OSDE - SES - October 17, 2024 - External

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Announcement

October EDPlan Updates

Just click on the link, October EDPlan Updates and you can find information about:

  • Review of Existing Data

  • New Early Childhood Transition Tile

  • 504 Review of Existing Data

Staffing

DirectSTEP

OSDE-SES is partnering with LRP Publications to bring tailored professional development to all support personnel who serve students with disabilities and assist with improving student outcomes. To access the 10 available courses please print the instructions to create an account for the paraprofessionals or support staff in your district to participate. Only support personnel, please. 

For more information, please see the DirectSTEP Flyer. 

Professional Development

**NEW**Communication Matrix.

This is a 6-hour workshop that will be split into 3, 2-hour virtual (zoom) meetings. We will review the Communication Matrix Profile, framework administration and implications for intervention based on results. 

Additional topics will include: data collection, preference survey, sample report, yes/no hierarchy breakdown, considerations when determining symbol sets, implementation guide, alternative color coding of results, overview of website. 

Free Professional Development on November 5, November 12, and November 19, 2024 from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM. 

Click for more information, and please view the flyer Communication Matrix, Implementation Strategies for those with intensive/multiple communication needs.


Reducing Challenging Behavior for Students with Autism

This workshop is designed for general and special educators serving students with autism who demonstrate challenging behavior in the school setting.

Upon completion, participants will be able to identify the functions of behavior, implement preventative strategies and supports, and teach replacement skills to decrease challenging behavior.

This is the prerequisite for Conducting FBAs and Writing BIPs.

Registration: $175
*District invoiced after training
*Approved under Project 613

Register for Reducing Challenging Behavior for Students with Autism: 

For more information, please see Oklahoma Autism Center


Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA)& Writing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)

Prerequisite: You must have previously attended Reducing Challenging Behavior for Students with Autism

This workshop is designed for certified staff serving students with challenging behavior.

Upon completion, participants will be able to conduct a functional behavior assessment (FBA) and write a behavior intervention plan (BIP).

Registration: $175

*District invoiced after training

*Approved under Project 613

Registration links:

For more information, please see Oklahoma Autism Center


**UPDATED**Professional Development Opportunities

These professional development opportunities are sponsored by the Oklahoma State
Department of Education, Special Education Services, and the Oklahoma Autism Center.
This collaboration strives to provide a comprehensive support system for public school
educators, early intervention personnel, support staff, and/or pre-service educators.

  • Guided Observation
  • Summer Internship
  • Virtual Trainings
  • School Consultations (PECS Level 1)
  • Assessment Team Training Series

Please see the Oklahoma Autism Center PD Opportunities flyer for more information. 


**UPDATED**Oklahoma Autism Center Professional Development

The Oklahoma Autism Center is offering Professional Development Opportunities for 2024-2025.

  • Autism: Foundation Training for Teachers & Other Certified Staff
  • Autism: Foundation Training for Paraprofessionals & Other Support Staff
  • Enhancing Communication for Students with Autism
  • Reducing Challenging Behavior for Students with Autism
  • Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments & Writing Behavior Intervention Plans

Please see the OAC Professional Development Opportunities for more information.

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