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In this issue:
Hello Everyone!
I hope you all have had some time to relax, unwind, enjoy family and friends, and recharge. We are thrilled to have everyone back and ready to make a positive difference in the lives of our incredible Oklahoma students.
I wanted to take a moment to share some restructuring changes in the Office of Student Support. First of all, to reduce confusion with the School Support office at the OSDE (this happens quite frequently), we have decided to change our name to “Student Development” which we feel most accurately reflects the vision of our office. We have also added the College & Career Readiness office under the Student Development umbrella which just seemed like a natural fit.
Additionally, I have accepted a new position here as the Division Administrator of School & District Supports, which includes the Office of Student Development. With this change, we have promoted Marissa Lightsey from our College & Career Readiness program to Program Director, Student Development, and Jennifer Peters to Program Manager, College & Career Readiness. Join me in congratulating Marissa and Jennifer! They both bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and leadership skills to their positions, and I am excited to see the amazing work both will do for Student Development!
Your dedication and support are truly invaluable, and together, we will create a top-notch learning environment. Remember, we're all here to educate, uplift and inspire all our young scholars! Go make this year the best one yet!
David Chissoe, EdD, LPC
Division Administrator, School & District Supports
Community input is highly valued as school and district leaders make important decisions related to providing a safe, secure and healthy school environment. The AWAREITY reporting system provides a quick and convenient way to report a wide range of concerns.
Reports can be submitted about bullying/cyberbullying, child nutrition, civil rights, curriculum and instruction (including potential violations of HB 1775), fraud/embezzlement, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, legal concerns, professional standards/educator conduct, safety and security, school board complaints, data security and privacy, suicide/self-harm, sex discrimination or sexual harassment.
In most cases, you can submit your report completely anonymously if you choose to.
This reporting system is not intended to replace direct contact with school leaders. Please feel free to contact your local school or district office directly with any issues or concerns you may have. After a concern has been submitted, immediate notifications are sent to the appropriate personnel for further review if warranted.
You may submit a report here.
Evidence for the 16 Criteria for Alternative Education must be uploaded to your digital folder by October 1, 2023 to be considered for funding for FY24.
If you have not requested access to your digital folder, please email Emily.Hicks@sde.ok.gov for the link. If you need help with your 16 criteria upload, this webinar,16 Criteria Upload (Missy Corn-OSDE) was recorded to help you. Know your Alternative Education Specialist is here to help too.
Please make sure you are using the updated forms linked below. Additional information may be found on our webpage here.
Alternative Implementation Plan must be completed in Single Sign On by September 1, 2023
Important Reporting dates
Teaching Out of Certification exemption form is due October 1, 2023.
Statutory Waiver for serving less than 10 students
Deregulation Waiver for an abbreviated school day
Authorization to Pay form
Please make plans to attend our fall meetings. You may sign up below.
AUGUST 30, 2023 High Plains Technology Center -Room-Main Building Seminar Center 3921 34th St, Woodward, OK 73801 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alt-ed-fall-regional-meeting-northwest-tickets-541297394077
AUGUST 31, 2023 Southwest Technology Center- Room-Seminar center 711 Tamarack Rd, Altus, OK 73521 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alt-ed-fall-regional-meeting-southwest-tickets-541237494917
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 Kiamichi Tech, Atoka campus- Room-Seminar center 1763 W Liberty Rd, Atoka, OK 74525 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alt-ed-fall-regional-meeting-southeast-tickets-541255709397
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 Francis Tuttle, Rockwell campus-Room D1750 12777 North Rockwell Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK, 73142 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alt-ed-fall-regional-meeting-central-tickets-541260914967
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 Tulsa Tech Peoria campus -PEO-101(Oklahoma Heritage Auditorium 3850 N Peoria Ave, Tulsa, OK 74106 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alt-ed-fall-regional-meeting-northeast-tickets-541278978997
Check out the OK Arts grant specifically for Alternative Education programs here.
Meet Samantha Hayes – she is here to help you with any questions you might have regarding grants. You may contact her at grants@arts.ok.gov or 405-521-2040.
Samantha Haynes (Arts Education Assistant) completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and Choreography with highest honors at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM). While at USM, she was recognized in her department for Outstanding Junior and Most Memorable Senior Piece. Her undergraduate work, both live and virtual, have been presented at multiple professional events including COAST DANCEfest and Women in the Arts. In her role as Arts Education Assistant, Haynes provides support for Arts Education in Schools, Arts in Alternative Education, and other education related programs of the agency. Haynes is a member of RACE Dance Collective in Oklahoma City and enjoys teaching and choreographing in the local community.
Last week our Alternative Education team had the opportunity to tour the Goodwill Donation Center in Oklahoma City. We all thought Goodwill just accepted clothing and resold them. Well here is a little history lesson.
Goodwill was founded in 1902 in Boston by Rev. Edgar J. Helms a Methodist minister and early social innovator. Helms collected used household goods and clothing in wealthier areas of the city, then trained and hired those who were poor to mend and repair the used goods. The goods were then resold or were given to the people who repaired them. The system worked and the Goodwill philosophy of "a hand up, not a hand out" was born.
What our team learned is Goodwill is an employer, community partner, advanced career center for training and so much more. If you are interested in the Goodwill talking to your Alternative Education students you can contact Lisa Dillion at ldillion@okgoodwill.org. What a wonderful partnership this could be for your students. They have centers all across Oklahoma.
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