The Oklahoma Parents Center http://oklahomaparentscenter.org Wed, 16 May 2012 18:38:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Extended School Year Studies for Students http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/extended-school-year-studies-for-students/ http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/extended-school-year-studies-for-students/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 18:31:30 +0000 admin http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/?p=1032 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!

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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

]]> http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/parent-of-the-year-art-work-contest/feed/ 0 Session Agenda for the 6th Annual Conference http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/session-agenda-for-the-6th-annual-conference/ http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/session-agenda-for-the-6th-annual-conference/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:07:12 +0000 admin http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/?p=969 The Main Session Agenda and the Morning and Afternoon Sessions information from the 6th Annual Conference on March 2nd, 2012 are listed below.

Please click on the respective link for more information.

Main Session Agenda

Morning Breakouts

Afternoon Breakouts

 

]]> http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/session-agenda-for-the-6th-annual-conference/feed/ 0 6th Annual Conference was a Huge Success!!! http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/6th-annual-conference-was-a-huge-success/ http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/6th-annual-conference-was-a-huge-success/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:00:48 +0000 admin http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/?p=967 Thank you so much to all of you who helped to make the Oklahoma Parents Center’s 6th Annual Conference, “Building Relationships…Creating Successful Change,” in Midwest City, Oklahoma on March 2, 2012, a huge success.  What a wonderful day!  Over 175 were in attendance, including parents, educators, administrators, and professionals.  Thanks to all of you who attended. For conference material click here.

Please email us at info @oklahomaparentscenter.org  to share your thoughts on the Conference.  We want to hear your favorite parts of the day, speakers you enjoyed, and what you heard that might make a difference in your life and the life of your child.  If there is something else you would like to learn about, let us know that as well.

We would also like to send out a HUGE “THANK YOU” to the Oklahoma State Department of Education, for their help and support in funding this Conference and to Kayla Bower for her gracious donation.  Finally, thank you to our wonderful speakers:  Laura Riffel, Matthew Cohen, Mark Sharp, Jenny Giles, Alan Hughes, Andrea Kunkel, Justin Milner, Kay Sandschaper, Jo Anne Blades, Kim Osmani, Lois Pokorny, Paul Böer, Shannon Esmeyer, Rose Ann Percival, Melissa Fenrick, Brenda Dawes, Kimberly Berry, Allyson Robinson, and Nancy Goosen.

A special thank you to Dr. Rene Axtell for opening the conference and taking the time to join us during her first few days as the new Oklahoma State Department of Education, Assistant State Superintendent, Special Education Services.

Congratulations to Trina Naff-Eaves this years Oklahoma Parents Center

“Parent of the Year” recipient! Click here for Trina’s nomination letter!

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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

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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!

]]> http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/dhs-plans/feed/ 0 35th Anniversary of IDEA http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/35th-anniversary-of-idea/ http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/35th-anniversary-of-idea/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:44:04 +0000 admin http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/?p=962 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!

]]> http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/35th-anniversary-of-idea/feed/ 0 What is Oklahoma Parents Center? http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/welcome-to-oklahoma-parents-center/ http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/welcome-to-oklahoma-parents-center/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:53:03 +0000 admin http://mudskipperdesigns.com/testserver/whitecard/?p=244 The Oklahoma Parents Center is the statewide parent training and information (PTI) center serving parents of children with disabilities. Our goal is to educate and support parents, families and professionals in building partnerships that meet the needs of children and youth with the full range of disabilities ages’ birth to 26. We are a regionalized model with staff living in the area that they serve.

]]> http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/welcome-to-oklahoma-parents-center/feed/ 0 How You can Help! http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/cras-lacinia-quam/ http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/cras-lacinia-quam/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:27:10 +0000 admin http://mudskipperdesigns.com/testserver/whitecard/?p=162 The Oklahoma Parents Center provides training to all families of children and youth in Oklahoma and the providers who service and support them. In order to effectively advocate for children, detailed information is needed on the laws, communication, team building skills, etc. Ongoing training opportunities for all parents and professionals can assist in this process. The following workshops are available to groups and organizations upon request. They are two hours long unless otherwise specified.

]]> http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/cras-lacinia-quam/feed/ 0 Oklahoma Parents Center Library http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/oklahoma-parents-center-library/ http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/oklahoma-parents-center-library/#comments Thu, 14 Jul 2011 03:32:12 +0000 admin http://mudskipperdesigns.com/testserver/whitecard/?p=25 We are very excited about the opportunity to offer another method to assist you in becoming better educated about disabilities, basic rights, IEPs, and advocacy. Please keep in mind that we are just getting our library together and we welcome any suggestions for new additions to our collection of books, DVDs, and VHS tapes.

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