If your district employs educational interpreters, please verify that they are on the OSDE Educational Interpreter Registry. All interpreters in an educational setting are required to be on the registry and are required to obtain yearly CEUs.
Survey for the Oklahoma Summit on Behavior and Climate in Schools: Phase Two
In our continued efforts to develop well-informed recommendations to address the social-emotional and behavioral needs present in Oklahoma Schools, the Oklahoma State Department of Education is initiating our second Oklahoma Summit on Behavior and Climate in Schools. Aligning with our existing vision and mission, we are once again reaching out to potential stakeholders across the state to participate.
We would greatly appreciate your taking a few minutes to complete this survey regarding the types of behavioral and mental health concerns present in our schools, as well as your input related to the underlying causes of these critical issues.
Thank you in advance for your time and participation!
Summit Vision-An Oklahoma where all students can learn in a positive, supportive, and safe environment.
Summit Mission- To positively impact the climate and culture of Oklahoma Schools by developing well informed recommendations for legislative, pre-service and in-service supports, based on input from stakeholders as well as objective sources of data, designed to address the social-emotional and behavioral needs present in Oklahoma Schools. In our continued efforts to develop well-informed recommendations to address the social-emotional and behavioral needs present in Oklahoma Schools, the Oklahoma State Department of Education is initiating our second Oklahoma Summit on Behavior and Climate in Schools. Aligning with our existing vision and mission, we are once again reaching out to potential stakeholders across the state to participate. We would greatly appreciate your taking a few minutes to complete this survey regarding the types of behavioral and mental health concerns present in our schools, as well as your input related to the underlying causes of these critical issues.
EDPlan Sneak Peeks continue with a 1-hour Sneak Peek of the New Goals and Objectives page. Come take a look at the new goals and objectives page at one of our 3 sneak peeks.
We look forward to sharing a peek of what the new EDPlan will look like. See the attached schedule to register for a session, here.
Compensatory Services due to COVID-19 can be thought of as "recovery services". These are services that are determined necessary due to how the pandemic has impacted the student's services and skill progression due to school closures, quarantine, virtual learning, and distance learning. To view the guidance, here.
The OSDE recognizes there are areas in the new Evaluation and Eligibility Handbook that differ from the information in the Oklahoma Special Education Handbook. The Evaluation and Eligibility Handbook was developed by a committee of school-based professionals to assist multidisciplinary teams of educators and parents to address student needs related to the referral, evaluation, identification, and provision of special education and related services to students with disabilities. It provides information on the regulatory requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and best practices. The information provided in this handbook should be used in conjunction with existing state policies and federal laws and is not intended to replace any existing regulation or policy. At this time, multidisciplinary teams of educators and parents can utilize the guidance in the Evaluation and Eligibility Handbook or the guidance in the Oklahoma Special Education Handbook as long as the initial evaluation and reevaluation procedures utilized meet the requirements under the IDEA and Oklahoma policies.
OSDE-SES now anticipates integration will be fully implemented by May 3, though this is subject to change. Please review the updated guidance document for changes (highlighted on pages 2, 4, 5 & 21).
If you were not able to participate in one of the informational webinars, you may watch it here. Please direct questions to the SPED Data Team.
“Open door” sessions for individual, specialized assistance will be held online again this year on May 12th and May 19th, mornings only. These are “come and go” events. We will have breakout rooms for questions about specific records, while general information can be reviewed in the main room. You will not sign up for a specific time, but will be assisted in the order you join the session.
Please register via the links in the attachment. If you were not able to participate in the webinars, one was recorded and posted. The attachment has the link.
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.
The FY2022 Assurances are now available!
Follow these steps:
- You can access the Assurances through your Single Sign On.
- Click on the Grants Management/Expenditure Reporting.
- Once on the GMS Access Select page, you will need to change the Select Fiscal Year to 2022
- Lastly, proceed to create your Assurances.
*If assistance is needed please contact your finance specialist.
The FY2022 LEA Agreement is now available online. The due date is prior to July 1st.
Follow these steps:
- You can access the LEA Agreement through your Single Sign On.
- Click on the Grants Management/Expenditure Reporting.
- Once on the GMS Access Select page, you will need to change the Select Fiscal Year to 2022.
- Lastly, proceed to create your LEA Agreement.
Districts must complete their FY2022 Assurances prior to completing their FY22 LEA Agreement. If assistance is needed please contact your finance specialist.
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.
The Oklahoma Department of Education – Special Education Services and the Oklahoma Deaf-Blind Technical Assistance Project invite you to attend Deaf-blindness and the Role of the Intervener to learn about the impact interveners have on children and youth with losses in vision and losses in hearing.
For more information and dates click here. Please register by clicking on the date you would like to attend.
After registering, a confirmation email will be sent.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education – Special Education Services Division in collaboration with Dr. Kaylin Coody will be hosting paraprofessional training at two different locations: Glenpool and Oklahoma City. Topics of discussion include: Behavior Strategies, Progress Monitoring, Data Collection, and Classroom Behavior Management for Paraprofessionals. The training, in addition to online work, will provide the required hours of SDE curriculum necessary for the OSDE Paraprofessional Certificate.
The training is divided into two parts – Part I and Part II. Participants will need to register for a location of their choice and complete both Part I and Part II at that location. If participants do not complete both sessions at the location of their choice, they will not receive credit for the required hours necessary for the OSDE Paraprofessional Certificate.
The training is free of charge if participants attend both sessions. If attendees do not participate in both training sessions, the district will be responsible for the cost associated with the participant(s).
Registration is required as enrollment will be limited due to COVID-19, as we will be implementing and following CDC and State guidelines. All participants will be required to wear a mask.
♦To register for the Oklahoma City training, click here. ♦To register for the Glenpool training, click here.
Questions about the training can be directed to Abby Johnson!
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