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In this issue:
Instructions for registering for ALTed Talks:
Only teachers will register and enter participation comments and questions in the Chat. Please project the AlTed video onto a screen in your classroom.
November 12th @ 10:00 - Theresa Shaklee - Ok College Asst. Program
Registration: LINK
December 10th @ 10:00 - Krystal Eaves - Tulsa Welding School
Registration: LINK
January 14th @ 10:00 - Brysn Hunt - Association of OK Contractors
Registration: LINK
February 11th @ 10:00 - Dennis Parker - Building Character
Registration: LINK
March 11th @ 10:00 - Sara Lorenzen - Workforce Money Matters
Registration: LINK
April 8th @ 10:00 - Hunter Webb
Registration: LINK
 Oklahoma had a large presence at the National Alternative Education Conference! Thank you to Watonga, Elk City, Choctaw ILC, Sand Springs, Frontier, Jenks, Glenpool, Mid-Del, Francis Tuttle, Putnam City and Tulsa school districts for sending representatives! We were honored to present at the conference about our practices that make OK AltEd so successful.
A special thank you to the following directors who presented and highlighted specific areas:
- Debra Webb (Elk City) - Coffee with the AltEd Team
- Gina Wright (Mid-Del) - AltEd. Webinars
- Justin Fite (Choctaw Interlocal) - Networking/Community Partners
- Carrie Compton (Watonga) Visiting other Programs
- Amie Hardy (Jenks) - Life Skills
The following program leaders have graciously agreed to represent their region, serving as a contact person to communicate with programs in your area to share ideas, ask questions, etc. Feel free to reach out to them to collaborate!
Chronic absenteeism and truancy both refer to patterns of missing school, but they differ in scope and implications. Chronic absenteeism is a broader term encompassing any student who misses a significant amount of school, typically defined as 10% or more of the school year, whether the absences are excused or unexcused. This can result from various factors, including health issues, family responsibilities, or school-related problems. Truancy, on the other hand, specifically refers to unexcused absences where students skip school without a valid reason or parental consent. While truancy often involves deliberate skipping, chronic absenteeism can include a range of issues leading to frequent absences, whether or not they are officially sanctioned. Both can adversely affect a student's academic performance and overall well-being, but addressing them requires different approaches tailored to the underlying causes.
Below are two links from the OSDE website that may offer some insight, solutions and resources to schools and districts.
Spring FY25 REGIONAL MEETING - Dates and Registration.
8:30-9:00 Check-In
9:00 12:00-Spring Alternative Education Regional Meeting
Wednesday, January 22, 2025-Oklahoma City
Francis Tuttle-Portland Campus
3500 NW 150 Street, OKC, OK 73134
Registration link
Thursday, January 23, 2025-Woodward
High Plains Tech Center-Woodward Room
3921 34th Street, Woodward,OK 73801
Registration link
Friday, January 24, 2025- Altus
Southwest Tech Center
711 Tamarack West Road, Altus, OK 74525
Registration link
Tuesday, January 28, 2025- Atoka
Kiamichi Tech Center-Semianr Center
1763 West Liberty Road, Atoka OK 74525
Registration link
Wednesday, January, 29th, 2025- Tulsa
Tulsa Tech-Lemley Campus
Client Services Center
3420 S. Memorial Dr. Tulsa, OK 74145
Registration link
Here are several sample documents to help you with the 16 Criteria documentation
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