Special Education Handbooks & Manuals

Special Education Publications

The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) published several handbooks and manuals to assist both families and professionals in navigating the Special Education system in Oklahoma.


You may click on the handbook photos below to open it or alternatively, the links listed below.

2024 Oklahoma Policies & Procedures Manual     2024 Oklahoma Evaluation & Eligibility Handbook     24-25 Oklahoma Alternate Assessment Program (OAAP) Handbook

2024 Oklahoma Autism Handbook    2024 Oklahoma Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Handbook    2023 Oklahoma's Secondary Transition Education Handbook


For more information, please feel free to visit the Oklahoma State Department of Education Special Education Page.


Last updated: 17 October 2025

Surrogate Parents

Congress recognized the importance of active parents’ involvement in planning their children’s educational programs, monitoring progress, and challenging inappropriate decisions. This child advocate role is

ICAP

INDIVIDUAL CAREER ACADEMIC PLANNING (ICAP) The term ICAP refers to both a process that helps students engage in academic andcareer development activities and a product

Transition Resources that Work!

Independent Futures that Work (IFTW) is designed to help in the successful transition of youth and young adults from high school into the next stage