The Oklahoma Parents Center

For many students who receive special education services, the regular school year is enough to make sure they get a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). But that is not the case for all students. Some students may need more.

Students learn at different rates and retain what they learned at different levels. Extended School Year (ESY) is special education and/or related services that are provided beyond the normal school year.

Click here for downloadable information on the Extended School Year.

Summer Activities for Children with Learning Disabilities

When summer vacation arrives, parents are faced with selecting meaningful activities for their child with learning disabilities. Many parents see summer as a time for catching up on academic skills through tutoring, summer school, or one on one instruction with parents.

Click here for downloadable ideas on how to make summer not only fun but educational as well!

Continue Reading

Parent of the Year

Congratulations to Trina Naff-Eaves on Oklahoma Parents Center “Parent of the Year” recipient! 

Trina’s involvement and dedication in her child’s education at Mustang Trails Elementary has been inspirational.

We invite you to read the nomination letter from Sondra Bivens, Principal of Mustang Trails Elementary school on how Trina has become a role model, team member and an inspiration to the school and community.

Click here to read Trina’s Nomination Letter

Art Work Contest

Outstanding work to all the kids that participated in the art work contest.

Art work by Morgan

Click on the links below for all the outstanding art work submitted!

Art Contest Winners

Art Contest – Birth to 7

Art Contest Ages 8 to 13

Art Contest Ages 14 to 26

Continue Reading

Oklahoma ABLE Tech invites you to participate in a 30 minute webinar on Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM).  The webinars are open to educators, parents and anyone interested in AIM and other support ideas for students who have print disabilities (visual impairments, mobility impairments, and/or learning disabilities such as dyslexia).

ABLE Tech’s webinars will define AIM, who can benefit, and how to obtain textbooks and other instructional materials in specialized formats.  We will discuss the use of technology with AIM and other types of support and resources. ABLE Tech is here to help schools and families with classroom support ideas and needs. We hope you will take a moment to visit our website to register and mark your calendar to participate.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Accessible Instructional Materials and
Other Supports to help Students Succeed in K-12
3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Click here to sign up for this webinar

Questions regarding AIM services, please contact any member of the team.

Kimberly Berry, AT Teacher
kimberly.berry@okstate.edu

Allyson Robinson, Speech Pathologist
allyson.robinson@okstate.edu

Brenda Dawes, Program Manager
brenda.dawes@okstate.edu

Shelby Sanders, AT Specialist
shelby.sanders@okstate.edu

Continue Reading

The Developmental Disability Services Division of DHS (DDSD) plans to reduce the waiting list by 600 people a year for the next 7 years.  There are over 6000 people on the waiting list.

It is important to make sure that your contact information is up to date with DDSD so you won’t miss your opportunity for services when your turn comes up.

If you name comes up and DDSD tries to contact you and they don’t have the correct contact information, they will move on to the next person and you will have to reapply for the services all over again.

Don’t wait; make sure your contact information is up to date!

Continue Reading

Check out the video from The U.S. Department of Education Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Watch the video here!

Continue Reading