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Special Education Services has provided the 2022 Policies & Procedure Manual.
NOTE: OSDE-SES will not offer printed copies. Please download the manual as you see fit.
Learning & Exploring SoonerStart and the Pyramid Model
To promote healthy relationships, the SoonerStart leadership team will provide support and guidance to teams to ensure families receive evidence-based practices.
View September Pyramid Newsletter.
Child Count Support Available
The state and federal child count will occur on September 30 this year. We still have several opportunities to support your work in cleaning up your records and preparing for the count. We will hold a supplemental child count training session on September 22. This will not be a full training but will share reminders and updates, talk about the appeal process, and answer general questions. On September 23 and 26, we will hold in-person “open door” sessions where we can review records in person.
You may sign up for these opportunities via the Child Count Training Notice.
As always, you are welcome to email or call a member of the Data Team for additional assistance in the meantime.
OSDE sponsored events, professional development, and conferences are beneficial to special education teachers and staff. Information about upcoming events can be found on the Project 613 list.
Additional information or questions about Project 613 can be directed to Abby Johnson.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Special Education Services, will be providing in person training for budget completion and approval. This training will address the budget approval process for IDEA Part B. Please send the person responsible for completing the online budget applications. Participation is limited. Bring your laptop computer (with Internet capability) and a calculator. To register, please click the link to the location you want to attend.
Registration : 8:30AM – 9:00AM
Hands on Training : 9:00AM – 11:30AM
Lunch (on your own): 11:30AM – 1:00PM
Budget Approvals : 1:00PM - 3:30PM
- September 14th - Woodward, Oklahoma
- September 20th - Burns Flat, Oklahoma
For location address and registration links for the workshop you would like to attend, please see the Budget Finance Workshop Flyer
The FY23 allocations for Project 615 are now available. Districts can begin submitting their online budget through the GMS. Once on the GMS Access Select page, you will need to change the Select Fiscal Year to 2023 then proceed to create your Project 615 budget. Applications must be completed and submitted by December 1, 2022. Districts not submitting a budget by December 1 will forfeit their allocation. For assistance, please contact your finance specialist.
You can find the most recent information regarding the 2022-2023 Testing Schedule, DLM Service Desk Contact Information, Student Upload into Kite Educator Portal, Test Administrator Required Training Information, and DLM Action Items by accessing the OAAP Update.
There's no one-size-fits-all approach to transition planning. Students, teachers, and parents must work to identify creative ways for students to explore themselves, and their needs as they move swiftly towards their futures.
Student Involvement in the IEP process goes beyond a simple invitation to the table. In this workshop, teachers and stakeholders will gain an understanding of how individualized roles impact student contributions, and the steps they can take to support student involvement before, during, and after the IEP.
For more information see our Student Involvement in the IEP Process Flyer!
Join us for a professional learning series designed for emergency and alternatively certified general educators.
Once a week for the months of September and October, OSDE Special Education Specialists will host a live webinar regarding topics for supporting students on an IEP in the general education classroom.
For more information and registration, please see Supporting Students on an IEP in the General Education Classroom.
Questions can be directed to Kristen Coleman.
For students with challenging behaviors, a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) serves as the foundation for identification and development of supports, instruction, and intervention within a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP). Given the importance and complexity of FBA data collection and analysis processes, specific and specialized training is necessary for all personnel who will be engaged in conducting an FBA.
The Oklahoma Autism Center will provide a qualifying specialized training in Functional Behavior Assessments on September 28th. While this training will be applicable for supporting all students, regardless of disability category, participants must also have attended the "Reducing Challenging Behavior for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder" on September 27th.
Costs associated with participation, including registration and travel, can be reimbursed through Project 613 applications.
Questions on using Project 613, please email Abby Johnson.
EDPlan webinar scheduled is now available for registration.
Training includes:
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Introduction and Navigating EDPlan – Training is designed for all new EDPlan users and is a suggested prerequisite to all other trainings by EDPlan.
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EDPlan Administrator Training – Training is designed for all EDPlan Administrators and includes responsibilities of the EDPlan Admin for setting up the new year and summer updates.
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IEP Process – Training is designed for users responsible for creating compliant IEP’s for students. This training will show how to complete the IEP Process in EDPlan.
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Eligibility Process - Training is designed for users responsible for completing the Eligibility Process for students in EDPlan.
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504 Process – Training is designed for users responsible for completing Section 504 Eligibility and Student Plan in EdPlan. This training will demonstrate a Section 504 and Student Plan in EDPlan.
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Functional Behavior Assessment / Behavior Intervention - Training is designed for users responsible for completing FBA’s and BIP’s in EdPlan.
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Goal Progress Monitoring and Progress Reports – Training is designed for users documenting progress towards student goals and graphing the progress as well as completing the Progress Reports with the GPM data.
Charting the LifeCourse is a framework developed to help individuals with disabilities and families at any age or stage of life think about what they need to know, identify how to find or develop supports, and discover what it takes to live the lives they want to live. Individuals and families may focus on their current situation and stage of life but may also find it helpful to look ahead to start thinking about what they can do or learn what will help build an inclusive productive life in the future. This will be an interactive meeting via Zoom. Participants will leave the training with tools to use throughout their child’s life at home, with schools and in medical settings.
WHEN: September 27, 2022 Time: 5:30-7:00 OR October 13, 2022 Time: 11:30-1:00
For more information, see the event flyer.
Participants will learn the “What, Why, and How” of inclusive education. The intended audience includes general educators, special educators, related service providers, specialists, consultants, counselors, and school psychologists.
Presentation by: Maryland Coalition
October 4-5, 2022 from 9:00AM to 4:00PM
For more information, please see Inclusion Symposium for Educators.
SoonerStart and school district personnel are invited to to discuss the early childhood special education transition from SoonerStart to LEAs, and the requirements for both Parts B and C of IDEA. Christ Landis, SoonerStart Professional Development Specialist & Megan Withers, Early Childhood Specialist/619 coordinator will lead the discussion and answer questions.
Dates and Locations:
- October 5, 2022 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - Register Here!
- October 11, 2022 - McAlester, Oklahoma - Register Here!
- October 12, 2022 - Tulsa, Oklahoma - Register Here!
- October 18, 2022 - Woodward, Oklahoma - Register Here!
- October 19, 2022 - Lawton, Oklahoma - Register Here!
NOTE: This training is required training for Resource Coordinators.
Service Providers are encouraged attend.
The Communication Matrix assesses the communication skills of children with complex communication issues. The instrument provides the most accurate assessment data. Once the assessment data is obtained – what next? This workshop will provide strategies based on the child’s level of communication to enable educational teams to implement interventions that lead to increased communication skills. The major focus of this presentation is the implementation of effective strategies across all environments for a student you are currently working with. All members of the educational teams should plan to attend, if possible. Participants will attend virtual and in-person training along with follow-up support during implementation. Outside assignments will be required for participants to prepare for implementation at the end of the formal training.
Participants must attend each training in order by date, as each training builds on the previous.
Registration is required, as enrollment is limited to 50 participants for the entire course.
The first two sessions will be virtual, with the third being in-person.
Dates, Locations, and Times are as follows:
October 20th - Virtual - 3:30-5:00 pm CST
November 3rd - Virtual - 3:30-5:00 pm CST
November 14th - In-Person at Francis Tuttle Rockwell Campus - 8:30 am - 4:00 pm CST
Participants will be emailed a link to the virtual presentations a week prior to the event. For additional questions, please contact Abby Johnson.
If you’re an educator, parent, advocate, or student, this event is for you! The Oklahoma Transition Council presents the 17th Annual Oklahoma Transition Institute (OTI) November 1-2, 2022. This year will be the first ever hybrid event. You can attend in person (limited tickets available) at the Metro Tech Business Conference Center,1900 Springlake Dr. in Oklahoma City, or virtually through the Whova App.
Join education and community leaders from across the state of Oklahoma to share best practices, learn about resources, and collaborate to build your network. Come together to make an IMPACT by Improving Productivity and Championing Transition.
Here’s some of what you have to look forward to:
- Breakout sessions with subject matter experts
- Discussions with Transition Teams from across the state about What Works.
- Youth panel discussions-Real Talk with Real Students
- Opportunities to connect virtually or in person with colleagues and share your expertise.
- Exhibitors, Contests, and Prizes
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The Oklahoma Autism Center has set up Professional Development workshops over a variety of trainings starting as early as September 14 and lasting until February 17, 2023.
Please see the Professional Development Opportunities for 22-23.
- Autism Spectrum Disorder: Foundation Training for Teaching for Teachers and Other Certified Staff
- Autism Spectrum Disorder: Foundation Training for Paraprofessionals and Other Support Staff
- Reducing Challenging Behavior for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments & Writing Behavior Intervention Plans
- Professional Development Opportunities Funded by OSDE-SES.
Additional information can be found on The Oklahoma Autism Center.
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.
These are also available on the Special Education Early Childhood Webpage!
Coming Soon: Improving Early Childhood Outcomes August webinars. Two more opportunities (August 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. The same information will be shared at each webinar.
 What is the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)?
The design for the program is intended to support Oklahoma’s ATSI (Additional Targeted Support and Improvement) school sites. At this time, consideration has been made to accommodate the need for ATSI schools to access the Sequenced Professional Development and the Instructional Coach. Your school can check back for Cohort Two for sequenced professional development and instructional coaching opportunities.
However, all schools can participate in the Universal Support tier of resources! Included in the Universal Supports will be continuous additions and updates to tools/protocols to support:
Evidence-Based Practices
- Protocols explicitly describing methods to use with students
- Resources/Video supports
Continuous School Improvement
- Tools/Templates to build effective procedures at the school level
Sustainable Teaming
- Tools/Templates to build effective grade level and site teams
Data-Driven Decision Making
- Protocols/Tools to effectively use data to support student outcomes
For more information to utilize this platform with your school site, please reach out to Alexa Hudak.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education Special Education Services Division and the Office of School Safety and Security are offering Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training for small and rural school districts across the state. Districts may register up to 4 staff members to participate in the 2-day training. All participants must attend both days of the training session.
The Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® program is a safe and effective behavior management system designed to help educators provide the best Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security for students in distress. This training is designed to equip school staff members with tools to use in crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques and physical interventions.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
- 9/22-9/23 : Goodwell, Oklahoma - Register up to 4 Staff members.
- 10/19-10/20 : Edmond, Oklahoma - Register up to 4 staff members.
- 11/17-11/18 : Sayre, Oklahoma - Register up to 4 Staff members.
- 12/15-12/16 : Jay, Oklahoma - Reached Capacity.
- 2/16-2/17/23 : Enid, Oklahoma - Register up to 4 Staff members.
- 4/13-4/14/23 : Sulphur, Oklahoma - Register up to 4 Staff members.
REGISTRATION WILL BE LIMITED.
**NOTE: OSDE-SES will no longer offer PD for CPI 2-day training. We will only offer it through our regional trainings**
Please contact Carolyn Thomas or Megan Horton, with questions.
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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