High Need Applications (Tier 1 and Tier 2) can be submitted starting July 1. The applications can be found on the OSDE-SES website under Finance. Applications will be accepted through the fourth Friday of July.
Our annual Finance Workshops will be coming soon. Watch for updates regarding dates, locations, and registrations.
FY22 IDEA Closeouts are now open.
Districts must perform a closeout for IDEA projects 621, 623, 625, 641, 642, and IDEA ARP projects 624, 628, 643, and 644.
Projects 613, 615, 616, 626, and 627 do not require a closeout.
Closeouts must be completed online through the GMS and completed by September 1st. Closeouts cannot be performed until all submitted claims have been processed.
For more information, please contact your finance specialist.
To ensure timely and meaningful consultation, a local education agency (LEA) must
consult with private school representatives and representatives of parents of parentally placed, private school children with disabilities during the design and development of special education and related services.
For more information, please view the Private School Memo.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
ATTENTION SUPERINTENDENTS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION DIRECTORS
OSDE-SES has joined with Dr. Singleton in proving your district information to help in the area of addressing student behavior.
Please consider joining us for the BeST Training.
Considerations can fill out the Behavioral Science for Teachers Training Application and send it to Megan Horton.
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 overall. *Question about registration can be directed to Megan Horton.
- Limited capacity per event varies
- Each day will be held from 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Hurry and get your ticket before we sell out!
**REMINDER** You DO NOT need to register in more than 1 location.
NOTE: Bring a pen/pencil, paper, and a device - preferably a laptop or tablet***
Registration is now OPEN:
The Oklahoma State Department of Education - Special Education Services Division in collaboration with Dr. Kaylin Coody will be hosting a set of paraprofessional trainings in Oklahoma City and Glenpool this Fall. Topics of discussion include Behavior Strategies, Progress Monitoring, Data Collection, and Classroom Behavior Management for Paraprofessionals. The training, in addition to online work, will provide the required hours of SDE curriculum necessary for the OSDE Paraprofessional Certificate.
The training is divided into two sessions – Part I and Part II. Information about the corresponding sessions/locations is below:
Register for Oklahoma City
- Oklahoma City Part I – Tuesday, October 4, 2022
- Oklahoma City Part II – Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Register for Glenpool
- Glenpool Part I – Wednesday, October 5, 2022
- Glenpool Part II – Thursday, November 3, 2022
To receive credit for the required hours necessary for the OSDE Paraprofessional Certificate, participants must attend both part one and part two at the location of their choice. If participants do not complete both sessions, they will not receive credit for the required hours necessary for the OSDE Paraprofessional Certificate.
The training is free of charge if participants attend both sessions. If attendees do not participate in both training sessions, the district will be responsible for the cost associated with the participant(s). Registration is required.
Questions about the training can be directed to Abby Johnson
Districts may now submit 2021-2022 school year professional development documentation to receive up to two bonus points on their annual district determination (issued in November 2022). Note that not all PD qualifies for bonus points. The deadline for submissions is October 7, 2022.
**Please read the qualifications carefully when you open the link.
If you have questions, please email Felica Denton or Cheryl Revolinski for assistance.
Starting in August 2022, the National Resource Center for Paraeducators (NRCP) and the Center for Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education (TAESE) have organized a year of monthly, low-cost, professional development webinars for paraeducators, teachers, administrators, etc.
Saturday Mornings with the NRCP!
Registration is open and ongoing for 12 webinars! One year of professional development!
Join us on the Second Saturday of each month for exciting topics and presenters! The first six months will cover topics such as:
- Working Effectively with Students with Challenging and Severe Behaviors.
- Teachers and Paraeducators Team Teaching in the Classroom/On a Tight Schedule: Enhancing Communication Between Paraeducators and General Education Teachers.
- Autism/Non-Verbal Trainings/Strategies.
- IEPs, IDEA, Behavior Management Plans, and Transition Plans: What Are My Roles and Responsibilities?
- Dispelling the Myths of Unreachable, Unteachable, and Uncaring Students.
- 10 Ways to Help the Non-worker: Jumpstarting Work Completion Behavior.
Each webinar will be $25 per person. Session bundles are available. Six webinars can be purchased for $125, or all 12 can be purchased for $250. Each webinar will also be recorded and made available to all registrants for a strictly limited time.
 The SSIP goal seeks to improve early literacy outcomes in K-3 school sites by the end of 2025. All K-3 school sites will have access to curated universal supports and three years of sequenced professional development. ATSI school sites will have an additional invitation to apply for instructional coaching.
Registration is now open for State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) Part B Professional Development Sequence Interest
Resources and professional development will begin in August 2022. Additional questions can be directed to Alexa Hudak.
Tuesday's, Now 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!!
**Approved for Project 613
Learn more and Register with the Zarrow Summer Virtual Professional Development Flyer
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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