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OSDE-SES is providing Transition Technical Assistance through a temporary, part-time Secondary Transition Program Specialist. Assistance to schools/districts will be available through various formats to include e-mail, phone, virtual (via Microsoft Teams) and/or in-person. Please use this link to complete a Transition Technical Assistance Request for your school/district regarding Secondary Transition topics, including the new Alternate Diploma and 18-22 Transition Programs. For brief questions and/or more information about Transition Technical Assistance, please contact Claudia Beckner or Lori Chesnut.
The Office of Special Education Services at the Oklahoma State Department has developed a state-systemic improvement plan (SSIP) to support educators who serve kindergarten through third grade students, focusing on students with special needs and early literacy outcomes.
We are excited to offer an opportunity for the coming school year for school sites who educate students K-3, within the State of Oklahoma, and based on Indicator 3B(Assessment - Proficiency for students with IEPs), have scored 0% proficiency for third-grade reading, as determined by the Office of Special Education Services.
What is the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)?
The program features three tiers of participation:
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Tier 1: Universal Supports: Access to templates and protocols for early literacy interventions and evidence-based practices. You can access the Universal Supports through the OSDEConnect Platform, called “Universal Supports through the SSIP-Part B”.
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Tier 2: Sequenced Professional Development: Application to access professional development sequence, intended to support educators with early literacy outcomes. Application due June 1, 2023.
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Tier 3: Instructional Coaching: Application to access direct, individual support for educators working with K-3 students, supporting early literacy. Educators must be concurrently participating in the professional development sequence. Application due June 1, 2023.
The application for participation is on the website. On-time deadline is June 1, 2023, and late-acceptance will continue until August 1, 2022, or until the capacity for the program has been reached.
We are hosting informative virtual meetings to answer your questions and provide insight into this program! The informative meetings will be the same session but offered at different times to accommodate your schedule:
- Apr 26, 2023 03:30 PM - Register in Advance!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
For more information to determine if this program is right for your school site, please reach out to Alexa Hudak to set up a phone conversation to answer any questions you might have.
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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 OK Department of Rehabilitation Services and the OU National Center for Disability Education and Training are providing Free Employment Consultant Training (job coaching) for paraprofessionals and/or teachers. This training will provide participants with the foundation, techniques, and effective strategies necessary for students with disabilities who want to work. This training is required if you participate in Work Adjustment Training (WAT).
Both locations will be held from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM daily. Seats are limited, so make sure complete your registration! All training hours must be taken consecutively to be eligible for certification.
- June 20, 2023 - June 23, 2023, Register Now!
- OSU, Tulsa Campus - North Hall
*NOTE: OSDE-SES will be providing additional training dates, stay tuned.
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 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.
In order to increase Indicator 14 response rates and improve programming, consider surveying your own students to find out what they have been doing since leaving high school.
To opt-in, complete this short survey.
For more information, please view the Indicator 14: Post Secondary Outcomes Guidance Brief, and watch the Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Survey Webinar Recording (Passcode: &d0=+4z0) along with the presentation slide deck.
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 FY24 LEA Agreement is now available online. You can access the LEA Agreement through the Grants Management System on the GMS Access select page. Remember to select FY2024, then click the create button under IDEA. Your FY24 Assurances must be completed prior to beginning the LEA Agreement. Both the FY24 Assurances and FY24 LEA Agreement must be submitted by June 30, 2023. Should you have any questions please contact your finance specialist.
The FY2024 Assurances are now available online. Assurances must be completed prior to July 1st. You can access the Assurances through your Single Sign On, then click on the Grants Management/Expenditure Reporting. Once on the GMS Access Select page, you will need to change the Select Fiscal Year to 2024 then proceed to create your Assurances.
If assistance is needed please contact your finance specialist.
Starting April 1, 2023, funds will be available for districts with OAAP students with an age range of 17-21 and will be age 18-22 for school year 2023-2024. These funds must be used for developing or expanding transition programs. For more information, please see Project 618 Memorandum.
Reminder!
IDEA Part B American Rescue Plan (ARP) monies must be obligated by September 30, 2023 and claimed and processed by January 28, 2024. Please refer to American Rescue Plan Funds Guidance.
If you have any questions, contact your Financial Specialist.
Stacey Dutton, Transition Programs Field Representative with Department of Rehabilitation Services, will present information about hosting Transition Fairs for students and families. She will also provide examples from Oklahoma school districts to show what transition can look like in rural school districts.
Please join us on May 1, 2023 at 2:00 PM.
Please register in ADVANCE, even if you cannot attend and would like to receive the slide deck and recording when it is available. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Any questions can be directed to Lori Chesnut.
The Center for Learning and Leadership/UCEDD and the Oklahoma Disability Law Center will be hosting a number of trainings for the community. Please register in advance and join in on the wonderful information!
Waiver Basics
May 3rd @ 12:00 PM (CT)
The Center for Learning and Leadership/UCEDD and the Oklahoma Disability Law Center invite you to the family training on Waiver Basics, understanding Oklahoma's Home and Community Based Services waiver for people with disabilities living in Oklahoma. We will be offering a basic overview of waivers including the history of waivers and explain was a waiver is. We will also allow for time to ask questions.
Planning for Waiver Services
May 11th @ 12:00 PM (CT)
Please join the Center for Learning and Leadership/UCEDD and the Oklahoma Disability Law Center for this community and family training. We will be going over Oklahoma's waiver programs, highlighting the DDS waiver services. We will share options for people with intellectual disabilities and how they and their family can help prepare to be part of the Individual Plan and Person Center Planning process.
Using Life Course to Plan for Long-term Supports
May 17th @ 12:00 PM (CT)
Register to join the Center for Learning and Leadership/UCEDD, Oklahoma Family Network and the Oklahoma Disability Law Center training on Using Life Course to help prepare for waiver services. You will learn about Charting the Life Course tools and how they can help you prepare for long-term support.
OKSTABLE training
May 23rd @ 2:00 PM
Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE) created a path for people who rely on supports that have an asset limit to be able to save money over that asset limit. In Oklahoma we use the OK STABLE for this savings account. Come to this training to learn more about OK STABLE accounts, how they work and how they can help people with disabilities achieve a better life!
Basics of Self-Directed Services
June 8th 12:00 PM (CT)
The Center for Learning and Leadership/UCEDD and the Oklahoma Disability Law Center is hosting training on Self-Directed Services. Learn how other families have used SDS for long-term support. This training will help you be prepared to determine if you want to choose SDS when the opportunity arises.
OKSTABLE training
June 13th @ 6:00 PM
Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE) created a path for people who rely on supports that have an asset limit to be able to save money over that asset limit. In Oklahoma we use the OK STABLE for this savings account. Come to this training to learn more about OK STABLE accounts, how they work and how they can help people with disabilities achieve a better life!
Long-term Planning – Financial and Employment Options
June 21st @ 12:00 PM (CT)
The Center for Learning and Leadership/UCEDD and the Oklahoma Disability Law Center invite you to the family training on Long-term Planning - Financial and Employment Options. This training is designed to help plan for the future by sharing options to assure the protection of long-term supports and benefits, including waiver supports and methods for saving money beyond the typical Medicaid asset limits. Learn about options for community integrated employment such as Ticket to Work and options to help secure funds for future needs such as OK STABLE accounts. Come learn about what could be available to you or the person care for.
REMINDER!
Exit Early Childhood Outcomes for young children exiting early childhood special education services are due no later than June 30, 2023. Please refer to the Early Childhood Guidance Brief Documents.
An ECO Open Door is on May 4th from 3:30-4:30 PM - Register in Advance
Questions can be directed to Megan Withers.
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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CU - Cameron University: May 24, 2023 - June 22, 2023
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NSU - Northeastern State University
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OSU - Oklahoma State University: January 16, 2024 - May 10, 2024
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SNU - Southern Nazarene University
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SWOSU - Southwestern Oklahoma State University: June 5, 2023 - July 27, 2023
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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.
Districts may now submit 2022-2023 school year professional development
documentation related to special education. The PD bonus points will
appear on the annual Determination report to be released November 2023.
A district may earn one bonus point for each professional development (up
to two). For more information on the PD Bonus, please view Professional Development Bonus for 2022-2023 SY.
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 (*Possible date change, TBD*)
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!
Districts can use Project 613 funds to pay for substitutes, travel, and lodging. Lodging must be over 60 miles.
*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.
If your district employs educational interpreters, please verify that they are on the OSDE Educational Interpreter Registry. All interpreters in an educational setting are required to be on the registry and are required to obtain yearly CEUs.
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