OSDE-Office of Special Education Services is offering a two-day Directors' Summit. The 2-day Directors' Summit will be in-person, offered at six different regional locations across Oklahoma during the first two weeks in September.
Day One: The first day aims to build the knowledge of the "new" 2024 amendments to the Oklahoma Special Education Policies and Procedures.
Day Two: The second day aims to provide updates to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) requirements for monitoring and compliance, and targeted guidance regarding common compliance errors in Oklahoma.
Register for the two day event!
All sessions will start at 8:30 AM
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Duncan, Oklahoma: September 3-4, 2024
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Burns Flat, Oklahoma: September 4-5, 2024
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McAlester, Oklahoma: September 5-6, 2024
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: September 6 and September 9, 2024
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Owasso, Oklahoma: September 9-10, 2024
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Enid, Oklahoma: September 10-11, 2024
For more information, please see the Agendas. Day One, Day Two (coming soon!)
NEW! Opportunity!
The State Personnel Development Grant is seeking applicants for the SPARK initiative. This opportunity is for early career special education teachers who are defined as working in special education for 5 years or less. Educators who apply should carefully read the application in full. Those selected will be expected to fully participate in 20 hours of professional development and complete a minimum of two instructional coaching cycles. The program is anticipated to take the entire 2024-2025 school year to complete. Participants who complete the program in full will receive a $2,000 stipend.
For access to the application, please see attached application. For a direct link to the application form, please click here.
Questions? Reach out to Alexa Hudak or Wendy Hardwick.
It has been brought to our attention that some misinformation has been shared recently about School-based Medicaid Services. School-based Medicaid Services can only be reimbursed for Medicaid-eligible students whose medical necessity is listed on their IEP. We are working with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) to expand services beyond the IEP in the school setting sometime in 2025. Once the Medicaid expansion has been approved, OSDE, along with OHCA, will provide detailed requirements and guidance. We are excited to bring new opportunities for districts to support student services in the near future.
For more information on "current" billing procedures and regulations visit the OHCA School-based Medicaid website. Feel free to reach out to Kellie Carter, Manager of School Nursing Programs with OSDE.
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.
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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The FY25 allocations for Project 615 are now available. Districts can begin submitting their online budget through the GMS. Once on the GMS Access Select page, you will need to create your Project 615 budget. Applications must be completed and submitted by December 31, 2024. Districts not submitting a budget by December 31 will forfeit their allocation. For assistance, please contact your finance specialist.
OSDE sponsored events, professional development, and conferences are beneficial to special education teachers and staff. Information about upcoming events can be found on the Project 613 list.
Additional information or questions about Project 613 can be directed to Abby Johnson.
Project 613 and Project 616 applications are now available. Districts may begin completing 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
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.
Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Awareness 2024-2025 OSDE Connect Module
The OSDE has developed a module that meets the requirements listed in state statute. The Dyslexia Awareness course can be accessed on OKConnect.
The course contains “required” components to receive a certificate of completion, but there are several additional sections that are optional, if you or any of your staff want a deeper dive or just to save for resources later.
This module will go live on August 1, 2024.
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.
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
Join SoonerStart and OSDE this fall to discuss early childhood transition from SoonerStart to the LEA. Choose from one of 5 locations (OKC, Tulsa, McAlester, Enid, or Lawton) and meet your transition partners to discuss policies, practices, guidance and resources to ensure a ‘smooth and effective transition’.
Objectives for this training include:
- To provide SoonerStart, LEA personnel and other community agencies/programs with the knowledge of requirements under IDEA Part B and C regarding transition.
- To offer SoonerStart and LEA personnel the opportunity to get real time technical assistance regarding guidance from the Office of Special Education Program.
- To foster relationships between SoonerStart, LEAs and other community agencies/programs that serve our families.
For more information and to register, please see From Part C to Part B: Early Childhood Transition Flyer.
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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