Important February Deadlines & Opportunities

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Upcoming Dates & Deadlines

PAST DUE: Bullying Prevention Policies

All district Bullying Prevention Policies were due Jan. 13. The submission window has been extended through Friday, February 17, 2023. Please note that districts are required to include their bullying incident coordinator's information in order for the policy to successfully upload.

If you have questions, contact Director of Prevention Services-Blaire Harrison at blaire.harrison@sde.ok.gov.

FREE PREPaRE CRISIS WORKSHOPS

The PREPaRE Curriculum is developed by the National Association of School Psychologists, PREPaRE is a comprehensive, evidence-based, and resource-rich curriculum for school crisis prevention and response. This training is ideal for schools committed to improving their school safety and crisis management plans, empowering crisis teams, and providing appropriate emergency response with an emphasis on balancing physical and psychological safety for students and staff.

Tulsa Area - Registration Deadline 2/17/23

PREPaRE Workshop 1
60 Participants
February 21
8am - 4pm
OSU @ Tulsa Campus
700 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa

>> Register Here

PREPaRE Workshop 2
40 Participants
February 22-23
8am - 4pm
OSU @ Tulsa Campus
700 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa

>> Register Here

OKC Metro Area - Registration Deadline: 3/1/23

PREPaRE Workshop 1
60 Participants
March 6
8am - 4pm
Metro Technology Center
1900 Springlake Dr. OKC

>> Register Here

PREPaRE Workshop 2
40 Participants
March 7-8
8am - 4pm
Metro Technology Center
1900 Springlake Dr. OKC

>> Register Here

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Purple Star School Program

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 Deadline: February 28, 2023

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Coming Soon to Single Sign-On!

Mental Health Protocol will be available on Single Sign-On in the next few weeks! Be on the lookout! In the meantime, visit our website for information on Mental Health Legislation and download a helpful guide.

>> School Based Mental Health Website

Webinar Series on "School Counselor and Administrator Partnerships for Student Success"

When school counselors and administrators work together effectively, the school and the students reap the benefits. Whether your school counselor and administrator partnership is strong or has room for improvement, this webinar series is for. This series is for school counselors and administrators to learn how to build successful working relationships that result in positive outcomes for students.

All sessions begin at 9:00 a.m.

Feb. 8th: Session 1 - Understanding the Role of the School Counselor
- Recorded Presentation | Presentation Slide Deck
Feb. 15th:Session 2 - School Counselor and Administrator Relationships
Feb. 22nd: Session 3 - School Counselor & Administrator Collaboration

>> Click Here to Register

Spring 2023 Transcript Guidance Webinar Series 

Oklahoma State Department of Education, in partnership with Oklahoma Career Tech, will host a three-part webinar series that will provide transcript guidance in the areas of ICAP, Post-Secondary Opportunities, Career Tech grades and certifications, Oklahoma Promise, CCRA, and general transcript guidance from OSDE. For more information contact ashton.frisby@sde.ok.gov 

Join us on from 10:30 am – 11:30 am: 

Feb. 7, 2023 - ICAP & Post-Secondary Opportunities
- Recorded Presentation | Presentation Slide Deck
Feb. 21, 2023- Career Tech & Oklahoma Promise
Feb. 28, 2023- CCRA and Graduation Requirements

>> Click Here to Register

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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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