Join us for Oklahoma College Application Week 2023!

Since 2012, over 300 Oklahoma high schools, libraries and community organizations have registered for College Application Week (CAW) as part of the national effort sponsored by the American College Application Campaign (ACAC), an initiative of the ACT Center of Equity in Learning.  Oklahoma’s ‘official’ week for this event is September 25-29; however, participants can choose to host their event any week of their choosing, September through December. To learn more and to register for CAW 2023, visit OKCollegeAppWeek.org, where you’ll find an abundance of helpful resources created for you to plan and host your event.

Questions? Contact
Letha Huddleston lhuddleston@ocap.org 405.234.4345

Kelli Kelnar  kkelnar@ocap.org  405.234.4313

OKcollegestart New User Webinar

Thursday, August 3, 2023
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Whether you're new to OKcollegestart or are a returning user looking for a refresher, join us to review the basics of the OKcollegestart website. This webinar will introduce the various features available to students and educators on OKcollegestart and review how to meet Individual Career Academic Plan (ICAP) requirements using the website. There will also be time to ask any questions you have! This webinar will be recorded and shared with anyone who registers.

>> Click here to Register

The 2027 Graduation Checklists and Updated Subject Codes Now Available

Visit the the Academic Advisement website for more resources.

>> Download Core Curriculum Checklist

>> Download College Preparatory Checklist

>> Download 23-24 Subject Codes

>> Download Alternate Diploma Codes

Alternate Diploma Pathway & Extended Transition Codes, Titles, and Descriptions

>> Download the Transition Codes, Titles & Descriptions

>> Download the new Alternative Diploma Pathway

Tammie Gilbert
Forest Grove School

Tammie is a second-year school counselor who hit the ground running to create a comprehensive school counseling program that results in positive outcomes for all students. She has done so much in such a short amount of time! She attends every professional development opportunity available and is always excited and eager to learn more. Tammie is the first school counselor Forest Grove has ever had (in their 110 year history!) and she has done an amazing job showing how impactful school counselors can be! We are grateful for all you do to serve your students and your community, Tammie!

What makes you unique as a school counselor?
Before becoming a school counselor, I taught for 11 years, everything from Kindergarten thru 8th grade. I’ve also been working part-time with children and adolescents as a behavioral therapist for 12 years. I believe this has given me the ability to really connect and empathize with each and every student from the littles to middle school and all walks of life, as well as with the staff. I strive to form relationships with everyone in my school family.

Why is creating a comprehensive school counseling program important to you?
A comprehensive school counseling program is just that; it is comprehensive. It contains all the elements I need to give “all” my students the support they need in academics, social skills, and emotional well-being. It gives me the resources I need to help my students achieve success now and in the future. I believe it will help me to inspire my students.

What is a quote that inspires you?
“There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they’re falling in.” –Desmond Tutu

What do you do when you need inspiration to tackle another day working on behalf of students?
I think of a positive situation from the previous day. It could be a warm and fuzzy hug from a kinder, or a class being so excited to see me when I come in to teach a lesson they yell “yay”, or someone remembering to use a calming skill to keep from making a big mistake. That tells me it’s working; this is working. So I have to keep coming back. Really, there’s nowhere else I’d rather be.

What do you do to decompress and refuel for the next day?
Chocolate, Friends, and Blogs. To decompress I have one piece of really good chocolate (sometimes two if it’s been “one of those days”) and I watch Friends on my DVR. To refuel, I have a couple of blogs I like to read to find new and fun prevention and intervention ideas to share with my students and staff.