PCG is excited to share the new enhanced version of EDPlan. The new EDPlan has a modern look while incorporating suggestions made by district users.
Changes include a more user-friendly 504 Process that feels more like the IEP Process.
The IEP Process has an updated Goals and Objectives page that helps the user write and monitor measurable goals and objectives as well as an updated Current Assessments page that reduces scrolling. The Accommodations page includes the ability to apply accommodations to multiple activities and subjects.
The Evaluation Process also has an updated Evaluations page to reduce scrolling and provide an easier process to enter evaluation information.
We look forward to sharing a peek of what the new EDPlan will look like. See the attached schedule to register for a session.
Clients and families can now complete a 2-page application for the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) to make it easier for the application process to begin!!
Then, an initial interview will be conducted with the client and family to get more information and complete the full application process with support from the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Click here to access the application.
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The Oklahoma Deaf-Blind Technical Assistance Project is a service targeting children and youth who have a loss in both vision and hearing. The child does not have to be completely deaf and completely blind to qualify – they must have a loss in vision and a loss in hearing. The project services are free. Below is detailed information about our services. If you are serving a child or if you are aware of a child with losses in vision and hearing, please refer them to the Oklahoma Deaf-Blind TA Project.
Why is it important to refer children to the Oklahoma Deaf-Blind TA Project:
- Early identification is crucial for later success.
- Children with losses in vision and in hearing have unique characteristics that require special strategies and techniques.
- This project is the only entity devoted to serving children with deaf-blindness.
- Maintain statewide census of children with deaf-blindness to improve services.
- See attached Letter from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, US Department of Education
Here’s what the Oklahoma Deaf-Blind Project can offer you at no cost:
- Information individualized for the child
- 1:1 support from project staff and families
- State and National resources
- Visits to the child’s home or school
- Notifications of free professional development opportunities
How to refer:
- Share the project brochure with the family.
- Complete the referral form OR call the project to complete by phone.
- Have parents/family member sign the release of information.
- Mail or email the form to the project.
To complete referral form, click here.
Contact information
email: okdeafblind@ou.edu
telephone: (405)-325-0441
The Oklahoma School for the Deaf supports students, schools, and families from across the state who are deaf or hard of hearing. Last year the school served almost 400 students from 119 school districts in 55 counties. The school also provides community outreach by way of trainings and ASL classes. Please consider supporting the OSD Foundation by registering a team for the annual golf tournament or sponsoring a hole.
View our sponsor letter by clicking here!
View our flyer by clicking here!
Contact Traci Prince at OSD at tprince@okdrs.gov if you have any questions about the foundation or how OSD might serve you!
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The Oklahoma Chapter of the Tourette Association of America offers a scholarship to seniors in high school who are diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome or with a tic disorder. Interested individuals should go to the Oklahoma Chapter website for application information. Scholarship guidelines and forms to be completed are located in the Post Secondary Scholarship listing under the “Services” heading. The chapter’s web address is tsa-ok.org
If you have questions please e-mail Mimi Ward with ‘TAA-OK Scholarship’ on the subject line.
Show and Tell: A Virtual Parent Learning Experience Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 9:00AM - 5:00PM CST
OFN is partnering with OSDH Newborn Hearing Screening and the Care Project in North Carolina for a virtual family event for Oklahoma families who have children with hearing loss. This event is FREE and will be held on Saturday, April 17th.
Registration link: The Care Project - Oklahoma View flyer and more information, here.
The information is attached to share with any families you currently serve or have served in the past who have children with hearing loss. It will be a great day of connecting, sharing our stories/experiences, tons of resources and ending the day with a SHOW AND TELL with any kiddos who want to show off any skills, talents, pets, or whatever. All communication choices will be respected and welcomed with any accommodations needed.
BEST = Building Employment Skills for Today
BEST provides opportunities to prepare students with disabilities, both DRS clients and potentially eligible students, ages 16-21, for real life jobs, careers and situations. Engaging youth in job search activities, work readiness, access to employment and vocational opportunities, making networking/social connections and pre-employment transition skills (Pre-ETS).
Participants must submit an application by April 21st. See flyer for more information.
NCDET is offering free webinars each Tuesday in the month of May. These will be offered live from 11:30 am-1:00pm and the recorded version will be offered from 6:00 to 7:30 the same day in the evening.
Register Here! See flyer for more details!
The 2021 DRS Distance STEM Camp is a no cost, three-day online camp.
This is an online, project-based camp open to all Oklahoma students with disabilities anywhere in the state, ages 14-19 (i.e., on an IEP, 504 Plan, or other documented physical, mental, or cognitive disabilities). Parents, guardians, and siblings are encouraged to support this learning experience by helping if needed or wanted.
2021 STEM Camp Dates
For more information and to view the flyer, click here.
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Non-Degree-Seeking Graduate Students
Deadline for Application and Registration is May 14, 2021.
Session One: June 14-July 19, 2021
- EDSP 5413: Teaching Students with Exceptionalities
- EDSP 5013: Special Educational Methods and Programs
Session Two: July 12-August 5, 2021
- EDSP 5183: Advanced Assessment
To view our flyer, click here.
Our registration and application can be found at OU Admissions.
When:June 21 to June 25 and July 26 to July 30
Where: In-Person Training at Oklahoma School for the Blind (OSB)
The Transitional VIBE Program provides assessment and career/higher education exploration. This two-week program is designed to prepare the individual for higher education, competitive workforce and independent living to the best of their ability.
• Independent Living Skills
• Communication Skills
• Team Building
• Travel/transportation
• Career and Job Exploration
• Interviews
• Technology
• Resume Skills
• Exploration of College/Career Tech/Workforce
For more information and registration, please see flyer here.
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Project 617 COVID Assist was created to assist districts with the recovery of the COVID19 Pandemic for Special Education. Districts were allotted an allocation in fiscal year 2020. Due to these funds being awarded in June 2020, districts were allowed to carryover funds into fiscal year 2021. However, these funds must be encumbered by June 30, 2021 and will not carryover into fiscal year 2022.
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.
To view our updated Project 613 information, please click here.
If you have questions, please contact Nathan Goad at Nathan.Goad@SDE.OK.Gov
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