Many agencies, organizations and businesses across Oklahoma provide tuition assistance benefits to help their employees pay for higher education. Types of education benefits for employees vary, and may include:
- Tuition payment assistance or reimbursement.
- Payment/reimbursement for licensing courses and exams.
- Matched contributions to employer-sponsored 529 college savings plan.
- Student loan repayment.
Some employers that offer educational benefit options require a minimum waiting period for eligibility, some set a maximum benefit amount, and some may extend educational benefits to employee dependents. Please visit our alphabetical list of some Oklahoma employers that offer tuition assistance benefits for employees. For more specific and comprehensive information, contact the employer directly.
TAGG-MS is wanting your help to finalize a NEW Transition Assessment for middle school students with mild to moderate disabilities.
If you are a student, parent, caregiver, and/or educator of a middle school student with mild to moderate disabilities please reach out to C. Sanford to participate!
The 2023 survey has questions geared for autistic adults, families and caregivers of individuals with autism, as well as service providers and educators. It takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete.
 
- Designed for VR personnel and special education professionals
- Learn how to collaborate and develop skills to implement transition assessments
- Support youth and young adults with complex support needs
- Register by December 1, 2023
- Orientation week: January 8-12, 2024
- Course runs from January 15-March 8, 2024
Register for this Short Course
Sooner Works is the inclusive postsecondary education program at the University of Oklahoma for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
For the application portal, please visit the application overview packet.
Sooner Works will also be hosting two more Virtual Open Houses via Zoom where any interested student, parent, or educator can learn more about the program and meet our staff.
For more information and registration, please see Virtual Open Houses.
OSERS initiative related to transition and improvement of postsecondary outcomes for students with disabilities. Please visit the Expect, Engage, Empower: Successful Transitions for All webpage for more information and webinar recordings from the 2023-2024 Symposia Series. Additional resources can be found in the Expect, Empower, Engage Resource Database. Other specific resources of interest to date include:
- “Supporting CTE Special Populations Grant Application 2024-2026” is now available for review and will open in March 2024!!! Check it out and begin planning in advance for an opportunity to be awarded a two-year grant (up to $50,000/year) aimed at helping schools implement transition programs and/or other support strategies to assist in the provision of transferable skill sets to students regarding the attainment of meaningful employment and becoming productive members of society!!!
- The Supporting CTE Special Populations Overview (oklahoma.gov) outlines the requirements for the 2024-2026 grant application and required goal priorities.
- Perkins LEAs or consortia meeting the $15,000 requirement OR technology centers, technology center co-ops, postsecondary institutions, or consortia meeting the $50,000 requirement are eligible to complete the grant application.
- Application deadline is currently listed as May 3, 2024 (subject to change).
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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OSU - Oklahoma State University: January 16, 2024 - May 10, 2024
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UCO - University of Central Oklahoma: Pick a schedule that fits your time. Summer, Fall, and Spring options available
The IRIS Center now has secondary versions for two of its most popular modules.
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Addressing Challenging Behaviors (Part 1, Secondary): Understanding the Acting-Out Cycle discusses challenging behavior in terms of the seven phases of the acting-out cycle and offers strategies and tips for responding to students in each phase. The module contains 24 classroom videos, play-by-play analyses by behavioral experts, and interactive practice opportunities.
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Addressing Challenging Behaviors (Part 2, Secondary): Behavioral Strategies describes six low-intensity strategies that can increase initial compliance to teacher requests and prevent or decrease challenging behaviors. The strategies include behavior-specific praise, pre-correction, active supervision, high-probability requests, and opportunities to respond. The module also explores differential reinforcement of alternative behavior for situations when low-intensity strategies are not sufficient to prevent or de-escalate a student’s challenging behavior. Each strategy page includes classroom video examples and non-examples, fundamental skill sheets, and implementation checklists.
Both modules include free PD certificates of completion, Kahoot games, and more.
The Oklahoma Autism Center is offering Professional Development Opportunities for 2023-2024 including:
- Autism: Foundation Training
- Reducing Challenging Behaviors
- Conducting FBA and Writing BIP's
Please see the OAC Professional Development Opportunities for more information.
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