Administrators Newsletter - November 8, 2022

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Deadlines

Now Open: WIDA Precode Window

The WIDA Precode window is open through Nov. 28. As a reminder, the WIDA Precode is no longer managed through the Wave and is now a function of the Accountability Reporting application.

Staff completing the WIDA Precode review must:

  • Have read/review access in the Accountability Reporting application granted by their superintendent
  • View the supporting guidance webinar (slides available here)

If you have questions or need assistance, contact Janna Corn at janna.corn@sde.ok.gov or Thomas Kirk at thomas.kirk@sde.ok.gov.

Trainings/Webinars

Nov. 17: RAVE Panic Button FAQ Webinar

If you still have lingering questions about the RAVE Panic Button and how to effectively implement it within your district, join the Office of School Safety & Security for an upcoming FAQ webinar.

RAVE Panic Button Webinar
Nov. 17, 1:30 p.m.
Register here

If you have questions, contact Cindy Swearingen at cindy.swearingen@sde.ok.gov.


Dec. 13: Grant Management Training

Grant management training is available for SEA or LEA staff assigned to a federal grant. If you were just assigned to work on a federal grant or would like a refresher to ensure your school district is compliant with federal regulations, please join us via Zoom.

Grant Management Training
Dec. 13, 9 a.m.
Register here

Please register by Dec. 9.

If you have questions, contact Shelly Perkins at shelly.perkins@sde.ok.gov or (405) 521-2337.

Other News

Nov. 11-18: Take Your Legislator to School Week

PTA

Oklahoma PTA has partnered with statewide education and parent organizations to plan Take Your Legislator to School Week, Nov. 11-18.

The goal of this outreach event is to foster connections between legislators and public schools by giving legislators the opportunity to spend a significant amount of time (3+ hours) in a school setting where they can see the challenges and triumphs of the average school day.

View suggested activities and a sample schedule here.

If you would like help planning for a legislator's visit, contact Tammy McCartney at vpadvocacy@okpta.org.


New CDC Monkeypox Resource for Schools

The CDC has shared a new resource for school administrators and staff members related to monkeypox: Monkeypox Toolkit for Schools and Early Care and Education Programs. This toolkit provides a new, user-friendly format for existing monkeypox considerations in schools. The risk of monkeypox to children and adolescents in the United States remains low. Although the monkeypox virus can infect anyone – including children – the majority of cases continue to occur in adult populations.

If you have any questions, contact Jennifer Lepard at jennifer.lepard@sde.ok.gov.