Kelly Arrington's Monthly E-Mailing
November 2009
DRS Referral Form-FYI
Attached is a revised copy of the Oklahoma Dept. of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Referral Form, effective May 21, 2009. This form is to be completed by the special education teacher or other designated school personnel when a student on an Individualized Education Program is referred to DRS by the age of sixteen.
Download here
CIMC Newsletter
Diabetics Legislation
A couple of years ago, the state passed new legislation on Diabetics management in schools. (
See SDE memo attached that went to comprehensive schools.) I have had a few questions over it and thought I would send a brief overview. Staff at ODCTE have reviewed the Diabetes Management Legislation. At this time their recommendations include having a local Technology Center board agenda item approved to accept the diabetes management plans from the partner districts. The technology center would then follow all of the guidelines listed for the student in their management plan. This process would be much like the IEP process for students with special needs. The responsibility for developing the plan and maintaining the plan is with our partner schools.
However, when ever possible involvement of the technology center staff in developing the plan or reviewing the plan would provide insight into the environment that the student will be exposed to at the technology center. (For example, a student in a career major with a high level of physical activity like construction or welding, would affect the student's insulin need differently than a high school class that has a low level of physical activity). If you have an adult student with diabetics, we recommend you develop a 504 plan for him/her. If you need further information, b
elow is training the SDE is hosting for Diabetes Management
Location: Tulsa Technology Center, Lemley Campus, Tulsa
Date: Thursday, February 4, 2010
Location: Kiamichi Technology Center, McAlester
Date: Tuesday March 2, 2010
Location: Indian Capital Technology Center, Tahlequah
Date: Thursday, April 8, 2010
Location: High Plains Technology Center, Woodward
Online Registration | Postcard (pdf)Or go to this weblink:
Gangs 101 Awareness Training
Dec. 4, 8:30 -4:30 at Mid-Del Technology Center
From Tim Hock (trainer at Summer Conference)
Website resource
Mapping Your Future is a national collaborative, public-service organization of the financial aid industry - bringing together the expertise of the industry to provide free career, college, financial aid, and financial literacy information and services for students, families, and schools via the web. On this website, you can explore careers, prepare for college (help with selecting a school and applying for admission), pay for college (financial aid), and manage your money (student loans and more)
ABC Awards Program For 2010
The ABC's of Career Awareness and Exploration Awards Recognition Program was developed by the National Consortium for State Guidance Leadership (NCSGL) to recognize Exemplary Career Awareness and Exploration Programs for students at the elementary and middle grade levels.
The ABC Program helps to identify, promote, and share the content and concepts of successful career awareness and exploration programs throughout the country. This recognition and award program generates interest, support, understanding and commitment for career guidance at the elementary and middle school levels, as well as recognizing schools that promote the ideal that career awareness and exploration is essential for students as they plan for their future.