The OSDE-SES is pleased to release the final version of Oklahoma's Secondary Transition Handbook. It replaces the 2014 version. This Handbook
will serve as a valuable resource to special education directors, teachers, students, families, and professionals as they facilitate the transition of students with disabilities from school to further education, employment, independent living, and community participation.
We would like to offer a special thanks to the following members of the Oklahoma Transition Council for their valuable assistance: Erin Parks, Gretchen Cole-Lade, Heather Eisel, Kathleen Wehmeyer, Megan Curry, and Renee Sansom. We would also like to thank Shawna Nord and Julie Childers with OK Career Tech and Beth Scrutchins and Chris Hobbs with Developmental Disabilities Services.
Please contact Lori Chesnut if you have any comments or questions.
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The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Special Education Services (OSDE-SES) annually surveys exiters (students who exit the IDEA) aged 16 and up a year after they graduate, dropout, or age out and reports the following data to the U.S. Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). The results are reflected in the annual District Determination Profile (DDP) and districts are measured against targets.
It is important to have a high response rate in the Post-School Outcomes (POS) Survey to ensure that the data represent the State and improve effective transition programs and services.
Please see Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Survey Guidance Brief (link) for information on ways you can improve your district's and our State's survey response rates.
Future Quest Island-Explorations (FQI-E) is a free online game-based curriculum that promotes college and career awareness, SEL, and self-concept for 3rd to 5thgraders. FQI-E is universally designed and accessible to students with disabilities; it uses the evidence-based possible selves framework to help all students understand themselves, set goals, and plan expansive futures.
Program developers are currently enrolling schools in a study to test the effectiveness of FQI-E and get recommendations for program improvements. Participating educators receive early access to the game, coaching on using it in the classroom, and a gift card.
Study participation involves helping distribute and collect parent consent forms (electronic and/or paper), administering 20 minute electronic student pre- and post-surveys, implementing the curriculum (6-10 hours, self-paced), and potentially participating in a focus group.
Interested? Fill out this form to learn more. The study and the Future Quest Island - Explorations program are funded through a grant from the Office of Special Education Programs.
An OAAP update has recently been posted 3/7/22. You can find the most recent information regarding DTC information, DLM TIP Sheets, the Spring Testing Window, and a Training reminder.
The purpose of this memorandum is to inform you that your IDEA Part B Allocation Adjustment has now been uploaded in the Grant Management System (GMS). Districts must complete a budget amendment in order to view and budget those funds.
Please view the FY22 IDEA B Allocation Memorandum.
The Re-Allocation of Project 615 funds has been completed. Districts not submitting a budget application by December 31, 2021 have forfeited their allocation. Districts having completed a budget application prior to January 1, 2022 have received additional funds and must complete a budget amendment to budget the additional funding.
Should you have any questions please contact your financial specialist.
Starting on April 4, 2022, the Integrated Award Environment (IAE) systems (i.e., SAM.gov, FPDS, eSRS, FSRS, FAPIIS, and CPARS) will comply with the Federal Government’s requirement to end use of the DUNS Number for Federal award management. The U.S. Department of Education’s Grants Management System (G5) will also implement this transition on April 4, 2022. View Transition from DUNS Number to Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) for more information.
- Districts must complete a FY22 LEA Agreement amendment to update their MOE tab.
- The information listed under the FY21 column must match the districts data reported to OCAS.
- All amendments must be completed by March 25, 2022.
Register now for the annual training for the end of year data collection. In-person seminars will be held the last week of March around the state. Webinars will be held in April. Please plan to attend one or more.
More information and the registration links are available on the EOY Training Flyer. Please contact a member of the Data Team with questions.
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Every Move Counts, Clicks and Chats is an update and expansion of the original Every Move Counts. Emc³ is a sensory based approach to assistive technology, communication, switch use and AT. Information is relevant to the needs of those individuals who currently appear unable to communicate their wants and needs spontaneously in their environment, regardless of age or severity of physical and/or cognitive differences. It includes assessment, implementation and evaluation of effectiveness strategies.
Each session carries over information learned from the previous, so registration for all four sessions is required to complete the training.
Register for all sessions.
Dates:
For more information about the training and the speaker, view the event flyer for Every Move Counts, Clicks, and Chats.
Dr. Kaylin Coody in partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of Education - Special Education Services Division will be hosting a SPED Services and Management Training in Glenpool and Oklahoma City. Topics of discussion include learning strategies, legal overview of Special Education, review of Special Education procedures, accommodations, and classroom behavior management. The training is appropriate for novice teachers and paraprofessionals.
There is no cost associated with the training. If participants register and cannot attend, the district will be responsible for the cost associated with the participant(s). Enrollment is limited to 50 participants per location.
Register for your preferred location-
Questions about the training can be directed to Abby Johnson.
 
Professional Development for Oklahoma Teachers-
The OSDE-SES has partnered with the OU Zarrow Center to provide free high quality professional development to improve secondary transition planning and better outcomes for students.
IN-PERSON in OWASSO
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.
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