Beyond The Diploma

The logo for Beyond the Diploma by the Oklahoma Parents Center

Beyond the Diploma is a supportive space for young adults navigating high school to adulthood. Whether you’re pursuing college, employment, independent living, or simply figuring out what comes next, this group offers connection, guidance, and encouragement through every stage of transition.

Together, we explore practical life skills, self-advocacy, mental wellness, relationships, and personal growth in a welcoming, peer-supported environment. This is a place where self-advocates can ask questions, share experiences, and grow confidently into their next chapter.

Beyond The Diploma members will explore relevant and ongoing topics through bi-weekly virtual sessions on Zoom. Additionally, we have developed an online community forum through Discord (an app dedicated to creating communities) to continue discussing these topics while providing connections to resources.

UPCOMING  SESSIONS:

2025

August

Presented By: Amy Synar and Halle Nolan
Date and Time:
Saturday, August 2nd at 11:00am
Zoom Link:
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Presented By: Amy Synar and Halle Nolan
Date and Time: Saturday, August 23rd at 11:00am
Zoom Link: Click here to Register

September

Presented By: Amy Synar and Halle Nolan
Date and Time:
Saturday, September 13th at 11:00am
Zoom Link:
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Presented By: Amy Synar and Halle Nolan
Date and Time: Saturday, September 27th at 11:00am
Zoom Link: Click here to Register

October

Presented By: Amy Synar and Halle Nolan
Date and Time:
Saturday, October 11th at 11:00am
Zoom Link:
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Presented By: Amy Synar and Halle Nolan
Date and Time: Saturday, October 25th at 11:00am
Zoom Link: Click here to Register

November

Presented By: Amy Synar and Halle Nolan
Date and Time:
Saturday, November 8th at 11:00am
Zoom Link:
Click here to Register

December

Presented By: Amy Synar and Halle Nolan
Date and Time:
Saturday, December 13th at 11:00am
Zoom Link:
Click here to Register

Tools and Resources

  The Independent Futures that Work! project is a joint effort of the Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma,

OK State Advisory Committee

The Independent Futures that Work! project is a joint effort of the Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and

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