First-time special education directors who will be working for an Oklahoma public school during SY2022-23 are eligible to participate in the 2022-23 First-Year Special Education Directors Project. The program begins on July 1 and is administered by the Oklahoma Directors of Special Services (ODSS)/Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA) under contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE).
Through the program, participating first-year directors will be assigned an experienced special education director/mentor they can call on for assistance and support and will be provided resources and in-person and virtual training. There is no charge to the first-year director or their district to participate.
To sign up or to get additional information, contact Andrea Kunkel, CCOSA General Counsel and ODSS Executive Director.
July 27th & 28th - Bethany Campus
August 1st and 2nd - Tulsa SNU Campus
Dr. Lynette Thompson and other special education experts will address several topics surrounding best practices, practical strategies, and IDEA guidelines and policy.
Teachers will experience the obstacles faced in the first few days of school, holding their first IEP meeting, MEEGS meeting, writing an IEP in ED Plan, scheduling multi-level grades and subjects, co-teaching, expectations of the role of special education teacher, the importance of relationships, ideas on how to bridge the gap subject level-standards and where their student is actually performing.
Each participant will have a better understanding of: working in EdPlan Holding IEP Meetings, Discipline, Working alongside Paras, OPRC, FAPE, FERPA, DDSD, ED Plan, Early Childhood Outcomes, Transition Services, Manifestation Determination, Resources, Classroom setup, Scheduling of students, my role in Disproportionality, & End-of-Year Report, and much more.
At the end of this workshop Participants will have the tools and knowledge to navigate the vast jungle of Special Education. Each participant will receive charts, checklists and other items to bring back to their District to assist them starting the new school year.
**Bonus** Each participant will have access to two (2) Zoom Question/Answer Group Sessions in the Fall and two (2) Group sessions in the Spring of the 2022-2023 School year to assist with implementation and problem-solving**
For more information, please see Special Education and Afraid.
OSDE-Special Education Services is pleased to announce its partnership
with Dr. Scott Singleton, to provide behavioral science training to district
staff to increase its capacity in addressing significant student behavior.
Dr. Scott Singleton BCBA-D, NCSP has worked in the behavioral science and education
field for over 20 years. He has served as a school psychologist in multiple states, the
response to intervention coordinator for a large urban school district, clinical director for a school for children with developmental disabilities and is currently a professor of psychology at the University of Central Oklahoma where he oversees Behavior Central, a center for teacher training and behavioral consultation, and the master’s program in behavior analysis.
NOTE: We still have OPENING ROOM. If you are interested, please fill out the application and send it to Megan Horton!
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: 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)
These are also available on the Special Education Early Childhood webpage at: https://sde.ok.gov/special-education-early-childhood-outcomes.
Coming Soon: Improving Early Childhood Outcomes August webinars. Three opportunities (August 4, 30, and 31) to improve your understanding of the ECO process and learn how outcomes data supports early childhood special educations programs in meeting the needs of students. Watch for updates for registration links and times.
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 Oklahoma Autism Center is holding Professional Development Opportunities September 14, 2022 through February 17, 2023.
For more information, please see the Oklahoma Autism Center Professional Development Opportunity Flyer.
Every Tuesday until August 2nd from 9:00AM until Noon, Join Us!
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
 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.
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