OSDE - SES November 4, 2021 - External

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Announcement

**NEW: Seclusion and Restraint Module

EDPlan will be releasing a new Seclusion and Restraint module on Friday evening, November 5. The new module will be located in the student menu, under the Processes tab.  Oklahoma Administrative Code 210:15-13-9 now requires end of year reporting by each district to the State Department of Education Special Education Services for each incident of seclusion or restraint.   Use of this module is required to document each incident of seclusion or restraint.  This will automatically capture each required data point for end of year reporting.  Districts are required to go back and enter into the module any incidents of seclusion or restraint that have occurred since the beginning of the school year.  View the Seclusion and Restraint User Guide.


Enhanced EDPlan Help Desk Features

Help Desk features launched on EdPlan November 1, 2021!

Enhancements consist of:

  1. The ability to easily provide details of your inquiry, including the capability to attach files
  2. The ability to easily search your past messages and filter by status
  3. The ability to add information to a previously sent message

The EDPlan Help Desk Guidance document is located on the EDPlan Home page in the ‘Documents’ panel by clicking on the blue words ‘Help Links’ and click ‘EDPlan Help Desk Guide.’

View a guidance video on the new Help Desk features.


Written Notice to Parents Document Wizard

Written Notice to Parents Document Wizard launched on EDPlan

November 1, 2021

To access the new wizard from the Home page in EDPlan:

Click on ‘Tools’ > ‘Wizards’ > and choose ‘Written Notice to Parents Document Wizard’ to create written notices to parents for multiple students.


Free Pre-Employment Transition Services are available for Students with Disabilities!

Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) help students with disabilities get an early start in identifying career interests to achieve community integration, independence, post-secondary education, and/or competitive integrated employment.

See Pre-ETS Fact Sheet for more information.


Educational Consultation Services

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The Oklahoma School for the Deaf can provide assistance to public schools serving students who are deaf or hard of hearing. If you would like to request educational consultation services, or for additional information regarding services available, please follow the link below. Please note that requests should be made at least 30 days in advance. 

Finance

**NEW: Project 613

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.

Trainings/Webinars

Social Security and Benefit Planning

Attention- Students, Families, Special Education Directors, and Teachers! It is possible for individuals with disabilities to work and still receive benefits! Please watch this Social Security and Benefits Planning webinar and share it with families!

DRS' Jason Price and Ali Bolz regarding Social Security and Benefits Planning


National Resource Center for Paraeducators Regional Conferences

The National Resource Center for Paraeducators (NRCP) and the Center for Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education (TAESE) will be hosting virtual paraeducator conferences starting this fall. Conferences will be held regionally, with sessions presented in accordance with each region’s time zone.

Register in Advance!!

To learn more information about the conference, see the event flyer. To read more about the conference sessions, see the conference session flyer.

For questions or additional information, contact Laura Lema.

Professional Development

Professional Development Trainings

The Oklahoma Autism Center will be offering Professional Development Opportunities through 2021-2022.

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Enhancing Communication for Students
  • Reducing Challenging Behavior for Students 
  • Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments & Writing Intervention Plans

To register for a training date, please see the Oklahoma Autism Center Professional Development

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