New Updates from Student Development

OK State Dept of Ed sent this bulletin at 09/20/2024 09:16 AM CDT
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Coffee With Counselors

Join us for Coffee with Counselors, where we'll share new strategies, resources, and inspiration to help you thrive in your role. Mark your calendars. We can't wait to see you!

Register for Upcoming Dates:

Regional Trainings Scheduled

🌟 Exciting News, Oklahoma School Counselors! 🌟 

We’re hitting the road with regional training sessions featuring the brand-new Oklahoma Comprehensive School Counseling Implementation Guide! This is your chance to be one of the first to dive into this powerful resource and learn how to implement it effectively in your schools. With nine different locations across the state, we’re making it easier than ever for you to attend. Each session runs from 8:30-4:00, so you’ll have plenty of time to explore all the guide offers. 

But that’s not all! Several members of our Student Development Team, including School-Based Mental Health Integration, Prevention & Intervention, and College & Career Readiness will also be there to walk you through the latest initiatives. This is your opportunity to enhance your counseling program, connect with fellow counselors, and have some fun while making a bigger impact on your students’ success.

Don’t miss out—let’s learn, grow, and make a difference together!

Click Here to Register

Training Dates & Locations

  • September 19- High Plains Technology Center/WOODWARD
  • September 20- Autry Technology Center/ENID
  • October 10 - Tulsa Tech/OWASSO
  • October 23- Indian Capital Technology Center/TAHLEQUAH
  • October 28- Mid-Del Technology Center/MIDWEST CITY
  • October 29- Altus Community Center/ALTUS
  • October 30 - Kiamichi Technology Center/ATOKA
  • November 6 - Tulsa Tech Riverside Campus/TULSA
  • November 7 - Canadian Valley Technology Center/ EL RENO

Training Agenda All locations:

  • 8:00 AM: Registration
  • 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM:  Implementation Guide Introduction
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch
  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM:
    • Finish any Implementation Guide work
    • School Counselor Role in Mental Health Protocols
    • Prevention/Intervention Information
    • College and Career and Work-Based Learning Updates

View Agenda

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Purple Star Designation Application Window Now Open

The Purple Star program is designed to help schools respond to the educational and personal challenges military-connected children face during their transition to a new school and keep them on track to be college, workforce, and life-ready. To learn more about the ongoing impact of the Purple Star program, click here.

Application Timeline

  • Fall 2024:  August 1 - September 30 
  • Spring 2025: January 1 - February 28

Questions? Contact Christi.Sturgeon@sde.ok.gov

> Learn More or Request an Application Here

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AP Updates

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Changes to AP Course Requirements

Beginning with the 2024–2025 school year, all public high schools in Oklahoma shall make a minimum of four AP courses available to students (70 O.S. § 1210.704). To help with your planning, here are some resources: 

If you need guidance and support on what to offer and how to begin, please contact Willette Guinhawa-Ho, Oklahoma's College Board partner, at wguinhawaho@collegeboard.org.or Sharon Morgan, Program Director for Standards and Learning at sharon.morgan@sde.ok.gov.

FAFSA Updates

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Oklahoma FAFSA Data Portal

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and Oklahoma College Assistance Program offer the Oklahoma FAFSA Data Portal (OK-FDP), a free online tool to help counselors, principals and mentors provide more targeted assistance to high school seniors as they complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Get started tracking FAFSA progress for your seniors today!

OK-FDP Flyer   |   OK-FDP Video
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FAFSA Resources!

Resources from the State Department of Education, including a Frequently Asked Questions document, are available on the College & Career Readiness website: https://sde.ok.gov/college-career.

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education has created some great FAFSA completion resources:

 

Check Out These Fabulous Work-Based Learning Opportunities!

More information can be found by contacting Clif Harden or Meredith Dennis

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Is Work-Based Learning getting you down?

Fear not! Our College and Career Readiness Specialist, Meredith Dennis, will be heading efforts to support schools with developing and connecting students to quality Work-Based Learning experiences.

Have questions for Meredith?
Connect with her HERE to schedule a meeting or send a message to Meredith.Dennis@sde.ok.gov .
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Student Mental Health Protocol

Just a reminder the mental Health Protocol is due to be submitted ever two years to Single Sign-On.

Within the Bully Prevention Policy Section of Single Sign-on districts will find a tab labeled Mental Health. This is where the mental health crisis protocol can be uploaded and certified.

*Must be Superintendent certified to be accepted.

>> Log on to Single Sign-On

https://sde.ok.gov/school-based-mental-health