ABLE is Achieving a Better Life Experience account which is Federal law that acts as a 529 and a savings account and a special needs trust. Families and friends can save for Oklahomans who have a disability and will not affect their benefits.
"ABLE accounts help me continue to provide for my son who has a disability after I am gone and his life won’t change and still keep his benefits," Ellyn Hefner, Mom & Financial Advisor. "Part of the problem is the awareness of the law and how it works." Doug Jackson, Assistant Deputy Director of STABLE accounts is coming to Oklahoma to help us better understand how these accounts can help Oklahomans save for their future!
Register for in-person OR virtual learning on December 2, 9-10am OR 2:30pm-3:30pm (same content at both meetings).
In-Person will be held at MetroTech Springlake Campus, Economic Development Center, 1900 Springlake Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73111. If you register for virtual attendance, a link will be emailed to you.
Registration will close on November 29th at 10:00 am. To register for either in-person or virtual, see the registration link.
Questions about the training can be directed to Abby Johnson.
EDPlan has released a new Seclusion and Restraint module. 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.
Oklahoma School for the Deaf has released a new brochure. This brochure will replace the current brochure in EDPlan. Please begin to give out this new brochure to parents of students with auditory impairments at the annual IEP meeting.
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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
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.
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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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