OSDE-SES Policies and Procedure handbook is now open for Public Comment.
Any party interested in making comments can send an email to Abby Johnson with a subject title "PUBLIC COMMENT" no later than May 24, 2022. Public Hearing Dates for public oral comments are scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, 2022 and Tuesday, May 10, 2022 from 10:00AM until 12:00PM.
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It is crucial to have at least three future Calendar years in the list of school years. The future school years are used with the calculation of the Projected IEP Date and Projected Eligibility Date located on the Student’s Eligibility Process/Referral page. Future Calendars use temporary ‘place holder’ dates that are easily updated when your school board determines the actual District Calendar dates. A good set of placeholder dates are the federal reporting period dates of July 1 as begin date and June 30 of the following year as the end date. When the actual District Calendar dates are determined by the school board, enter the first instructional date as the begin date for the current school year on the School years page.
Visit EdPlan Administrator’s Guide with step-by-step instructions starting on page 32
The Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS), in conjunction with the Oklahoma Department of Education, Special Education Services (OSDE-SES) is seeking information regarding public knowledge of services available for transition-aged youth with disabilities in the state of Oklahoma, including Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) and various other services. We are also seeking feedback on the quality of services available to individuals with disabilities (including youth), information regarding barriers to service provision, and comments on unmet needs. Your opinions are very important and will help us better serve the transition-aged youth in our state. Survey responses are anonymous, and participation is voluntary. The survey is intended for individuals with disabilities age 18 and over, parents of youth with disabilities, DRS employees, School Staff, Pre-ETS Specialists, other State Agency Employees, and all other interested parties. Any DRS or OSDE-SES services received or applied for will not be affected by your participation or non-participation in the survey.
The survey will be open for responses until May 13, 2022.
Internet access is now necessary for work, school, healthcare, and more. However, for many households, it remains unaffordable. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants everyone, including your clients, to access reasonably priced internet services. The FCC recently launched the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to reduce the cost of getting online.
For more information visit the SSI blog article or the informational flyer.
When: May 2nd
Time: Check In at 8:00 AM - Shotgun Starts at 9:00AM
The Oklahoma School for the Deaf serves students, schools, families, and professionals statewide. This year, OSD will serve over 400 students and over 90 school districts across the state at no charge through direct service on campus, educational consulting in the public school, early intervention, summer camps, ASL classes, professional development, and more.
Most public schools have foundations or booster organizations for their local district. Because OSD serves students from across the state, it is likely that your school district has been served by OSD at some point. Please consider supporting or participating in the annual OSD Foundation golf tournament fundraiser by sponsoring a hole, entering a team, or making a donation.
The Oklahoma School for the Deaf Foundation is an independent board of trustees. The foundation provides funds for school programs and projects not otherwise funded. Grants from The OSD Foundation have provided educational benefits and opportunities for both teachers and students.
To learn more about the event, see the Event Flyer
The Oklahoma Chapter of The Tourette Association of America is hosting an in-person family picnic for individuals living with Tourette’s or other tic diagnoses. The intent of the picnic is to provide an opportunity for those affected by Tourette’s and other tic diagnoses to meet and interact with those who have a condition similar to their own. There is no charge to attend but an RSVP to cmbjward is needed for planning purposes.
More details are available in the flyer.
Inadvertently some payment notices were posted for ARP IDEA Project 628 and Project 643 with an incorrect revenue code. The correct revenue code should be 4310 (Project 628) and 4340 (Project 643). Any payment received under Project 628 and Project 643 using source of revenue code 4689 will need to be reclassed to the correct corresponding code.
Oklahoma State Department Special Education Services will be holding the 2022 Directors Summit following OKEngage around Oklahoma in July.
Only 1 person per district is allowed to register. Registration will be open May 2nd.
Each day will be held from 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates and Location:
July 12th Woodward - July 13th Elk City - July 14th Lawton - July 15th Moore
July 19th Jenks - July 20th McAlester - TBD Durant
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 sessions.
Dates:
For more information about the training and the speaker, view the event flyer for Every Move Counts, Clicks, and Chats.
Tuesday's, May 31st through August 2nd from 9:00AM until Noon (CST)
Session Topics:
- Transition Planning
- Student Involvement in the IEP
- Strength-Based Assessment
- Literacy Skills for Employment
- Research to Practice Lesson Starters
- Post-Secondary Goal Exploration
And More!!
**This training has been approved through Project 613!
Learn more and Register with the Zarrow Summer Virtual Professional Development Flyer
Join the first annual early childhood transition summit on June 22, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Local transition teams are invited to register for a day of learning and planning for strong early childhood transitions. Transition teams could include:
- Head Start service area staff, directors and teachers
- SoonerStart resource coordinators and service providers
- Childcare directors and teachers
- Public School ECE administrators, teachers, and special education representatives
Register Today!
Camp in June & July 2022!
Dates to be determined at a later time.
Learn about costs associated with manufacturing products, and how companies price products to make a profit to stay in business. You will create all of this using a computer, printer, and related technologies! Most importantly, you will develop technology skills that will last a lifetime!
For more information please see flyer for S.T.E.M Camp (English) and S.T.E.M Camp (Spanish)!
Pre-Camp Training: July 19, 2022
Camp #1 (Ages 14-18): July 20, 2022
Camp #2 (Ages 18-21): July 22, 2022
These Specially Designed DRS STEM Camps are a no cost one-day in person camp for individuals with Autism. Learn about costs associated with manufacturing products, and how companies price products to make a profit to stay in business. You will create all this using a computer, printer, and related technologies! Most importantly, you will develop technology skills that will last a lifetime!
For more information please see flyer for S.T.E.M. Camp Autism!
Camp Dates: June 26, 2022 - July 1, 2022 & July 24, 2022 - July 29, 2022
The Transition VIBE Program provides assessment and career/higher education exploration. This week-long program will be offered twice and is designed to prepare the individual for higher education, competitive workforce and independent living to the best of their ability.
For more information please see flyer VIBE 2022!
 Building Employment Skills for Today - Summer Transition Employment Program
Summer 2022 - 5 Week Program!
Highlights:
- TENTATIVE DATES:JUNE 6 TO JULY 31
- APPLICATION ANDINTERVIEW REQUIRED
- ONE WEEK OFEMPLOYMENTTRAINING
- UP TO 4 1/2 DAYS OFPART-TIME WORK,AND 1/2 DAY OF SKILLDEVELOPMENT ANDDEBRIEFING WEEKLY
For more information on our program, please see flyer Best Step (English) or Best Step (Spanish)
Student Involvement in the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
When: Thursday, May 12th from 8:30AM to 3:30PM
For more information, please see Student Involvement and Registration.
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
See Professional Development for Oklahoma Teachers flyer for more information.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education – Special Education Services is hosting two one day paraprofessional conferences this fall.
For more information about the event, please contact Abby Johnson or Megan Horton.
 
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