April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Prevention services and supports developed by this collaboration can help to protect children and strengthen families. This year's theme is "Everyday Actions".

Oklahoma Wear Blue Day is April 7, 2023

>> Visit the SDE Abuse Prevention Page

Vision Screening Reports Due

Deadline Approaching: June 1

The State Vision Screening Report is due annually by June 1 and is to be submitted on Single Sign On. Results cannot be entered after July 1.

All public school districts will report to the State Department of Education the number of kindergarten, first and third-grade students who submitted certification of a completed vision screening and the number of students who received a comprehensive eye examination from an optometrist or ophthalmologist. Reporting page will be opened March 24, 2023.

Please contact Kellie Carter for more information at kellie.carter@sde.ok.gov.

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Concurrent Enrollment Course Equivalency Document Review

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Attention Oklahoma School Counselors

In 2020, we collected survey information from nearly 600 Oklahoma School Counselors about their implementation of comprehensive school counseling. We are now conducting the same survey in order to assess our progress. We are hoping to get responses from as many Oklahoma School Counselors as possible. This will help guide us as we continue to seek innovative ways to support you. Please take a moment to complete this short survey.   

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2023-24 AP Materials Grant 

The Oklahoma State Department of Education is offering a one-time materials grant for all AP educators. This grant is available to any teacher who teachers an existing AP course or who will begin a new AP course in the 2023-2024 school year. The maximum award for this grant is $25,000. The full Request for Proposals is available HERE. 

To apply, please complete your proposal at this link: https://airtable.com/shro2wI7BQXqAtpAG

A copy of the Assurances Statement must be signed and attached on the form. The Statement can be found HERE. 

Proposals are due April 21, 2023. Award announcements will be May 10, 2023. For questions, please contact Leah Murphy, Director of AP at leah.murphy@sde.ok.gov.

https://sde.ok.gov/ap-grants

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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!

• 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).

>> Click Here to Register

Children's Behavioral Health Conference Youth and Young Adult Track

The Youth and Young Adult Track will provide an opportunity for youth and young adults to hear from other youth/youth adults and special presenters. Throughout the day there will be different options for youth and young adults to attend. The topics may be focused on leadership skills, consent, mental health career options, suicide awareness, mental health awareness and self-care.

When: April 13^th, 2023

Where: Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center -2501 Conference Drive Norman, OK 73069

Please Note: Youth, ages 13-17, attending the track with a provider/ organization (such as an agency or school) are asked to have a chaperone with them at all times. Chaperones are required to register and are also responsible for checking the youth(s) in/out and staying with them throughout day.

Registration & breakfast will begin at 8am. Please arrive no later than 8:45am.

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TSET: Take the Stress Out of State Tests

For April, we're sharing five top tips from Shape Your Future to help Oklahoma teachers, students and their families set up for success on test day. I hope you'll share these helpful and health-full hacks with your network via newsletter, email or social media. And, of course, more healthy lifestyle resources and information for teachers can be found at ShapeYourFutureOK.com. 

Learn more about what TSET is doing to make our schools and communities healthier at Oklahoma.gov/TSET, and visit our ordering site for free materials you can use to promote better health where you live, work, learn and play.

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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.

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