The Oklahoma Legislature has enacted a new law to be codified as Section 1210.196 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes. This law requires the State Department of Education, in coordination with other appropriate entities, to develop type 1 diabetes informational materials for parents and guardians of students. These materials must be made available to school districts and charter schools through the Department's website and must be provided to parents/guardians when a student is initially enrolled in school and when they enter 6th grade. The informational materials may include details on type 1 diabetes, risk factors, warning signs, the screening process, and recommendations for consulting with healthcare providers following a diagnosis. The law will become effective on July 1, 2024.
For more information, please see the OSDE Website: Type 1 Diabetes Information Material for Parents/Guardians and the OHCA Website: School Based Services.
We are thrilled to announce the Oklahoma School-Based Therapist Network, sponsored by OSDE-SES and the Lee Mitchener Tolbert Center for Developmental Disabilities. This collaboration aims to provide a robust support system for Oklahoma's public-school Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists. Navigating the diverse needs of students in special education settings can be challenging, particularly for new therapists. Even seasoned professionals sometimes seek fresh perspectives on evidence-based interventions. Recognizing this, the Oklahoma School-Based Therapist Network, in conjunction with the Tolbert Center, is dedicated to offering resources, training, and consultative services tailored to the unique demands of school-based therapists.
Starting August 2024, the Network will offer:
- Continuing Education Opportunities: Earn CEUs conveniently designed for school-based OTs, PTs, and SLPs, addressing their specific learning needs.
- Technical Support: Access virtual or in-person consultations to address individual challenges and queries.
- Online Resource Library: Sharing a wealth of resources curated to enhance therapeutic practices in school settings.
- Monthly Lunch and Learn Webinars: Engage in free, informative sessions covering a range of pertinent topics.
- First-Year School Therapist Training Series: Equip yourself with essential skills and insights tailored for new practitioners.
Empower yourself with knowledge, support, and community through the Oklahoma School-Based Therapist Network. Together, let's elevate our knowledge to better serve our students.
If you are beginning your first year providing school-based therapy services, click here for more information and to sign up for the free series.
We want to hear from you! What topics would you like more information on? What resources do you need? What times are you most available for continuing education opportunities? Click here for more information.
If you are interested in receiving the listserv that will be sent out for Related Service Providers, please fill out the form. For more details, please reach out to Michele DeBerry or Amber Davis.
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End of Year certification is now open and will remain open until 7/14/2024. Email messages were sent to both Superintendents and SPED Directors with the link for the certification form.
Before certifying, ensure that your district’s data in the following areas are complete and accurate:
- Compliance to the 45-day eligibility timeline
- Compliance to the Part C to B transition timeline
- Compliance to secondary transition requirements
- Discipline (specifically, in school and out of school suspensions, as well as placement in interim alternative educational settings)
- Early childhood outcomes for students exiting preschool or special education services while preschool age
- Related service personnel and paraprofessionals
- CEIS service student participation numbers
Certification after 7/14/2024 will be considered untimely.
Many districts have expressed concern about graduating seniors exited from their SIS not showing up in EPlan—while it may look like something is wrong, this is normal. OSDE creates the graduations file and processes it after the WAVE rollover, which is sometime near mid-July. Please continue to monitor your exiting report and reach out to OSDE for further guidance if seniors are not showing up. It is not necessary to manually exit your graduates from EDPlan at this time.
The Office of Student Data Information has released information regarding the new grade levels for the 2024-2025 school year. Additional grade level codes have been added as part of the SIF upgrade to assist with the enrollment of 3-year-old students (PR) differentiating them from 4-year-old students (PK). OSDE will utilize the grade code of 13 for OAAP students either working toward their Alternate Diploma after their 12th-grade year or OAAP students returning for services after earning an Alternate Diploma. The grade code of 13 will be used for all enrolment after 12th grade.
 
FY25 Project 616 Certification Examination applications are now available. Districts choosing to apply for certification examination reimbursement will need to complete an online budget applications through GMS. Once on the GMS Access Select page, you will need to create your chosen budget.
For assistance, please contact your finance specialist.
Project 613 funds are used by school districts to reimburse costs associated with attending Oklahoma State Department of Education – Office of Special Education Services (OSDE-SES) sponsored events, professional development, and conferences beneficial to Special Education teachers and staff.
To be reimbursed, districts must complete a Project 613 application in Single Sign On (Grants Management System – GMS). The application is completed through a step-by-step process.
Keep in mind that there is NOT an allocation for Project 613. It is up to the district to determine how the funds are reimbursed to staff who attend.
A complete list of all sponsored training can be found on the FY25 Project 613 List. For questions related to Project 613, contact Abby Johnson, abby.johnson@sde.ok.gov .
FY 24 Close Outs are now open. Districts must perform a closeout for IDEA projects 618, 621, 623, 625, 641, 642. Projects 613, 615, 616, 619, 626, and 627 do not require a closeout. Closeouts must be completed online through the GMS and completed by September 1st. Closeouts cannot be performed until all submitted claims have been processed. Please contact your finance specialist if assistance is needed.
New memorandum regarding changes and updates to the application for High Needs, Tier I and Tier II. Please contact your finance specialist for any assistance
OSDE-SES is providing Transition Technical Assistance through a temporary, part-time Secondary Transition Program Specialist. Assistance to schools/districts will be available through various formats to include e-mail, phone, virtual (via Microsoft Teams) and/or in-person. Please use this link to complete a Transition Technical Assistance Request for your school/district regarding Secondary Transition topics, including the new Alternate Diploma and 18-22 Transition Programs. For brief questions and/or more information about Transition Technical Assistance, please contact Claudia Beckner or Lori Chesnut.
EDPlan webinar scheduled is now available for registration.
Training Includes
- Introduction to OK EdPlan
- Navigating EDPlan
- EDPlan Administrator Training
- OK Eligibility Training
- OK EdPlan IEP Process
- OK EdPlan 504 Training
Please register for the July and August EdPlan training with PCG.
 Welcome to InspireOK 24, where educators come together to innovate and inspire! Dive into a day of collaborative learning, sharing insights, and crafting transformative teaching practices tailored for Oklahoma schools. Reserve your spot now by registering, and remember to print your ticket for hassle-free entry to all sessions.
Let's ignite change and shape tomorrow's education landscape together!
*Please note - this is a 2-part registration.
Join us on July 15, 2024 from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
For more information, please see the Sessions and Program Agenda.
Welcome Oklahoma School Superintendents and LEA Administrators!
OSDE is thrilled to host the 2024 Administrators Conference, a world-class conference venue located at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond.
Join us for what promises to be an inspiring and productive gathering of education professionals from across the state. This conference will serve as a unique platform to explore the latest in administrative innovations, gain insight into changes in education policy, share best practices, and collaborate on strategies that will shape the future of education in the great state of Oklahoma!
July 22-23, 2024 at 8:00 AM, Registration is now open!
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE), Office of Special Education Services (SES) has partnered with the AIM Institute for Learning & Research to provide a course for educators to earn an “AIM Pathways to Proficient Reading Dyslexia Focus” micro-credential badge accredited by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA). We are also offering a general track containing the same content as the micro-credential. However, the general track will not result in a micro-credential badge. The general track does not require assignments with the rigor similar to a college course as the micro-credential track.
Prior to applying for this course paid by OSDE, there will be an in-person meeting on August 7, 2024, to explain the difference between the “general” track and the “micro-credential” track. We will hold 4 sessions, make sure to register for only 1 of the sessions.
At the end of each session, participants will make the determination to apply for either the “general” track or the “micro-credential” track through an online process. Please bring a device to complete this application.
Each applicant must be employed with a public school district and provide a letter on school letterhead from an administrator indicating employment for the 2024-2025 school year. As applications are reviewed and selected, priority will be given to individuals currently teaching in the area of reading. For example, priority will be given to positions such as special education teachers, Title I reading teachers, reading specialists/interventionists, speech-language pathologists, and lower elementary general education teachers, etc. There will be a limited number of individuals selected to enroll in these courses due to limited funds. Completion of the micro-credential course, including submitting all course assignments on time, the individual will receive a $2,000 stipend. The general track will not receive a stipend, but the course will be paid by OSDE.
Please register as soon as possible since there is limited space available. For more information, please see the attached flyer.
These courses fulfill the requirements listed in 70 O.S. § 1210.196.5: Guidelines for Training of Volunteer Diabetes Care Assistants.
If you have any questions, please contact Diabetes Training.
Live Classes:
Live Virtual Registration:
On-demand virtual Classes on OSDE Connect will open on July 1, 2024:
This course fulfills the requirements listed in 70 O.S § 1210.284: Vision Screening - Recommendations on Standards - Comprehensive Eye Exam on Failure - Annual Reports.
If you have any questions, please send them to Kellie Carter
Live Class Options-
Vision Screening Provider Training- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Vision Screening Trainer of Provider (only available to those who are certified in Vision Screening Provider Training) - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
OSDE-SES will host CPI Verbal Intervention Regional Trainings with no associated costs to districts. Verbal interventions will not include de-escalation techniques or holds/restrictions. This training is reimbursable through Project 615 for substitutes, travel, and lodging at least 60 miles one-way. Registration is limited to 4 participants per district.
- August 29, 2024: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- September 5, 2024: Ardmore, Oklahoma
- October 4, 2024: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma *sold out
- January 17, 2025: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- February 7, 2025: Guymon, Oklahoma
- February 21, 2025: Lawton, Oklahoma
While OSDE will be pressing forward with verbal interventions, prior blue card certifications are applicable to the content of the training until the expiration date. At that time the district has two options.
- One option is to send a district representative to become a train-the-trainer with certification from the CPI "institute".
- The second option is attending a training for verbal interventions hosted by OSDE.
Should districts choose to train with the CPI institute those associated costs are reimbursable through Project 615 as well. Lastly, the individual trained can only train within their base of employment.
For additional information contact Jamie Schroeder at (414) 441-1750
Oklahoma's Engaging Support Conference 2024
You Bring the Magic: Your Magic, Your Impact
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services will be hosting our Annual Conference for Support Staff for the 2024-2025 School Year.
If you have any questions about the Oklahoma's Engaging Support Conference, please email Megan Salisbury or Abby Johnson.
Districts may now submit 2023-2024 school year documentation related to special education to receive bonus points. Bonus points are located on the annual Determination report to be released November 2024. A district can earn up to two bonus points for professional development, transition planning and parent advisory committee meetings.
To access the bonus point survey, go to EdPlan>Tools>LEA Document Library>PD Bonus. Complete the survey and upload all professional development documentation (agenda with summarized description and sign-in sheet), transition planning and parent advisory committee meetings to the PD Bonus tab. Instructions to upload documentation are also located under the PD Bonus tab.
Documentation must meet the following criteria:
- Must have 3 hours on the same topic.
- Can be divided into shorter time segments
- Must include general education and special education teachers.
- Topics related to special education only (no general district training)
- Documentation required includes topic, agenda and summary with date and times, and dated sign-in sheet.
Districts assigned "level 2, 3, or 4" DMR support through the differentiated monitoring process will automatically receive bonus point credit for completion of monitoring requirements.
Email Felica Denton when submission is ready for review or if you have questions. The deadline for submissions is Friday, September 27, 2024.
If your district employs educational interpreters, please verify that they are on the OSDE Educational Interpreter Registry. All interpreters in an educational setting are required to be on the registry and are required to obtain yearly CEUs.
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