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The FY23 Alternative Education allocation will be based on the FY22 Alternative Education average daily membership (ADM). Alt. Ed. membership can be found within the Annual Statistical Report under the Alt. Ed. Student View tab.
The ADM represents any period in which a student was identified as Alt Ed = Yes. This information is imported from your student information system. Please make sure this information is correct before certifying your ASR.
If you have questions, contact State Aid at state.aid@sde.ok.gov.
The Annual Statistical Report (ASR) now includes an exit code and exit date for each student. This is meant to assist district staff in validating that the correct exit code and date were utilized during or at the end of the school year.
It is crucial for districts to update the correct exit codes and exit dates in their student information system (SIS) to ensure the data is correct in the ASR prior to certifying. These certified elements will help eliminate issues for future dropout, graduation and other reporting issues (e.g., Full Academic Year [FAY] status).
If you have questions, contact State Aid at state.aid@sde.ok.gov.
LEAs electing CEP, establishing a new identified student percentage (ISP) or conducting a grace year for SY 2022-23, must calculate the ISP using data drawn from April 2022 direct certification information. The best time to pull this data is around April 6.
LEAs must print a district enrollment list for the same April 2022 time period as the direct certification from the WAVE.
LEAs should also compile documentation for any foster students (verified by the local foster agency), tribal students who receive Indian Commodities (verified from the tribe), a list of students in a federally-funded Head Start program (verified from the Head Start agency) and any homeless, migrant or runaway students determined by the district’s liaison for that program.
Districts must confirm their decision to elect CEP for school year 2022-23 to OSDE by June 30.
If you have questions, contact Nikki Assad at (405) 521-3327.
 View the OSDE Reporting Requirements Calendar for upcoming deadlines and reporting details.
The 2021-22 Oklahoma Academic Scholar Report is now available on Single Sign-On.
The Oklahoma Academic Scholar program recognizes the outstanding academic achievement of graduating seniors. For more information about the program, including requirements for qualification, visit the Academic Scholar webpage.
The deadline for submission is April 18 to ensure that districts receive certificates and seals for students in time for graduation.
If you have questions, contact Cliff Morgan at cliff.morgan@sde.ok.gov.
For technical assistance with Single Sign-On, contact studentdatainfo@sde.ok.gov.
The 2021-22 Seal of Biliteracy Report is now available on Single Sign-On.
The Seal of Biliteracy recognizes high school students who have obtained a high level of proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English. For more information about the program, including requirements for qualification, visit the Seal of Biliteracy webpage.
The deadline for submission is April 22 to ensure that districts receive certificates and seals for students in time for graduation.
If you have questions about the Seal of Biliteracy, contact Cathleen Skinner at cathleen.skinner@sde.ok.gov.
For technical assistance with Single Sign-On, contact studentdatainfo@sde.ok.gov.
Federal funding is available through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) fund to “address the educational inequities that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and address students’ social, emotional, mental health and academic needs.”
School counselors are uniquely trained to address the rising needs of Oklahoma students. Come learn how to harness ARP ESSER funds for school counseling programs that meet the needs of all students.
This webinar is intended for school counselors, administrators, federal program directors, superintendents and anyone else interested in the use of ARP ESSER funds to meet our students’ social, emotional, mental health and academic needs.
ARP ESSER Funds for School Counseling Webinar
Friday, 12 p.m.
Register here
If you have questions, contact Sarah Kirk at sarah.kirk@sde.ok.gov.
OSDE has partnered with SWIFT Education Center to provide online communities of practice for district leaders and teachers. These communities provide a space for Oklahoma educators to come together, build on collective experience and knowledge, and support one another during the school year.
This free online series will provide an opportunity to connect with Oklahoma colleagues who understand the current weight of meeting student needs while recognizing the need to also prioritize educator wellness.
All participants will leave with ready-to-implement strategies to enhance student and adult social and emotional well-being.
View an event flyer.
Access more information, session dates and registration links here.
If you have questions, contact Ianthi deAlwis-Shields at ianthi.dealwis-shields@sde.ok.gov.
Join Oklahoma ABLE Tech for the 7th annual TechAccess Oklahoma Conference to learn from accessibility experts about inclusive design, document and web accessibility, and how to make social media more accessible.
This year's conference will take place via Zoom on April 19-21, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., and will feature breakout rooms for roundtable discussions April 20, 12-12:30 p.m.
This conference is free for all participants.
Learn more at https://techaccessok.org/.
Register here
If you have questions, contact Lyssa Prince at lyssa.prince@okstate.edu.
The Office of Federal Programs is hosting Lunch & Learn webinars for school officials to learn vital information impacting federal programs and to connect with OSDE staff.
View recorded webinars to date:
Lunch & Learn webinars are held every Tuesday, 12:30-1 p.m.
Join future webinars here.
If you have questions, contact Matt Colwell at matthew.colwell@sde.ok.gov.
Information to Share with Local Families
The number of students participating in college and career readiness courses is on the rise, with many students choosing to participate in these courses while in high school as a cost-saving measure. However, early participation does much more than save money – students who participate in college and career readiness programs early are more likely to finish their programs. While these programs can be costly for families, the Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan can help pay for books, fees and other costs associated with college or career training programs.
What is an Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan?
Introduced in April 2000, the Oklahoma 529 College Saving Plan (OCSP) is designed for families who want to open and manage their own 529 college savings accounts. As of December 31, 2021, assets in in the plan exceeded $1.25 billion.
Families can open an Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan and begin making deposits, saving on taxes in the process. Deposits made to a new or existing OCSP account through the April 18 tax filing deadline may be eligible for a 2021 state income tax deduction on contributions of up to $20,000 for joint filers.
Once the students is ready to begin taking college or career training courses, families can begin drawing from their savings accounts.
Funds saved in OCSP accounts may be used for:
- Apprenticeship costs
- College and university tuition and fees
- Concurrent enrollment tuition and fees
- CareerTech tuition and fees
For more information about the Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan, view an upcoming webinar.
To open an account, visit ok4saving.org or (877) 654-7284.
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