The University of Oklahoma Zarrow Institute is seeking help to finalize the Transition Assessment & Goal Generator-Middle School (TAGG-MS). Middle school students with mild to moderate disabilities, educators and their parents or caregivers of these youth are invited to participate in field testing of this new transition assessment for middle school students. Participants will be compensated for their time in helping with this important stage of the process.
What will I be asked to do?
Educators:
- Complete demographic information on yourself and your students
- Complete the professional assessment version for each student
- Assist parents/caregivers and students in completing their appropriate assessments
Will I be compensated?
YES!
Educators:
- $30.00 for each completed assessment set
- 10 free TAGG credits
Parents and Students:
- $10.00 gift card for each completed assessment
Please see the flyer announcement for more information!
Presence is the leading provider of live, online therapy and evaluation services in pre–K–12 schools. OSDE-SES has been supporting LEAs through a partnership with PCG-Medicaid billing services and Presence this school year to provide free evaluations. However, Presence has now met the limit of the OSDE-SES's allocation of funding for the payment of the free evaluation service to LEAs. The demand this school year has been significantly more than the previous school year for funding these evaluations across the State of Oklahoma. We will review the number of LEAs who took advantage of this free service for evaluations to determine a projection for next year's budget.
Please know for the remainder of this school year Presence will no longer be accepting referrals at no cost to the LEAs. You may contract directly with Presence to meet any of the remainder of the school year evaluation and/or therapy needs or contract with another qualified professional to meet the obligation of Child Find.
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Jeni Robison for more information about Medicaid billing
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Kelly Wright for more information about services through Presence
Behavioral Science for Teachers (BeST) Training with Dr. Scott Singleton
OSDE-Special Education Services is pleased to announce its partnership with Dr. Scott Singleton, to provide behavioral science training to district staff to increase its capacity in addressing significant student behavior. Dr. Scott Singleton BCBA-D, NCSP has worked in the behavioral science and education field for over 20 years. He has served as a school psychologist in multiple states, the response to intervention coordinator for a large urban school district, clinical director for a school for children with developmental disabilities and is currently a professor of psychology at the University of Central Oklahoma where he oversees Behavior Central, a center for teacher training and behavioral consultation, and the master’s program in behavior analysis.
**Sessions will be held in Oklahoma City, Sapulpa, OR Woodward (Sessions are the exact same at all locations) on the dates provided.
Your team must attend BOTH SESSION DAYS.
Locations:
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Oklahoma City , July 15, 2024-July 16, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (2 full days)
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Sapulpa, July 17, 2024-July 18, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (2 full days)
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Woodward, July 22, 2024-July 23, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (2 full days)
Session Days will include:
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Session 1 – Science of Behavior; Rationale for a Scientific Approach; Motivation – What motivates behavior?; Cues – What triggers behavior?; Functions – What causes behavior to be resistant to Change?
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Session 2 – Assessment of Behavior; Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA); Progress Monitoring;
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Session 3 – Behavior Intervention; Level 1 Prevention Strategies; Level 2 Targeted Interventions; Level 3 Intensive Interventions.
If you are interested in the BeST Training, please see the Behavioral Science for Teachers (BeST) Flyer and submit the Behavioral Science for Teachers (BeST) Form.
If you have any questions, please contact Megan Salisbury.
This intensive 13-hour interactive workshop is designed to teach the theory and protocol for the Picture Exchange Communication System® (PECS®), an evidence-based practice based on Applied Behavior Analysis, typical language development, and B.F. Skinner’s Verbal Behavior. Using presenter demonstrations, role-play opportunities, and video examples participants will gain a thorough understanding and hands-on experience of each of the six phases of PECS.
For more information and registration, please see the PECS Level 1 Flyer.
All people have a need for closure-from little things like finishing daily activities to big things like achieving major goals. This need for closure may be even greater for children and young adults who are deafblind or who have other significant support needs. Lack of
opportunities to satisfactorily experience closure may lead to increased stress and anxiety,
much of which could be avoided or at least minimized. This stress and anxiety can be
compounded by ambiguity, which is something we all experience but that may be
magnified simply as a result in living life as a person who is deafblind. This session will cover why closure is so important, the impact of ambiguity on stress and anxiety, and simple things we can do to support the everyday lives of our children or students we serve.
Join us on May 2, 2024 at 3:00 PM via ZOOM. For more information and to register, please see the Closure, Ambiguity, and Stress Flyer.
- “Supporting CTE Special Populations Grant Application 2024-2026” is now available. 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.
- Special Populations include the following: Individuals with Disabilities, Individuals from Economically Disadvantaged Families, Individuals Preparing for Non-Traditional Fields, Single Parents, Including Single Pregnant Women, Out Of Workforce Individuals, English Learners, Homeless Individuals, Youth In or Aged Out of Foster Care System, and Youth with a Parent who is a member of the Armed Forces and on Active Duty.
- 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)
SW OK Caregiver Retreat at Quartz Mountain Lodge
Free to caregivers raising a child/adult with Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities living in the Beckham, Caddo, Comanche, Cotton, Custer, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa, Tillman, and Washita Counties.
Join us on May 3rd and 4th.
Visit SoonerSUCCESS for more information or see the Caregiver Respite Retreat Flyer, also available in Spanish .
17 Communication Basics to Ponder In Meeting the Needs of Learners who are Deafblind or have Significant Support Needs with Maurice Belote
Communication is at the core of everything we do with children and youth who are
deafblind and have significant support needs. Supporting students to become proficient
communicators can challenge family members and the most skilled and experienced
educators. This session will explore the features of communication that are unique to
who have significant support needs, including recognizing the impact of stress and
anxiety on communication, creating communication systems that meet the needs of
everyone using common sense strategies, promoting communication-rich environments,
and debunking the myth that it is ever too late to become effective communications.
Please join us on May 8, 2024 at 3:00 PM. For more information and to register for the webinar, please see the 17 Communications Basic to Ponder Flyer.
Questions about Indicator 7 results? Join us for an in-depth discussion of this indicator including targets, calculations, and responding to results.
Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Register NOW!
Open Door for Early Childhood Outcomes data.
These Wisdom Wednesday webinars take place on the third Wednesday of each month from Noon to 1:30 p.m.
They provide helpful information that will benefit educators, parents, SDE personnel and resource providers. All of our webinars are listed with registration info on our Wisdom Wednesday page. The webinars are free, and all webinars are recorded and posted after editing for viewing later.
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The Oklahoma School for the Deaf is pleased to present the 2024 statewide Deaf Education Conference.
Professionals in the field of deaf education will come together, engage in dynamic workshops, connect with colleagues, and identify pathways to empowering students through access, language, and literacy. Attendees will include early interventionists, early childhood specialists, teachers of the deaf, and educational interpreters.
The pre-conference will be held June 3-4, 2024.
The conference will be held June 5-6, 2024.
Registration is now open.
The BEST-STEP program includes a week-long employment program for youth to build their employment skills, followed by a 4 week-paid internship in their community. We are seeking work skills trainers to work with our youth to help develop jobs and serve as job coaches.
This is an excellent opportunity for educational professionals looking to earn some money this summer including teachers, paraprofessionals, classroom assistants, etc.
Applicants need their own transportation, be able to pass a background check, and be prepared to work with our awesome youth with disabilities.
Training is provided and there are several camps in the OKC metro and across the state for which they could apply.
Here are some of the tasks the BEST STEP Skills Trainers (BSST) will be doing with our students:
- Employer of record will be OU (University of Oklahoma)
- Hourly rate is $19 to $22 per hour depending on certification.
- Working in April and May, up to 8 hours a week.
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Estimated working at 20-25 hours a week, for up to 6 weeks in June and July.
- Mileage reimbursement is available.
SUMMARY OF OBLIGATIONS
- Collaboration and communication with all team members.
- Participate in student interviews to determine student support needs, skill level and job interests.
- Participate in job development to identify community job placements for student paid work experiences.
- After the first week of employment, visit student worksite at least one-hour, one-time per week, during the remaining 3-week program period.
- Provide technical assistance and/or guidance to employers, co-workers and/or students as needed to increase learning and to maintain employment success.
- Facilitate assistance to employers, co-workers and/or students to complete timesheets and progress reports on a weekly basis.
- Must have a reliable vehicle and required vehicle insurance. Staff will not transport students.
- Must successfully complete the University's background screening requirements, Working with Minors training, and eligible to work in the U.S.
- Must turn in a Direct Service Verification form filled out and signed by the student and turned into the team lead.
Please see the 2024 BEST STEP Skill Trainer Flyer and the 2024 BEST STEP Skill Trainer Questionnaire for more information.
TechNow STEM Camp is open to Oklahoma students with disabilities, ages 14-19 who are on an IEP or 504 Plan or who have other documented physical, mental, or cognitive disabilities. At STEM Camp, students will learn different ways to interact with computers, software, and related technologies to design and create: Power Racer dragster, HT Racer, full color patches for jackets, pants and shirts.
They'll get to make shirts, hats, mouse pads, pin back buttons, and bracelets. Students will develop new skills while interacting with peers and making memories that will last a lifetime. The camp is held from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. over three days. Below are the dates and locations of the currently planned STEM Camps for Summer 2024.
For more information and to register, please see STEM Camp 2024.
Cameron University is offering a graduate courses that qualify for a $500.00 Micro-Credential Scholarship.
- Children & Youth: Special Needs (Boot Camp)
- Instructional Strategies for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
- Advanced Assessment in Special Education
- Historical and Modern Foundations
- Practicum in Mild/Moderate Special Education
- Foundations of Literacy
Classes begin on May 22nd! For more information about the scholarship, please see our Cameron University Micro-Credential Flyer.
The Center on Transition Innovations at Virginia Commonwealth University continues providing resources for this month’s focus on Workplace Readiness Skills! The resources for this month include the following:
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Workplace Readiness Rubric - skill categories in the rubric are Personal Qualities, People Skills, and Professional Traits necessary for employment success (based on Virginia’s 21st Century Workplace Readiness Skills, but applicable anywhere! Could be used as an informal transition assessment for present levels/developing annual transition goals in Employment. Some skill categories are also tied to Independent Living and Community Participation.
- Parent Involvement and Workplace Readiness Skills – 50-minute webcast video and accompanying PPT – great for sharing with parents AND transition services providers (teachers, paraprofessionals, related services, DRS and DDS).
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Transition and Court Involved Youth: Work-Place Readiness Skills Assessment – informal assessment used to gauge early job assets and needs which an be conducted with a team or independently with a student, teacher, and parent/guardian.
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