August 2024
In this issue:
Welcome back to school! You're working hard to get things ready in your classroom, office, gym, etc., and excited to have students back. Inspiration, motivation, and connections start with you. Be sure to check out opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with others in this edition. And remember, you are a difference-maker for your students! Have a wonderful year.
If you know a new school nurse or teacher in your school/district, please forward this newsletter. In November, the OSDE will receive updated teacher contact information, so sharing the newsletter and encouraging new teachers to sign up will help communication. Thanks!
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 The Oklahoma State Department of Education is excited to announce that it has received a $2.8 million grant from the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET). The grant is funding a 3-year statewide project to support high-quality instruction for physical education. It will also support the development of coursework for a physical education micro-credential, instructional resources, and competitive grants designed to assist educators in best practices aligned with the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Physical Education.
This grant aligns with TSET's mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oklahomans. TSET focuses on high-impact priorities to reduce the leading causes of death in Oklahoma, such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. “TSET is dedicated to fostering healthier communities by supporting initiatives directly impacting the well-being of Oklahomans,” said Julie Bisbee, TSET executive director. “This grant awarded to the Oklahoma State Department of Education is a significant step toward ensuring our children receive high-quality physical education. It promotes lifelong healthy habits and provides educators with the tools they need to effectively teach and inspire the next generation.”
To learn more about the history and programs associated with the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust, visit TSET's website.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is seeking PK-12 school sites to apply for a one-year competitive grant to support best practices in physical education instruction and address the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Physical Education.
These competitive grants will provide administrators and physical education teachers with professional development, mentoring and coaching, networking opportunities, and resources for high-quality physical education instruction for PK-12 students. The sites will receive a stipend for barrier removal supplies (e.g., equipment list will be approved by OSDE before purchase) for up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00). In order to receive the full stipend, personnel from the school site must complete the deliverables within the grant's timeline. The school sites will be selected through the application process and asked to participate (minimum of one teacher per site) in the following:
- Complete the Certified Healthy Schools Application,
- Participate in four on-site or virtual mentoring/coaching sessions,
- Participate in a minimum of 15 hours of virtual professional development on various topics (e.g., classroom management, instructional resources, assessment, adapted physical education, recess before lunch),
- Attend an in-person convention in October (one staff member per site, two 8-hour days),
- Attend bi-monthly, one-hour communities of practice calls with OSDE's Health and Physical Education Team or OSU-CHS Project ECHO - Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute's (HPNRI) Building Healthy School Communities,
- Implement instructional resources in the physical education and health classrooms, and
- Conduct one training with other physical education teachers or classroom teachers.
If you are interested in applying for the OSDE's Competitive Grant for High-Quality Physical Education Instruction, please complete this form by August 15, 2024. If you have questions, email Shana Classen, Project Manager of Health and Physical Education. This project is supported by the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET).
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During the 2023-24 school year, two teams of Oklahoma educators developed the Health and Physical Education Curriculum Frameworks website to assist teachers with the implementation of the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Health and Physical Education. Phase 2 of the project included instructional resources and assessments aligned to each and every objective PreK through 12th grade and tips on how to meet the needs of all learners in your classroom.
A big thank you to all of the following teachers who worked on Phase 2 of this project:
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Lisa Ashford
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Katie Barton
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Blake Blessington
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Carla Bow
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Amy Cox
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Shannon Buck
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Dana Chambers
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Lydia Dowdell
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Julie Dolf
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Michelle McKinney
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Sarah Ehrlich
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Alesa Murrow
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Toby Harbin
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Christine Nichols
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Heather Mastin
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Fred Peery
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Aaron Rios
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Makena Young
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Whitney Tucker
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Christina Watson
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Doreen Winn
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 The OAHPERD Annual Convention 2024 is scheduled for October 7th & 8th at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Oklahoma. Click the image above or here for the registration link.
OSDE will provide free professional development workshops for the 2024-25 school year. These workshops will be held in different regions of the state and are designed to support educators with free resources aligned to the Oklahoma Academic Standards.
OSDE's Health and Physical Education Team will be leading workshops around the state in September and October called "Promoting Academics and Health Skills through Collaboration and Innovation." This free, three (3.0) hour workshop will examine free resources developed to address the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Health and Physical Education
Promoting Academics and Health Skills through Collaboration and Innovation
Participants will delve into OSDE's resources aimed at cultivating students' life skills for practical application and fostering healthier habits. Discover diverse instructional strategies to enhance student engagement. Additionally, educators will engage in skills-based health lessons from the student's viewpoint, followed by collaborative sessions on effective implementation strategies.
Although the workshop is free, seating is limited, so register today! Click on a link below to register.
- Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 8:30-11:30 am, in Muskogee, OK
- Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 8:30-11:30 am, in Chickasha, OK
- Thursday, October 3, 2024, from 8:30-11:30 am, in Oklahoma City, OK
- Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 8:30-11:30 am, in Atoka, OK
- Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 8:30-11:30 am, in Enid, OK
Feel free to contact Shana Classen if you have any questions.
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The OSDE has released a new online training, Recess Before Lunch (RBL). This course was created to support the Oklahoma State Department of Health's State Obesity Plan and help educators implement the RBL program. This innovative approach to school scheduling flips the traditional sequence of lunch and recess, placing recess before lunchtime. This simple adjustment can have significant benefits for students' health, well-being, and academic performance.
For direct access to the RBL training, click here. You will be prompted to create an account in OSDE Connect before you start the course.
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The Fitness Challenge Calendar was created by Alliance For A Healthier Generation to help students stay active and lead healthy lifestyles.
Click here or on the calendar below to download and/or print the Fitness Calendar.
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The Oklahoma State Department of Oklahoma (OSDE) and the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) are conducting needs assessment surveys to gather feedback about school-based Medicaid services from medical providers, school districts, parents/ guardians, schools, and community members. The goal is to understand school-based Medicaid services current landscape, challenges, awareness levels, and impact on student health and well-being. This data will help identify areas for improvement and ensure the program meets everyone's needs.
By participating in these surveys, you provide crucial insights that will guide enhancements to the School-based Medicaid program. Your feedback is essential in refining the program to better support student health services, streamline administrative processes, and strengthen community engagement. OSDE and OHCA value the feedback and are committed to using this information to drive positive change.
School-based Medicaid Survey
A school-based Medicaid reimbursement program enables schools to receive federal funds for health services provided to eligible students. This program covers services like health screenings, mental health counseling, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy within schools, aiming to improve students' health and academic performance.
Email Kellie Carter, Program Manager for School Health at the Oklahoma State Department of Education for questions, comments, or concerns.
* School-based Medicaid Services are currently pursuant to an Individual Education Plan (IEP) in the state of Oklahoma.*
**School-based Medicaid services do not limit access to health services in the community; instead, they complement community health resources by providing additional care and support to eligible students directly within the school environment. This ensures that children can receive necessary medical attention without having to leave school, enhancing overall access to healthcare.**
This survey is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling 2.5 million dollars with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
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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@sde.ok.gov
On-Demand Renewal Training Password Request
Live: Class options for Vision Screening Provider Training
Vision Screening Trainer of Provider (only available to those who are certified in Vision Screening Provider Training)
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