The purpose of the Pathways to Partnerships Grant is for institutions to apply for needed funding to develop new transition programs for students with disabilities that focus on career-exploration, work-based learning, independent living skill acquisition, social development, and competitive integrated employment (CIE) with a preference on students with IDD and students in rural, high-need settings.
Innovative projects generated through this application process will provide amazing opportunities to expand the availability of high-quality transition and postsecondary education programs, ultimately increasing the number of individuals with disabilities who are prepared to obtain and retain employment while living as independently as possible as active members of their community.
The Oklahoma Pathways to Partnerships (OP2P) grant is a Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) Award from the Rehabilitation Services Administration. It was awarded to the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) on October 1, 2023. There are two broad initiatives:
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Expand capacity of statewide interagency partnerships to serve students with disabilities.
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Expansion of access to effective transition programming, including career exploration and work-based learning, focused on competitive integrated employment (CIE) for children (ages 10-13) and youth (ages 14-24) with disabilities with a focus on those with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities (IDD) and those in rural, high-need settings.
The portion of the grant related to this application is Initiative 2.
All applications must be submitted through the OSDE Grant Management System (GMS).
Non-district applicants must complete a Grants Management User Access Form and email the completed form to Donna Tye-Lewis by 12/20/24 to gain access to the Grants Management System for this online application process.
You will receive an email confirming receipt of your Grants Management User Access Form within 3 business days of your submission. It will then take up to 14 business days to receive your GMS User Access.
ALL (district and non-district) applicants must email a letter of intent to apply to Donna Tye-Lewis. You will receive an email confirming receipt of your letter of intent to apply and access to the applications will be added to your GMS account within 5 business days of your submission.
Important Dates
- Application opens: November 6, 2024
- Last Day to submit Grant Management User Access Form December 20, 2024 by 4:00 p.m.
- Applications due: January 9, 2025, by 3:00pm
- Grantees announced: February 28, 2025
- Grant Project Begins: July 1, 2025
Please direct all questions about OP2P grant applications to Donna Tye-Lewis.
The Transition Assessment & Goal Generator- Middle School (TAGG-MS) Field Test is a groundbreaking initiative designed to enhance transition planning for middle school students with disabilities. By participating in this field test, you play a crucial role in shaping research driven solutions that align with the Zarrow Institute's mission of empowering individuals with disabilities.
Together, we can create a brighter future for all students, helping them navigate their transition to adulthood with confidence and skill. Participate in the next step of field testing for the TAGG-Middle School assessment for students with mild-to-moderate disabilities and receive $30 per completed assessment set. Learn more about the field testing on our website.
EDPlan Health is an electronic web-based health service management and documentation solution tailored to the needs of school health staff (e.g., RNs, LPNs, Health Aides, etc.). The system provides districts with a data platform that is efficient, comprehensive, and scalable allowing users to enter and view pertinent student health information and encounters. The short video HERE highlights the features and benefits of EDPlan Health.
Demo Registration
All districts are required to attend trainings based on the level of support assigned. The trainings will be provided November 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Select the link for the appropriate training session for the districts level of support below.
If the district is assigned DMR Level I or II support you are required to attend this DMR training November 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Select the following link to register and attend.
If the district is assigned DMR Level III or IV support you are required to attend this DMR training on November 19, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. Select the following link to register and attend.
Professionals in the field of deaf education will come together, engage in dynamic workshops, connect with colleagues, and identify pathways to empowering students through access, language, and literacy. Attendees will include early interventionists, early childhood specialists, teachers of the deaf and educational interpreters. The Oklahoma Educational Interpreter Training Institute (OEITI) pre-conference is open only to educational interpreters who have not yet achieved QAST level IV or EIPA 4.0 or higher. The Deaf Education Conference tracks are open to all Teachers of the Deaf, Early Intervention/Early Childhood Specialists, and Educational Interpreters.
Registration is now open! Link to register: https://okspa.memberclicks.net/2024-fall-conference
School psychologists are encouraged to register up to five school leaders from their team to attend the conference with them as guests. See flyer for details.
This OSPA Annual Conference will focus on building the knowledge and capacity of state and local leaders to support implementation of intensive intervention for students with severe and persistent learning and/or behavioral needs by using multi-tiered systems of support and the data-based individualization (DBI) process as the framework for data-driven decisions.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Please email ospacommunications@gmail.com with any registration questions. Thank you!
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) and Public Consulting Group (PCG) would like to invite you to a Listen & Learn Webinar about the School-Based Medicaid Program. This overview will include information about the fee-for-service and Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) programs. Both programs can reimburse schools for services they are currently providing.
These programs can create a SUSTAINABLE source of reimbursement to replace lost funding, such as Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER), and WILL NOT affect other sources of reimbursement or funding your district may already be receiving. These meetings will happen on the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
Please click on this registration links to register for the Listen & Learn Webinar:
Each webinar session will include time to address district questions. If you think others in your district would benefit from hearing about these programs, please pass along this training notice.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact PCG at OKMAC@pcgus.com or OKFFS@pcgus.com
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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