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 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.
The Office of Special Education Services will be hosting a separate EOY webinar for first year directors only.
Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
The Career Z Challenge, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, is an open innovation prize competition seeking creative solutions to expand student access to high-quality WBL opportunities that will prepare them to be contributing members of today's workforce and propel them into successful careers of the future. The deadline to apply is May 24, 2023.
For more information, visit Challenge.gov
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
The Office of Special Education Services, through the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP-B), is hosting an early literacy conference, Unraveling the Rope: Intensive Literacy Practices. This literacy conference is intended to support all educators who work with K-3 students specifically their early literacy instruction. This conference will be a one-day conference (8:30-4:00pm) held at Metro Technology Springlake in the OKC Metro on August 1st, 2023.
The intent of this conference is to support educators with their instruction and implementation of early literacy practices. There is not a registration fee for this conference, schools can request travel reimbursement through Project 613 funds. Attendees will need to provide lunch on their own.
Click on the registration link or use the QR code to register. Registration is limited to the first 300 participants. Copies of the Keynote Speaker, Joan Sedita’s book “The Writing Rope: A Framework for Explicit Writing Instruction in All Subjects" will be provided for the first 300 registrants.
If you have questions or would like more information, please reach out to Alexa Hudak at alexa.hudak@sde.ok.gov
The Oklahoma SPDG will be hosting the 2023 MTSS Summer Conference. This conference will feature presentations aligned to the OKMTSS Framework, a "highlight reel" of district implementation, and opportunities for implementation planning support. This conference will be a two-day conference (9:00-4:00pm) held at the Wes Watkins Center in Stillwater, Oklahoma on June 20-21, 2023.
The intent of this conference is to serve as a "launching off" point for coaching and implementation. There is not a registration fee for this conference, schools can request travel reimbursement through Project 613 funds.
Click on the registration link or use the QR code to register. Registration is limited to 500 participants.
If you have questions or would like additional information, please reach out to Jackie Lindley, jackie.lindley@sde.ok.gov
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!
Districts can use Project 613 funds to pay for substitutes, travel, and lodging. Lodging only if over 60 miles.
NO TICKET, NO ENTRY.
If you have any questions/concerns please contact Megan Salisbury and/or Abby Johnson.
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.
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