View the December 2021 ABLE Tech eNews here.
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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Date and Time of Webinar
- December 7, 2021
- 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Each day, children with hearing loss attend early childhood programs. Learn how to identify who they are. Join us for a webinar on improving the quality of hearing screening and evaluation practices for children ages birth to 5.
Topics for the webinar include
- How determining status of the hearing ability in children relates to the overall goals and early childhood programs like Head Start, Part C early intervention, Part B 619 and other early care and education services.
- Current evidence-based practices recommendations for hearing screening with children birth to 5.
- An overview of the Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) screening/evaluation method for all children and available resources to support implementation
- An overview of the Pure Tone Audiometry Screening method with children 3 to 5 years of age or older and available resources to support implementation
- Recommended follow-up protocol for when children do not pass the hearing screening
- Information about equipment options and costs
- How to find a local audiologist to assist in program development, training, and diagnostic services
- How to find other implementation resources and opportunities for training and technical assistance
Target Audience
Individuals and programs serving children between birth and 5 years of age:
- Early Head Start
- Head Start
- Migrant and Seasonal Head Start
- American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start
- Part C early intervention programs
- Part B 619 programs
- Home visiting
- Preschools
- Health care providers
How to Participate
Registration Link - https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6D0RqQAagCjC2Z8
You will then receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the webinar.
Who is Presenting
This webinar is being provided by William Eiserman, Ph.D. and Terry Foust, AuD at the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) National Technical Resource Center, National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM), Utah State University.
For more than 20 years NCHAM’s Early Childhood Hearing Outreach (ECHO) Initiative has provided training, technical assistance and practical resources to support the development and sustainability of quality hearing screening and follow-up practices for programs serving children birth to three years of age and older. With an emphasis on assisting Early Head Start and Head Start programs, Drs Eiserman and Foust have provided training and technical assistance to thousands of early care and education professionals throughout the country and abroad.
Questions?
This webinar will also be offered on the following dates for your convenience:
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.
View the updated Project 613 list for the most recent professional development opportunities.
Project 613 Updated 11.1.21
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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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A New Leaf Transition Academy is a two-year transitory residential, vocational training
and job placement program for individuals with a development disability (I/DD) and or
Autism, who desire to live and work independently. This is not a self-paced program
and A New Leaf is a strong advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Creating a seamless transition of services through developing, nurturing, exploring
essential/critical skills that support self-sufficiency for I/DD and/or Autism. An A New
Leaf student will have the opportunity to actively maximize their mental and physical
competencies for a vibrant, healthy, and sustainable pathway of independent living
through A New Leaf’s Academy Curriculum.
Information about A New Leaf Transition Academy can be found on the linked documents below.
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Stay up to date with important deadlines, special education information, announcements, trainings and more!
Once you’ve enrolled, we’ll text you when a communication from Special Education Services hits your inbox and provide a link where you can view the message online using your mobile phone.
View sign-up instructions here.
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