EdPlan Updates go into effect on Friday, October 7th. Please review the EdPlan October 2022 Update Document for more information.
The special education child count is this Friday. All students fully enrolled in your district on or before Sept. 30 who have active IEPs and eligibility will be counted. If errors are not resolved by the close of certification on October 17 (the final certification date of the Oct. 1 Consolidated Report), those students will not be counted. If you have students who are not pulling to the Consolidated Reports’ Special Education list correctly, you can appeal the Sept. 30 count. Please see the appeal guidance here. We do ask that you follow the instructions carefully to ensure that we have the information we need to resolve the appeal as quickly as possible. Submit appeals as soon as possible but no later than October 12.
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 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.
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.
Tomorrow (9/28/22 from 3:30PM-4:30PM): Co-Teaching
For more information and registration, please see Supporting Students on an IEP in the General Education Classroom.
Questions can be directed to Kristen Coleman.
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: 5:30PM -7:00PM
OR October 13, 2022 Time: 11:30AM - 1:00PM
For more information, see the event flyer.
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.
Registration is OPEN!
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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Individuals with multiple disabilities (cerebral palsy, visual impairment, cognitive impairment, autism, hearing impairment, etc.) are at great risk from developing reliance on others to interact with the world around them. Active Learning recognizes that every child/adult with special needs is unique; that programming and intervention for facilitating learning must reflect this individuality. This conference will help professionals and parents understand the theories of Active Learning, to facilitate simple ways to change the environment, and to create a daily curriculum that fosters independent and appropriate developmental learning.
The conference will be held on November 7 and 8, 2022 at Edmond North High School Auditorium. To register and learn more about the conference, view the event flyer.
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.
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.
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. 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!
- 11/17-11/18 : Sayre, Oklahoma - Register
- 2/16-2/17/23 : Enid, Oklahoma - Register
- 4/13-4/14/23 : Sulphur, Oklahoma - Register
**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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