September Alt. Ed. Newsletter

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Alternative Education

In this issue:

REGIONAL MEETINGS

Thank you so much for attending our regional meetings.  We had over 400 attendees and enjoyed meeting in person to review the FY24 process for Alternative Education. We appreciate all you do for our students and hearing about the amazing ways you are engaging your students.              

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Here is the QR code to access the documents shared at our meetings.


IMPORTANT LINKS

FAQ Document
FY24 Important Dates


TEACHING OUT OF CERTIFICATION

The Teaching Out of Certification Exemption Request (TOCER) form is for programs that meet the 16 components for Alternative Education Programs. (70 O.S. § 1210-568).

"Teachers must be certified teachers but are not restricted to grade-specific or subject specific areas. Assignments out of regular subject area(s) or grade level(s) certification requires State Department of Education approval.” (OAC Section 210:35-29-6).
Access the TOCER form here.  Forms are due Oct. 1.

If you have questions, contact Leslie Frazier at leslie.frazier@sde.ok.gov.


FY 24 DIGITAL FOLDERS

Email Emily Hicks (emily.hicks@sde.ok.gov) to access your district’s digital folders.

Documents should be uploaded as .PDF or .JPEG files.
Label documents according to the FY (fiscal year). Also be sure to label each document with the appropriate criteria number and letter.
Digital Evidence school year clarifications:

●  Current data (FY24) should be used for criteria 1, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, and 14. The evidence for these criteria need to be uploaded after school starts in the Fall.

●  Current (FY24) and/or previous year’s data can be used for criteria 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 15, and 16. Some of the evidence for these criteria can be uploaded in the last few weeks of the school year or over the summer.

Final due date - October 1.


LIFE SKILLS CHECKLIST

Here is a great starting point for determining topics to cover during your Life Skills time.  The document may be found here.


ALTED TALKS

Upcoming Webinars for FY24
Instructions: Only teachers will register and enter participation comments/question in the Chat.  Please project the ALTed Talks onto a screen in your classroom.

FY 24 ALTed Talks


PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT

Putnam Heights in Oklahoma City had a “Slide into a House Party” event and created a VIP retro arcade room for the team with the most points (grades, behavior, etc.) for the week. Students are divided into teams, with a digital scoreboard posted around the school showing current standings.  Students also participated in a nighttime cross country run.

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