OSDE-SES has released the Alternate Diploma Collaborative and Slide Decks, Memos, and other documents related to the Alternate Diploma.
Please review and share these resources as needed. If you have any questions, please call 405.521.3351
The Oklahoma Chapter is offering you to join their monthly meeting via Zoom or in person for April. HLAA will be hosting the meeting on April 20, 2023, starting at 11:30 AM. For more information, please see Hearing Loss Association of America Central Oklahoma Chapter April Meeting.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will be hosting ONE MORE EOY Session. If you missed, attended, or need a refresher for the EOY and have questions, DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY.
Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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.
The OSDE-SES will host weekly Alternate Diploma Collaboration for Questions each Friday at 2:00 PM beginning March 10th.
Date and Topics Include:
- April 14 - IDEA Paperwork and EdPlan
- April 21 - To Be Determined
- April 28 - To Be Determined
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Questions can be directed to Lori Chesnut.
Do you:
- Create documents?
- Build websites?
- Shoot videos?
- Develop other types of digital content?
If so, Mark your calendar for Oklahoma's Premier Digital Accessibility Conference!
Are you making them accessible? Join us from April 18-20, 2023, to learn how you can reach your entire audience and ensure all people, including those with disabilities, can access your content!
Our speakers are confirmed, so sit back and get ready to hear from some of the best in the business! Keep an eye on the Oklahoma ABLE Tech social media pages for individual session details coming soon.
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Keynote: Mike Paciello, Pivoting to an Inclusive Organizational Culture
- Christina Adams, Testing for Non-Testers: Simple Techniques to Add to Your Process
- Kate DeForest, Small Shifts to Improve Digital Accessibility
- Geoff Freed, Getting Image Descriptions Right
- Corbb O’Connor, Most Accessibility Learning is Broken: Let’s Fix it Together
- Karen Pellegrin, Getting Started with Procuring Accessible IT
- Judith Ritsch & Jessica Plith, How the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights Resolves Web Accessibility Investigations
- Karey Jo Wise, Accessible Assessments Lead to Qualifications
Creating accessible content is a state of Oklahoma requirement, as well as the right thing to do! Visit the TechAccess Oklahoma website to learn more about the conference and don't forget to REGISTER!
Thank you to our sponsors, Oklahoma State Department of Education and Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services for making this conference possible! For questions, please contact Lyssa Prince, Oklahoma ABLE Tech Digital Accessibility Program Manager.
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 Dr. Rob Keiter
SERC Program Coordinator
Implementation of the IDEA requires collaboration between, families, educators, other professionals, and community resources. In the ideal environment, IEP team members listen to each member’s point of view and work together to develop a high-quality IEP. We’ve all been in IEP meetings where it didn’t take long to realize that the biggest Issue in the meeting wasn’t the “issues” that were being discussed, but rather the interpersonal dynamics and interactions between the team members. When using technology, sometimes we need to do a “reset” to get things to work again. Is it possible to reset a team when it’s stuck? The goal of this presentation will be to start a conversation around how we might go about resetting team relationships when and where collaboration is being sabotaged by the interactions between team members. The conversation begins by considering a strategic intervention that would include practical techniques leading to improved relationships and results on the IEP team. The training is designed for parents, school personnel, and individuals that work with organizations serving children with disabilities. Some of the things we’ll be talking about include: What is an IEP Team Relationship Reset? How do we know it’s needed? What does it look like? and Where to begin?
Register for April 19th!
On April 26, 2023, Tech-Now, Inc. and their partners have supported students with disabilities in developing skills needed for positive employment outcomes through computer applications instruction, and more. Tech-Now's activities, programs, and their annual State Competition event has a strong connection to IDEA Secondary Transition, including transition-related Indicators 1, 2, 13 & 14, Transition Planning/Services, many of the required components of a student’s IEP Transition Plan, and even ICAP activities/requirements. The Pre-ETS components of Job Exploration, Work-Based Learning, Workplace Readiness, Self-Advocacy, and indirect Post-Secondary Counseling are also addressed through Tech-Now.
Please see Tech-Now State Competition and Tech-Now State Competition Flyer for more information.
STEM CAMP OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2023!
Open to all Oklahoma students with an Autism diagnosis, ages 14-22 Parents, guardians, and siblings are encouraged to support this learning experience by
helping if needed, or wanted.
Open to all Oklahoma students with disabilities, ages 14-19 (i.e., on an IEP, 504 Plan,
or other documented physical, mental, or cognitive disabilities). Parents, guardians, and siblings are encouraged to support this learning experience by helping if needed, or wanted.
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Tahlequah STEM - June 6,2023 - June 8, 2023, Ages 14-17, Registration is now open.
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OSB STEM - June 12, 2023 - June 16, 2023, Ages 14-19, Registration is now open.
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Ada STEM - June 20, 2023 - June 22, 2023, Ages 14-19, Registration is now open.
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Tulsa STEM - June 26, 2023 - June 28, 2023, Ages 14-19, Registration is now open.
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Chisolm STEM - July 10, 2023 - July 12, 2023, Ages 14-19, Registration is now open.
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Atoka STEM - July 24, 2023 - July 26, 2023, Ages 14-19, Registration is now open.
Question and concerns can be directed to Lori Chesnut.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education Special Education Services Division will be offering Crisis Prevention (CPI) training for any and all districts across the state. The first location will be Edmond, Oklahoma. It will take place on July 27-28, 2023.
**Districts may register up to 4 staff members to participate in the 2-day training.
If you DO NOT currently hold a CPR/First Aid card, please inform one of the instructors at sign-in. As you will need to be CPR/First Aid certified before you can properly provide CPI in the classroom.
CPI is approved through Project 613! If you have any questions, please email Megan Salisbury.
Boot Camp
Boot Camp is one of the alternative pathways special education teacher certification offers for candidates interested in obtaining a non-traditional certification in the state of Oklahoma. You may view the entire list of Boot Camp Partner Universities.
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NSU - Northeastern State University
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OSU - Oklahoma State University
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SNU - Southern Nazarene University
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SWOSU - Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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UCO - University of Central Oklahoma
Alternative Pathways
Alternative Pathways is one of the non traditional certifications in order to obtain a teacher certificate in Oklahoma. You may find additional information on Alternative Pathways for General Education and Alternative Pathways for Special Education.
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UCO - University of Central Oklahoma
Paraprofessional to Special Education Teacher Route
Paraprofessionals to Teacher Certification Pathway is one of the non traditional certifications in order to obtain a teacher certificate in Oklahoma.
Registration for the Oklahoma Deaf Education Conference is now open and we have a great conference planned!
To register, please scan or click on the QR code which will take you to the registration website. On the website, you will find registration, schedule, and lodging information.
This year the conference will be held at the Chickasaw Retreat and Conference Center in Sulphur, June 5-6, 2023. Lodging will also be available.
The pre-conference will have 2 tracks. There will be a track for educational interpreters who have not yet achieved a QAST level IV or EIPA level 4 (like OEITI) and a track for early intervention/early childhood. The main conference will have three tracks which will be for all educational interpreters, early intervention and early childhood, and teachers of the deaf.
Thanks to the Oklahoma State Department of Education, this conference is being offered at no cost to in-state attendees. Reimbursement for lodging is available through OSDE-SES Project 613. Districts will need to complete an online application through the Grants Management System (GMS). For reimbursement, districts will need to submit an online Expenditure Report through the GMS.
For more information, please see the Oklahoma Deaf Education Conference Flyer.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will be holding their 2nd Annual Paraprofessional Conference in 4 locations around the state.
First Semester
- August 11th in Altus, Oklahoma
- October 20th in Sapulpa, Oklahoma
Second Semester
- February 16th in Enid, Oklahoma
- March 1st in Wetumka, Oklahoma
Registration is now OPEN for districts to send their paraprofessionals to attend the 2nd Annual Paraprofessional Conference for their yearly Professional Development. Make sure you register for the ONE location you would like to attend before all the spots are filled! Seats are limited!
*Once you are registered, make sure to PRINT YOUR TICKET!
NO TICKET, NO ENTRY.
If you have any questions/concerns please contact Megan Salisbury and/or Abby Johnson.
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