Oklahoma State Department of Education-Special Education Services

08/26/2026

2026 OTI Scholarships Available for Families & Youth

The Oklahoma Pathways to Partnerships (OP2P) grant is offering scholarships to help families and youth to attend the 2026 Oklahoma Transition Institute (OTI) on October 6-7, 2026 at the Reed Conference Center in Midwest City. Please share this opportunity and flyer (in Comments) with families and youth in your networks. The scholarship application link https://forms.gle/fcMbXWx3NbsXWc4r9 is open through September 25, 2026.

Youth who attend OTI with their school, agency, or program may qualify for a free registration code. Teachers, service providers, or program directors who plan to bring youth should email .[email protected] to request a registration code before registering their students/youth. Travel and hotel expenses cannot be reimbursed to schools, agencies, or programs.

Visit the Plan Your Way OK website for more information about the 2026 OTI at https://www.planyourwayok.com/oti26/ and find a link to the scholarship application on the Students page at https://www.planyourwayok.com/students/

21st Annual Oklahoma Transition Institute The 2026 Oklahoma Transition Institute (OTI) highlights this year’s theme: All In — The Power of the Team. We celebrat

08/17/2026

The Oklahoma Transition Council Announces 21st Oklahoma Transition Institute (OTI)!

Join secondary transition stakeholders from across Oklahoma at OTI on October 6-7, 2026 at the Reed Conference Center in Midwest City or at Panhandle State University (satellite location) in Goodwell, OK. This year's conference theme is ALL IN: The Power of the Team. Come celebrate the strength that comes from unified partnerships, shared purpose, AND working together to create meaningful secondary transition outcomes for Oklahoma’s youth with disabilities!

OTI is for transition professionals, families, students, and ALL who are part of transition teaming! Youth will get to experience a full student track planned with them in mind, and scholarships are available to support attendance of families and students! The Family & Youth Scholarship application is open through September 25, 2026 at this link: https://forms.gle/fcMbXWx3NbsXWc4r9
OTI is also Project 613 approved for education professionals!https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/osde/documents/services/special-education/finance/Project%20613%20Memo.pdf

Use this registration page link https://www.planyourwayok.com/oti26/ to find all the details about the 21st Annual OTI including registration and payment options, lodging, and other details for participants and exhibitors! If paying by Purchase Order, email [email protected] BEFORE clicking the link to register.

Please note the following deadlines for lodging and registration. See flyers and direct registration links below:

>Lodging-Reed Conference Center Group Rate: 9/21/2026
>Registration (all payment methods & locations): 10/2/2026
>Exhibitor Registration: 10/5/2026

Reed Conference Center flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XTF7WuJEZlTaYu6kk70AOfA9Syrq_vBT/view?usp=sharing

Registration (General Admission) for Reed Conference Center: https://whova.com/portal/registration/wyHDsahq3EB-bau3Svfr/

Panhandle State University flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g9p8esvAZ118ScJ0bmYGvDyvK_OKR4Yo/view?usp=sharing

Registration (Satellite Site) for Panhandle State University: https://whova.com/portal/registration/wyHDsahq3EB-bau3Svfr/uq0l8h6p

08/07/2026

School-Based Autism Assessment Team Course

This training held by the Oklahoma Autism Center, equips interdisciplinary teams to use evidence‑based practices for the identification of children with autism through instruction and interactive application.

Required team members: School psychologist, speech-language pathologist, and special education teacher.

Approved under Project 613.

https://autismcenterok.org/trainings/

08/07/2026

💙 Thank You from the Special Education Services Team! 💙

On behalf of the Oklahoma State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services team, thank you to everyone who joined us for this year's 2026 Special Education Conference.

Your passion, dedication, and commitment to serving students with disabilities are what make this conference so impactful. Whether you attended sessions, shared your expertise as a presenter, visited exhibitors, or connected with fellow educators, you helped create an environment of learning, collaboration, and inspiration.

Thank you for investing your time, sharing your experiences, and being an essential part of this year's conference. We appreciate all that you do each day to make a difference in the lives of Oklahoma's students.

Until we meet again, thank you for being part of our Special Education community. We look forward to seeing you at future events!

With gratitude,
The OSDE Special Education Services Team

08/06/2026

21st Annual OK Transition Institute Call for Proposals

The Oklahoma Transition Council is gearing up for the 21st Annual Oklahoma Transition Institute and this year we’re going All IN! The Power of the Team. Oklahoma districts are leading the way with community‑based instruction, work‑based learning, school businesses, and strong transition services.
Share your team’s success to inspire others across the state!
Let’s go All IN and elevate transition outcomes together!

Visit https://www.planyourwayok.com/ for more information!

Submit your session proposal by Aug. 15th: https://bit.ly/OTI2026

08/05/2026

The Oklahoma Parents Center, Special Education Resolution Center, and Office of Special Education Services leadership met up at the annual Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) conference in Washington D.C. We are incredibly thankful for this partnership and our shared work to support parents and districts to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

08/05/2026

A day full of learning, connection, and collaboration!

Today’s sessions brought together New Directors, Paraeducators, and SPARK participants for meaningful conversations, practical strategies, and opportunities to grow as leaders and champions for students.

From building confidence in new special education leadership roles, to empowering paraeducators with tools to support student success, to sparking innovation and fresh ideas through SPARK sessions — every conversation moved us closer to stronger support systems for Oklahoma students.

Thank you to everyone who showed up ready to learn, share, and make a difference. Together, we continue to elevate special education across our state!

08/01/2026

That’s a Wrap on the 2026 Special Education Conference!

07/29/2026

07/29/2026

☀️ Good Morning and Happy Day 3! ☀️

Welcome to the Day 3 of the Special Education Conference! We hope you’re feeling inspired and ready for another day of learning, collaboration, and meaningful connections.

As we wrap up this year’s conference, take advantage of every opportunity to engage with presenters, connect with colleagues, and gather ideas you can bring back to your schools and communities. The knowledge, strategies, and relationships built here have the power to make a lasting impact on students with disabilities across Oklahoma.

Thank you for being part of this incredible event and for your dedication to ensuring every student has the support and opportunities they deserve.

Have a wonderful Day 3 💙