December Student Support Newsletter

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Comprehensive School Counseling

In this Issue

Comprehensive School Counseling
Important Updates and Resources
Comprehensive School Counseling
Prevention and Intervention Services
Scholarships, Awards and Opportunities

Important Updates and Resources

Building Safe and Healthy Oklahoma School Communities Grant

>> Visit the Stronger Connections Grant Page

The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) was awarded $11,776,526 in federal K-12 funding from the U.S. Department of Education under the BSCA Stronger Connections grant program. Title IV, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) for state educational agencies (SEAs) to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments.

The OSDE is awarding these funds through competitive grants to high-need local educational agencies (LEAs) that ensure transparency and successful implementation of activities allowable under section 4108 of the ESEA to support the ongoing needs of students, educators, families, and communities.

Guidance Document

The purpose of the guidance document is to provide Oklahoma school districts with steps and guidance to develop a grant narrative that includes a comprehensive plan to prioritize safe and healthy activities based on the needs unique to the school community (SEC. 4108 [20 U.S.C. 7118]).

Guidance Document Includes:

Overview of Application Process
Stakeholder Input
Narrative Features
Letter of Commitment

Plan activities and practices should prioritize safety, create a sense of belonging, implement trauma-responsive approaches and teach positive behaviors in order to provide safe and supportive learning environments that improve academic achievement and the well-being of students.

>> Stronger Connections Grant-Guidance Document

Application

Must Submit Applications To: sdebsca@sde.ok.gov
Dec. 22, 2022 | 6:00 p.m.
*Applications submitted after 6:00 p.m. will not be opened

>> Fillable PDF Application

>> Printable Application

Comprehensive School Counseling

Transcript Guidance for College and Career Ready Assessment (CCRA)

Oklahoma state law requires that students meet assessment requirements in order to graduate from a public high school with a standard diploma. Scores from the statewide assessment system must be included on student transcripts. This guidance document outlines the minimum transcript requirements under 70 O.S. § 1210.508, and provides guidance on additional scoring information that may be included on student transcripts.

If you have any questions about transcript requirements, please contact Jenna Jones jenna.jones@sde.ok.gov or Ashton Frisby ashton.frisby@sde.ok.gov

>> Guidance Document

Coffee With Counselors 2023 Dates

Please join us for "Coffee with Counselors!" This is an informal time for school counselors from across our great state to come together for celebration, collaboration, and continued growth. We look forward to you joining us!

Dec 6th - 9:00-10:00
Jan 10th - 9:00-10:00
Feb 7th - 9:00-10:00
Mar 7th - 9:00-10:00
Apr 4th - 9:00-10:00
May 2nd- 9:00-10:00

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting (it will be the same Zoom link for all sessions).

>> Register in Advance Here

Prevention and Intervention Services

Crisis Team is Ready to Help

If your school or district experiences a crisis, the OSDE Crisis Team is ready to help. We offer as little or as much support as needed. We respond to everything from an individual student in crisis to a large-scale disaster.

We offer consultation and technical assistance, digital resources, or in-person support. This service is FREE to all Oklahoma districts and schools.

>> Call the Crisis Line at 405-397-7108 for assistance.

Bullying Prevention Policies Due

It's time to upload our Bullying Prevention Policies to Single Sign-On (SSO) for Fiscal Year 2022/2023. The Single Sign-On Portal is open now. The deadline to upload your district's policy is January 13th.

Administrator Notes:

Navigate to the "District Bullying Prevention Tab on SSO.
Enter your Bullying Prevention Coordinator's information and save.
Upload your policy and have the superintendent certify.

Please note that the report can only be certified using the Superintendent's username and password. Thank you.

For Technical Assistance:
Contact Tosin Akande: 405.522.6262 | Tosin.Akande@sde.ok.gov

>> Click to View OSDE's Model Bullying Prevention Policy

Scholarships, Awards and Opportunities

Tweens and Teens Have a Fresh, New Way to Learn Healthier Habits

Free supporting materials available for schools

Oklahoma has one of the highest youth obesity rates in the U.S. The Swap Up statewide public health education campaign, which is part of the TSET Healthy Youth Initiative, delivers nutrition messages to teens ages 13-18 years old to help reverse this trend.

Swap Up was created specifically for Oklahoma teens and the nutritional challenges they face. The campaign helps teens consider the immediate effects of how they fuel their bodies, by connecting unhealthy feelings to specific food causes. They receive information on how to eat healthier and drink more water, which helps them balance their mood, focus in class and perform better in physical activities. Swap Up also shares reasonable and actionable alternatives to common junk food options teens consume. You can view all Swap Up videos on the TSET Healthy Youth Initiative YouTube channel.

Swap Up also offers an interactive website to help teens further engage with the campaign at SwapUpOK.com. Encourage your students to check it out.

To support and reinforce Swap Up messaging in the classroom, teachers and schools can order free posters, flyers and bookmark cards at TSETHealthyYouth.com/order. Free materials from the TSET Healthy Youth Initiative’s tobacco and vape cessation programs are also available.

For healthy living tips and tools for Oklahomans of all ages, including grade-specific resources, check out Shape Your Future, also a program of TSET.

Coming in Spring 2023 – Swap Up Day of Action

Get ready! In March, Swap Up will be teaming up with middle and high schools across the state to get youth excited about living healthier lives.

Swap Up Day will have exciting on-site activities, food tastings and healthy giveaways for participating schools. The event-in-a-box will provide everything needed for a successful event. We’ll even provide training on how to run the event. And, it’s all at no cost to you!

Sign-ups for Swap Up Day will begin in January. Watch for more details.

Purple Star School Program- Deadline Approaching

The Purple Star program is designed to help schools respond to the educational and personal challenges military-connected children face during their transition to a new school and keep them on track to be college, workforce and life-ready. To learn more about the ongoing impact of the Purple Star program, click here.

To receive an application or additional support, please email the OSDE Assistant Deputy Superintendent of Student Support, Elizabeth Suddath- elizabeth.suddath@sde.ok.gov

Application Timeline - January 1 - February 28, 2023

>> Click for More Information

Request FREE Professional Development

Did You know we offer FREE training in School-Based Mental Health, Prevention and Intervention and Comprehensive School Counseling? We offer in person as well as virtual trainings.

>> Request FREE Professional Development

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Student Support Contact Information

Elizabeth Suddath, Assistant Deputy Superintendent
elizabeth.suddath@sde.ok.gov, (405) 521-2106

Jenna Jones, Executive Director of Comprehensive School Counseling
jenna.jones@sde.ok.gov, (405) 521-3263

Cheryl McGee, Executive Director of School-Based Mental Health
cheryl.mcgee@sde.ok.gov, (405) 415-5468

Michelle Strain, Executive Director of Prevention and Intervention Services
michelle.strain@sde.ok.gov, (405) 365-5764

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