This scholarship will be awarded to promising high school seniors with disabilities who plan to attend a vocational or academic college and aspire to have a career in the technology industry. The scholarships are renewable – each winner who continues to meet the criteria is eligible to receive an annual award of $5,000 for up to four (4) consecutive years for a potential total $20,000 scholarship. A total of eight (8) scholarships will be awarded in 2023.The Microsoft Disability Scholarship seeks to empower students with disabilities to achieve more through access to education leading to a career in technology.
The Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is a leadership camp for high school students with a disability. If you are in high school and have a disability, you don’t want to miss out on an opportunity that will change your life! YLF will help you develop your leadership and advocacy skills that will help you after high school.
YLF is a 5-day camp located on a college campus. You will learn leadership and advocacy skills, join team games, meet amazing state and national speakers and government officials during a trip to the Oklahoma State Capitol. During your week, you will learn and talk about about a wide range of topics like disability rights laws, assistive technology, community resources, and legislative processes.
The best part: the friends you make!
This year Oklahoma YLF is celebrating its 20th anniversary June 13, 2023 - June 17, 2023. You just gotta be there for the best summer of your life!
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity - apply online: YLF Application. The application deadline is March 1st! Get those forms turned in as soon as possible! If you're running out of time, let us know so we can help.
If you need help with the application or have questions, contact Bradley.Mays.
Assistive technology (AT) enables children with disabilities to participate more fully in all aspects of life (home, school, and community) and helps them access their right to a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. The IEP team must determine whether an individual child needs an assistive technology device or service, and if so, the nature and extent to be provided.
Hundreds of IEP team members attend ABLE Tech’s AT Workshop Series every year to learn how to help students find and acquire needed AT solutions. If you haven’t attended the training series before, or if you have but need a refresher, hope you’ll make time to attend!
Dates have been set for the Spring 2023 AT Workshop Series:
- Part 2 – February 16 – Gathering Information and Trialing Devices
- Part 3 – March 23 – AT in the IEP and Implementation
These workshops will take place via Zoom on their designated dates. Visit the Oklahoma ABLE Tech AT Support Team Workshops webpage to register!
Sooner SUCCESS will be hosting an "On the Road” on March 2, 2023 from 8:30am to 4:00pm at the Bethany Children’s Health Center in Bethany. “On the Road” is a one-day training that educates families and caregivers who live with an individual with a disability, navigate a complex system. We will have several organizations present their resources via "speedshare" format. The conference will consist of five different panels covering resources across the lifespan and resource booths.
Educational vouchers are available, families need to apply before or the day of the event. Contact Mayra Castaneda.
Register for On the Road!
Sooner SUCCESS organizará un "On the Road” el 2 de marzo del 2023 de 8:30a - 4:00pm en el Bethany Children’s Health Center en Bethany. “On the Road” es una entrenamiento de un día que educa a las familias y los cuidadores que viven con una persona con una discapacidad, cómo navegar en un sistema complicado. Varias organizaciones presentarán sus recursos a través del formato "speedshare" (Informacion rápida y concisa). La conferencia consistirá en cinco paneles diferentes que cubrirán los recursos a lo largo de la vida útil y los puestos de recursos. (Más detalles por venir)(Más detalles por venir)
Cupones educativos disponibles, pero las familias deben presentar su solicitud antes o el día del evento. Contact Mayra Castaneda.
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Improve your understanding of the Early Childhood Outcomes process and learn how outcomes data collection supports early childhood special education program in meeting the needs of students.
Questions can be directed to Megan Withers.
OK IPSE Alliance is excited to announce the FIRST Inclusive Post Secondary Education (IPSE) Summit in Oklahoma that will bring together representatives from IPSE programs in Oklahoma and Texas to share about their programs as well as representatives with Think College to share the national perspective. A student panel will also take place in the afternoon, which is a great opportunity for current K-12 students to hear from students attending IPSE programs. Vendors are welcome and space is limited, so please register early to be part of this event!
The Summit is a one-day event on Friday, April 14th at MetroTech Springlake Conference Center in OKC.
For more information please see the Summit Flyer in English or Spanish for your convenience.
Paraprofessional credentials have been added to the Oklahoma Educator Credentialing System (OECS) located in Single Sign-On.
District Superintendent and District Human Resources roles in OECS will now be able to recommend paraprofessional candidates for Tier 1 and Tier 2 Paraprofessional credentials. Districts can start the recommendation process by clicking on "Manage Your Paraprofessional Recommendations." Once the educator is recommended, the educator will be able to apply online using their recommendation tile.
The Oklahoma Autism Center has set up Professional Development workshops over a variety of trainings. Please see the Professional Development Opportunities for 22-23.
- Reducing Challenging Behavior for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder - February 16, 2023 (Virtual)
- Conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments & Writing Behavior Intervention Plans - February 17, 2023 (Virtual)
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*RESCHEDULED* ASD: Foundation Training for Paraprofessionals and Other Support Staff - March 1, 2023 and March 2, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (In-Person and Virtual)
Additional information can be found on The Oklahoma Autism Center.
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