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Just a reminder the Mental Health Protocol is due to be submitted every 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
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 Weapons Reporting is Now Paperless
Gun-free Schools Act and Annual School Incident Report application is now open for 24-25 firearm incident reporting.
Weapons reporting is now paperless.
OSDE no longer requires a paper form be faxed in or emailed for any incident, including knives. When a firearm incident occurs, the Firearm Incident Form tab in the Gun-free Schools Act and Annual School Incident Report application must be completed and certified within two weeks of the occurrence. DO NOT include incidents with toy guns, cap guns, BB Guns and/or pellet guns.
If any firearm incidents occurred prior to September 23, districts will still need to report them in the Firearm Incident Form tab.
The Firearm tab will be available for districts to use until July 19th, 2025.
Oklahoma Challenge's DriveWell Go™ App Contest
This contest combines technology and cash incentives to encourage drivers to be the safest drivers they can be. This year, Oklahoma Challenge has again partnered with Cambridge Mobile Telematics, Inc. to provide a powerful tool in the form of a free app that reinforces safe driving behaviors after every drive, helping users become safer and better drivers. The DriveWell Go™ app automatically detects when driving starts and stops and uses a smartphone’s sensors to measure: Phone use, Speeding, Acceleration, Hard braking, and Overall best.
When students participate in this contest, they show improvements in their driving and a reduction in distracted driving. We know that this saves lives!
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 NEW - Oklahoma Comprehensive School Counseling Hub
We are thrilled to introduce the Oklahoma Comprehensive School Counseling Hub: Oklahoma ConnectED Counselors—your one-stop destination for all things school counseling. This dynamic platform provides access to essential resources and documents tailored to your needs, including the newly-released Oklahoma Comprehensive School Counseling Implementation Guide, crisis response tools, college and career guidance, discussion boards, and so much more!
Whether you're seeking support for day-to-day challenges or long-term planning, the Hub is here to empower you in providing the highest quality support for your students. Join today and explore everything the Hub has to offer!
Two ways to join the Hub:
The second option will direct you to Canvas, where you will need to register using the code above. In order to access and participate in discussions and to receive related emails through this site, you will need to register for a Canvas account through the OSDE platform even if you already have a Canvas account through your agency.
If you have questions, please reach out to Christi Sturgeon (christi.sturgeon@sde.ok.gov) or Amy Whitewater (amy.whitewater@sde.ok.gov)
Statewide School Counseling Needs Assessment Survey:
We Need Your Input!
Why Participate?
This survey is a crucial tool to identify the evolving needs of school counselors across Oklahoma. By sharing your experiences and challenges, you'll contribute to shaping statewide policies and resources that directly impact your work and your students.
How It Helps:
Your feedback will guide efforts to:
- Enhance student mental health, academic support, and career readiness programs.
- Provide targeted resources and professional development for school counselors.
- Strengthen advocacy for school counseling across the state.
Quick and Easy:
The survey takes just a few minutes to complete. Don’t miss the chance to make your voice heard!
Oklahoma School Counseling Needs Assessment
Thank you for your commitment to student success and for helping drive positive change in school counseling!
New: Counselor & Administrator Collaboratives
In the fast-paced world of school counseling, working together as a community can be a game-changer. By joining a school counseling collaborative, you gain access to a network of like-minded professionals who share resources, ideas, and support. Collaboratives provide opportunities for professional growth, problem-solving, and staying current on best practices.
Being in community with others helps reduce the sense of isolation that often comes with the job, while fostering collaboration on important initiatives like academic success, mental health and wellness, and post-secondary planning. Together, we can strengthen our impact and ensure better outcomes for students. Let’s uplift each other and grow our profession—join a collaborative today!
School Counselor 101 Collaborative:
Are you just starting out in school counseling? Are you emergency or alternatively certified and eager to connect with a team of passionate counselors ready to support you? Join our School Counseling 101 cohort by filling out the form below!
And if you’re a seasoned counselor looking to give back and mentor someone new to the field, we want you too! Simply select “Mentor” as your cohort type on the form, and we'll match you with a mentee. Plus, you'll be part of our regular online and in-person meetups where we’ll share successes, tackle challenges, and explore the fascinating world of school counseling together!
Link to Join: School Counselor 101 Cohort Sign Up
District Director/Lead Counselor and/or Administrator Collaborative for School Counseling:
Are you leading a school counseling department and looking to connect with fellow directors? Are you an administrator wanting to better understand how to work with your school counselor to develop effective and comprehensive programs? Join our School Counseling Leadership Collaborative for regular meetups, idea-sharing, and problem-solving with other leaders. Gain fresh insights, explore best practices, and strengthen your district’s comprehensive school counseling programs through this supportive network of peers.
Whether you're new to the role or a seasoned director, this is your opportunity to grow and collaborate. Fill out the form below and join today!
Link to Join: School Counselor Leader Collaborative
If you have any questions about the cohorts or the forms, please reach out to Christi Sturgeon at christi.sturgeon@sde.ok.gov.
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:
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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.
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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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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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