seeking parent input to help in the planning process to establish a new plan to improve the results of children with disabilities.  This plan is called the State Systemic Improvement Plan or SSIP. The Oklahoma Parent Center is hosting two stakeholder meetings for parents. Please see attached flyer and share with your community.

For more information and to view the flyer, click here.


Oklahoma State Systemic Improvement Plan Survey

Thank you for taking the time to complete this short survey. Oklahoma is embarking on a new State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) and we are seeking stakeholder input to help the initial planning process. The SSIP is a comprehensive, multi-year plan that states are required to develop and report on annually to improve results of children with disabilities. In developing the SSIP, states look at data to determine gaps and analyze the state system. 

 

Please take a few minutes to complete this survey to help the development of the new SSIP. Please share this with administrators and educators from your staff, as well. Virtual meetings will be held after the data is collected from this survey to support further discussions. 

Survey Link: https://osde.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b9Grubnlp03GQPH


Trainings/Webinars

American Sign Language (ASL) Courses hosted by the Oklahoma School for the Deaf

As a statewide resource center, the Oklahoma School for the Deaf offers 8-week ASL courses online at no charge.  Participants will learn American Sign Language from Deaf, ASL fluent instructors and will participate in the courses via online learning modules and live interaction. Participants may request a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course.

For more information on the courses and how to register, click here


National Federation of the Blind - Distance Learning Resources

The National Federation of the Blind is committed to ensuring quality education for blind students, and to providing activities and lessons that are fun and educational for blind children and their families. When virtual education is necessary or encouraged, we want blind students to be able to continue learning alongside their sighted peers. 

To view activities, lessons, and resources, click here.

finance

Project 613 UPDATE

OSDE sponsored events, professional development, and conferences are beneficial to special education teachers and staff. Additionally, Project 613 does not have a deadline to submit an application. Districts can submit an application at any time. Please Note: All upcoming activities and events are subject to being rescheduled, canceled, or move to an online format. Information about any changes will be posted to the listserv.  

If you have questions, please contact Nathan Goad at Nathan.Goad@SDE.OK.Gov

To view dates and additional information, click here


Regarding Re-Allocation of Project 615 funds

The Re-Allocation of Project 615 funds has been completed.  Districts not submitting a budget application by January 1, 2021 have forfeited their allocation.  Districts having completed a budget application prior to January 1, 2021 have received additional funds and must complete a budget amendment to budget the additional funding.  Should you have any questions please contact your financial specialist.