61. Special Education Statistics-FAQ Center for Special education Finance (CSEF) http//csef.air.org OK Department of education 2500 N. Lincoln Blvd., Suite 316 oklahoma City, OK 73105 http://ericec.org/faq/statistc.html

Special Education Statistics (updated September 2003) The ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education (ERIC EC) The Council for Exceptional Children 1110 N. Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22201-5704 Toll Free: 1.800.328.0272 E-mail: ericec@cec.sped.org Internet: http://ericec.org Where can I find statistical data about children with disabilities? This file includes information about sources of statistical information on education, including special education. Center for Special Education Finance (CSEF) http://csef.air.org CSEF addresses fiscal policy questions and provides information on special education expenditures. Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) http://www.ccsso.org The Council of Chief State School Officers is a nationwide, nonprofit organization of public officials who lead the departments responsible for elementary and secondary education in the states, the US extra-state jurisdictions, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Dependents Schools. In representing chief education administrators, CCSSO works on behalf of the state agencies that have primary authority for education in each state. Disability Statistics Report http://128.218.183.95/UCSF/spl.taf?_from=default

62. State Resources For Gifted Education oklahoma. Kristy Ehlers, Director Gifted and Talented education Texas education Agency 1701 N. Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701 512.463.9581 (phone) http://ericec.org/fact/stateres.html

State Resources for Gifted Education This list includes State Department of Education offices responsible for gifted education and state-wide advocacy groups. For technical assistance, contact the individual listed for your state. State of the States, a book that provides state-by-state statistics and information, is available from Kristy Ehlers, listed under Oklahoma. State advocacy groups offer members a variety of services, including newsletters, conferences, and local resources. For current and detailed information on US State mandates governing gifted education, please visit Tennessee Initiative for Gifted Education Reform (TIGER) , and review their National Survey on the State governance of K-12 Gifted and Talented Education Reform (http://giftedtn.org/tiger/releases.htm). (70+ pages in .pdf format; Adobe Acrobat Reader required.) Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas ... Wyoming Alabama Linda Grill Alabama Department of Education Special Education Services PO Box 302101 Montgomery, AL 36130-2101

63. Oklahoma Health education Schools in oklahoma are not required to provide In addition, the state education agency provides a resource guide (no direct link http://www.nasbe.org/HealthySchools/States/Oklahoma.html

id=10872 Last updated on 01/18/05 Contact Us with any policy updates or revisions OKLAHOMA Printable PDF file format CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Health Education Schools in Oklahoma are not required to provide instruction in health education, nor are students required to complete a specified number of courses in health in order to graduate from high school. The state has formally approved standards for what students should be able to learn and know called the Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS) Integrated Curriculum: Health, Safety and Physical Education (2002). The state does not require schools to follow a specific curriculum, nor does it provide a suggested framework. Students in Oklahoma are not required to pass a statewide exam covering health education topics at any point in grades K-12. HIV, STD, and Pregnancy Prevention Education Statute (1987) requires students to receive instruction on AIDS prevention education at least once during grades 5-6; 7-9; and, 10-12. The state does not require schools to follow a specific curriculum framework, however, any locally developed curriculum must be approved by the state. In addition, the state education agency provides a resource guide (no direct link available) for teachers to follow, as required by Statute . The statute also requires teachers to instruct students that "engaging in homosexual activity or promiscuous sexual activity is now known to be primarily responsible for contact with the AIDS virus, and that sexual intercourse, with or without condoms, with any person testing positive for HIV antibodies, or any other person infected with HIV, places that individual in a high risk category for developing AIDS." The program must also teach that "abstinence from sexual activity is the only certain means for the prevention of the spread or contraction of the AIDS virus through sexual contact." Further, it must teach that "artificial means of birth control are not a certain means of preventing the spread of the AIDS virus and reliance on such methods puts a person at risk for exposure to the disease."

64. Mental Health Association In Tulsa, Oklahoma - Advocacy, Education, Research, Se As a member agency of the Tulsa Area United Way, the Mental Health We work to overcome stigma through education, as well as provide advocacy, resources, http://www.mhat.org/

r To receive notices of special events, a copy of our newsletter, and more, please provide us with your email address: ***SAVE THE DATE*** December 1, 2005 Cain's Ballroom Mental Health Association in Tulsa 1870 S. Boulder Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119 M ental Illness is the second leading cause of disability and premature death in the United States. Depression, anxiety, and other mental health problems affect at least one in four people at any given time. That's more than 200,000 people in the Tulsa metropolitan area. Sadly, only a fraction ever seek treatment. Social stigma misunderstanding, embarrassment, and fear keep people from getting the help they need. The good news is mental illness is treatable. Recovery is possible. The Mental Health Association in Tulsa offers a variety of programs and outreach efforts to get people connected with the information, resources and help they need. As a member agency of the Tulsa Area United Way, the Mental Health Association in Tulsa is here for you. We work to overcome stigma through education, as well as provide advocacy, resources, support groups, outreach and safe housing.

65. 'Some Nasty Performances In Oklahoma' In oklahoma, the agency that performs the evaluating and selecting and The sixteenth book was the 1999 version of Pearson education s Prentice Hall http://www.textbookleague.org/106okla.htm

from The Textbook Letter , January-February 2000 Some Nasty Performances in Oklahoma During Oklahoma's adoption of science textbooks in 1999, the State Textbook Committee staged a dirty little sideshow and Pearson Education decided to display its contempt for students, for education, and for simple honesty. William J. Bennetta Oklahoma is an "adoption state." It is one of 22 states, most of them in the South or the West, in which state agencies control the evaluation, selection and adoption of the textbooks that will be used in public schools. In Oklahoma, the agency that performs the evaluating and selecting and adopting is the Oklahoma State Textbook Committee. Oklahoma law says that the State Textbook Committee shall comprise thirteen persons, all appointed by the governor. Twelve members must be employees of public schools, and a majority of those twelve must be classroom teachers. The thirteenth member must be a layman "having at least one child in the public schools of Oklahoma." The declared function of the Committee is to "select textbooks or series of textbooks for each subject, which are in its judgment satisfactory." The Committee must carry out "careful consideration of all the books presented [by publishers]" and must select for adoption "those which, in the opinion of the Committee, are best suited for the public schools in this state." The Committee may engage consultants, but the consultants must be "regular classroom teachers." These prescriptions constitute a recipe for farce. Though the Committee is supposed to judge books in history, mathematics, biology, chemistry and many other subjects, there is little chance that the Committee ever will have a member (or will be able to engage a consultant) who possesses professional knowledge of any of those subjects. Hence there is little chance that the Committee ever will have a member (or will be able to engage a consultant) who is qualified to evaluate the treatment that is accorded to any of those subjects in a schoolbook.

66. Welcome To TheArcLink.org - Glossary OACIAOklahoma Association for Children s Institutions and agencies OHECEIOklahoma Higher education Consortium on Early Intervention http://www.thearclink.org/state/glossary/glossary.asp?ID=OK&letter=o

67. Contact Information Language, Speech and Hearing Contacts in State education Agency Department of education 2500 Lincoln Boulevard oklahoma City, OK 731054599 http://www.asha.org/about/legislation-advocacy/state/info/OK/contacts.htm

@import url( /styles/importmenuA.css ); Skip to: content navigation Our site's pages are optimized for Web browsing software that supports current Web standards, as established by the World Wide Web Consortium (http://www.w3c.org/) . Content is accessible from older or less standards-compliant technologies, but its presentation will not be identical to visitors with standards-compliant software. Read more on our site's changes and accessiblity. Find a Professional Shop My Account Guest Login Search for: Advanced Search Home Site Location: Home About ASHA ASHA State-by-State State Information ... Oklahoma Oklahoma State Contact Information State Regulatory Agencies Oklahoma Speech-Language-Hearing Association PO Box 53217 State Capitol Station Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Contact: Jelea Jones Phone: 405-769-7329 Fax: 405-715-3582 E-mail: oslha@hotmail.com President: Ronald Schaefer Phone: 918-456-5511 ext. 3378 E-mail: schaefer@nsuok.edu For more information, visit www.oslha.org (new window) Oklahoma State Regulatory Agencies Licensing Agency State Board of Examiners for SLP and Audiology PO Box 53592 Oklahoma City, OK 73152

68. National Clearinghouse For Professions In Special Education - Educator Resources oklahoma Employment Opportunities in oklahoma education oklahoma s Job Net Texas education Agency Employment Opportunities for Educators http://www.special-ed-careers.org/educator_resources/state_clearinghouses.html

State Employment Clearinghouses, Job Banks, and Recruitment Initiatives Alabama Alabama Teaching Opportunities Alaska Alaska Teacher Placement Arizona Arizona Educational Employment Board California Recruitment of Qualified Personnel for Special Education Positions in California CalTeach - California Center for Teaching Careers California Education Job Opportunities Information Network, ED-JOIN Connecticut CTREAP - Connecticut Regional Applicant and Placement Program Connecticut State Department of Education District of Columbia District of Columbia Public Schools Opportunities Florida Florida Department of Education - School Information TeachInFlorida.com Georgia TeachGeorgia.org Georgia Department of Education Guam Guam Department of Education Teaching Positions Hawaii Teaching in Hawaii Idaho Idaho Job Service Illinois Illinois State Board of Education Resources Indiana Indiana Professional Employee Employment Referral System P.E.E.R.

69. Education Commission Of The States http//www.ohiocan.org/. oklahoma Postsecondary Governance Structures The oklahoma Educational Television Authority was created in 1953 and makes http://mb2.ecs.org/reports/Report.aspx?id=230

70. Achieve.org Floyd Coppedge, Secretary of education, oklahoma Amy Denty, Wayne County School District, Georgia Jim Nelson, Texas education Agency, Texas http://www.achieve.org/achieve.nsf/2001Summit_Participants?OpenForm

71. Close Up Foundation Civics Education | Domestic Terrorism The Close Up Foundation provides civic education travel programs in Other lawmakers argued that tragedies such as the oklahoma City bombing make it http://www.closeup.org/terror.htm

contact us site index search: teachers students parents alumni ... Special Topic Papers Domestic Terrorism Close Up Materials Overview of Domestic Terrorism Highlights of 1996 Anti-Terrorist Act Timeline of Domestic Terrorism Classroom Activity on Domestic Terrorism Links U.S. Government Sources Outside Analysis Media Commercial Chart based on the FBI's "Terrorism in the United States, 1994." Overview of Domestic Terrorism Introduction Terrorism in America Legislative Responses Airline Security ... Questions to Consider Introduction As lawmakers debate what steps to take to prevent future attacks, many Americans ponder what sacrifices they are willing to make to counter the terrorist threat. Are air travelers willing to wait in longer lines at the airport so that sensitive equipment can inspect their bags for explosives? Are they willing to pay more for airplane tickets to finance new detection equipment? Are Americans willing to submit to increased security measures at the expense of their freedom of movement as well as privacy? Terrorism in America A number of terrorist attacks in the 1990s have brought the issue to the forefront of public attention, giving rise to a heightened sense of vulnerability among many Americans.

72. Educational Technology Cooperative Information on the status of a state virtual school in oklahoma is presently An overview of Webbased learning at Texas education Agency is found here http://www.sreb.org/programs/EdTech/onlinelearning/initiatives.asp

Search powered by K-12 Online Learning Initiatives SREB Report on State Virtual Schools Updated in June 2005, this report is based on survey responses from the 16 SREB states. State Virtual Schools SREB States Alabama Alabama Online High School Since January 2000, the Alabama Online High School has offered Web-based courses that afford all public school students the opportunity to access courses required for both standard and advanced diplomas, as well as online tools to prepare students for the Alabama High School Graduation Exam. State Virtual School Report - AL Arkansas Arkansas Virtual School The Arkansas Virtual High School is a pilot project funded by the Arkansas Department of Education to provide an online alternative learning environment for the students of Arkansas' public schools. State Virtual School Report - AR Florida Florida Virtual School A nationally recognized e-Learning model, FLVS was initially funded by the Florida Legislature as a pilot project in 1997. In 2000, the Florida Legislature established FLVS in state law as an independent education entity with a gubernatorial-appointed governing board. Today, FLVS serves the state of Florida and beyond, offering virtual education options for grades seven through 12 as well as for adults seeking GED alternatives. State Virtual School Report - FL Georgia GA eLearning: Expanding Opportunities. Closing Gaps

73. Oklahoma Sustainability Network www.edisonthebus.org oklahoma Kids in Environmental education, Inc. (OKIEE) is the The agency directs the Beneficial Use Monitoring Program, oklahoma s http://lists.oksustainability.org/guide/environmentaleducation.php

Home About OSN Bulletin Board Current Events ... What’s Sustainability? Announcements Discussion OSN Resource Guide: Environmental Education 39 resources are listed in the Environmental Education section. AM Conservation Group, Inc. Business 430 Sand Shore Road, Suite 7 Hackettstown NJ 07840 Phn: 1-800-777-5655 x24 Fax: 908-852-6444 www.amconservationgroup.com In addition to selling conservation products and promotional items, one of our specialties is conservation kits. We offer a number of custom kits such as water conservation, energy conservation, weatherization and a "combo" kit. We can make up an "Earth Day Kit" which can be given out to your customers or used as an educational tool for your employees. In light of the recent blackout, energy saving awareness and conservation are important issues not only for your company, but also for your customers, employees and neighbors. Center for a New American Dream Organization 6930 Carroll Avenue, Suite 900 Takoma Park MD 20912 Phn: 301-891-3683 or 1-877-68-DREAM E-mail: newdream@newdream.org

74. Oklahoma Department Of Career And Technology Education - Guidance graphic oklahoma Department of Career and Technology education Guidance (download, save and enter your own agency/school name, username and password) http://okcis.org/

Guidance OkCRN Home Special Needs ... Contact Us Welcome to OKCIS Oklahoma's Career Information System Already have your user name and password? OKCIS login page Not sure if your school/agency subscribes to OKCIS? See a list of OKCIS sites. The OKCIS is a computer-based system that combines a wealth of career, education and labor market information into one comprehensive, easy-to-use career exploration tool. OKCIS Navigator - Fall Newsletter html version PDF version OKCIS Information OKCIS Order Form (.pdf download) Primary Uses of OKCIS - handout (.pdf download) OKCIS Pricing and Purchasing Information OKCIS New User Tutorial (pdf download) OKCIS Training - Powerpoint Template (.ppt download) (download, save and enter your own agency/school name, username and password) OKCIS Bookmarks - insert your user id and password - print - cut - distribute to users These files are in .pdf format and 2 sided (download both files)

75. Surveys Of Enacted Curriculum Method of Selection State education agencies SEA Directory Membership Meetings Profiles of State education Systems for Use with NAEP http://www.ccsso.org/projects/Surveys_of_Enacted_Curriculum/

see all projects Surveys Of Enacted Curriculum Collaborative Products ... Tools select Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Col... DoDEA Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Northern Marian... Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Surveys of Enacted Curriculum Tools for Aligning Instruction, Standards, and Assessments The Surveys of Enacted Curriculum (SEC) offer a practical method for collecting, reporting, and using consistent data on instructional practices and subject content taught in classrooms. Surveys are now available for English language arts and reading, mathematics, and science (K-12). The survey instruments and reporting tools provide an objective approach for schools, districts, and states to analyze instruction in relation to content standards. Data and reports from the Surveys of Enacted Curriculum system are intended to assist educators and policy makers in several ways: alignment among instruction, standards, and assessments

76. U.S. Education Spending: 1999-2000 Current expenditures for public education in 1999–2000 totaled about $324 billion. These states were Alaska, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, and oklahoma. http://www.policyalmanac.org/education/archive/doe_education_spending.shtml

Almanac of Policy Issues Home Policy Archive Search Sponsored Listings Questia : Search over 400,000 books and journals at Questia online. FastWeb Free Scholarship Search : Find free money for college or an advanced degree. var site="sm3pwl1776" Adapted from "Revenues and Expenditures for Public Elementary and Secondary Education: School Year 1999–2000" by Frank Johnson, U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics May 16, 2002 U.S. Education Spending: 1999-2000 Nearly $373 billion of revenues were raised to fund public education for grades prekindergarten through 12 in school year 1999–2000. Current expenditures (those excluding construction, equipment, and debt financing) came to almost $324 billion. Three out of every five current expenditure dollars were spent on teachers, textbooks, and other instructional services and supplies. An average of $6,911 was spent on each student—an increase of 6.2 percent from $6,508 in school year 1998–99 (in unadjusted dollars). Total expenditures for public education, including school construction, debt financing, community services, and adult education programs, came to nearly $382 billion. These and other financial data on public elementary and secondary education are collected and reported each year by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), U.S. Department of Education. The data are part of the "National Public Education Financial Survey" (NPEFS), one of the components of the Common Core of Data (CCD) collection of surveys.

77. Centerfostatescholars.org In the first year of oklahoma Scholars, the number of Ardmore, Okla. students Texas education Agency. Academic Excellence Indicator System. 2003. http://www.centerforstatescholars.org/fact_sheet.php

The Scholars Advantage Postsecondary Achievement Wages Scholars Course of Study ... Notify me Fact Sheet The State Scholars Initiative is a simple, low-cost, high-impact strategy to motivate students to complete a set of high-school courses that prepare them for college and careers. The Initiative places business people in classrooms to promote completion of the Scholars course of study immediately before students select courses. The Center for State Scholars provides technical assistance on ways to align state policy with the Scholars course of study. Background The Initiative is based on work done by employers and educators in Arkansas, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia communities dating back to 1988. On August 29, 2002, President George W. Bush and U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige launched the State Scholars Initiative to support statewide business/education coalitions committed to improving the academic achievement of high-school students. The Need for Rigorous Coursework Bureau of Labor Statistics projections show that 80% of the top 50 fastest-growing jobs will require education beyond high school and that 40% of all new jobs will require at least an associate’s degree. Employers offering jobs that do not require postsecondary education nonetheless seek employees who are proficient in reading, math, and science, and who can solve problems, work in teams, and communicate effectively. They look for employees who can learn new skills throughout their lives. Yet a large percentage of high-school students graduate without the solid academic foundation needed to succeed in higher education and the rapidly evolving workplace.

78. Non Cate In Oklahoma A comprehensive web directory and guide to everything in oklahoma. http//www.odla.org Rate This Site Write Comments - oklahoma education Association http://www.clickstate.com/oklahoma/index.php?t=sub_pages&cat=7

79. Oklahoma - School Bullying Prevention Act NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the oklahoma Statutes as Section The State Board of education shall not have authority to require school http://www.bullypolice.org/ok_law.html

Synopsis : 2002 Oklahoma Sess. Laws H.B. 2215/ S.B. 992 Enacts the Bully Prevention Act, defines bullying; amends 70 O.S. 2001, Section 24-100 to require Safe School Committees to give special attention to bullying, incidents of unwanted physical or verbal aggression and sexual harassment and make recommendations. Encourages community involvement, one-on-one student/staff relationships, use of problem solving teams of counselors and/or school psychologists and requires the review of bullying prevention programs utilized by other states, agencies or school districts. Requires each school district to have policies addressing the prevention of bullying and education about bullying behavior. OKLAHOMA Legislative findings - Purpose of act - Definitions. ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 992 By: Rozell of the Senate and Staggs and Davis of the House An Act relating to schools; creating the School Bullying Prevention Act; providing short title; stating legislative findings; stating purpose; providing definitions; prohibiting certain construction; amending 70 O.S. 2001, Section 6-114, which relates to control and discipline of children; requiring certain policy to prohibit harassment, intimidation, and bullying of students at school; amending 70 O.S. 2001, Section 24-100, which relates to safe school committees; clarifying language; modifying requirements for study and recommendations; requiring committee to review certain prevention programs; requiring State Department of Education to distribute to schools a list of certain programs; requiring school districts to use listed programs; providing for codification; providing for recodification; and providing an effective date.

80. Oklahoma Council Of Public Affairs State Questions 705, 706 oklahoma education Lottery The agency determines mean income levels for counties and metropolitan areas. http://www.ocpathink.org/ViewEvent.asp?ID=105

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