C.S.I. Update!

You can now register for C.S.I. (Career Services Investigation):  Breaking the Transition Code.  Workshops will be held at the following locations:
February 12, 2013 - Indian Capital Technology Center in Muskogee
February 14, 2013 - Mid-Del Technology Center in Midwest City
February 22, 2013 - Western Technology Center in Burns Flat

Registration Link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dE9MTmJsZ2lwQ01FYjBTNm1rVHdsTHc6MA#gid=0

CSI: Career Services Investigation

 CSI:

 Career Services Investigation 

Trying to fill out IEP transition pages and don’t know where to start? “Break the transition code” by joining the Career and Academic Connections Division CSI team. Learn more about disability employment, IEP’s and transition. Discover through training how the Oklahoma Career Information System (OKCIS) can help you break the code. More information coming soon!

Positive Feel Good News

I ran across this story on DisabilityScoop, and wanted to share it with everyone.  Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks, and I am thankful for people that make moments like this possible.  Check out the the article and video, "Homecoming King with Cerebral Palsy Takes First Steps."
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2012/11/13/homecoming-first-steps/16834/

Upcoming Events

• 6th Annual Prevention and Recovery Conference - Presented by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Norman, OK.  November 28-30, 2012

• Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference - Conference will be held at the University of Central Oklahoma in Constitution Hall on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

FYI

I just wanted to pass along some information on upcoming events that deal with disabilities.

• The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia premiers Monday, October 29 on HBO.  You can check out the films synopsis at http://thebigpicturemovie.com/

• Educators...Dream Weavers, OKCEC 48th Annual Conference will be held at the Moore Norman Technology Center on February 28 & March 1, 2013.

• CEC releases new position on special education teacher evaluations.  To learn more about the position attend the webinar scheduled for December 12 from 4 to 5 p.m. ET or 7 to 8 p.m. ET.  It is free to CEC members ($49.00 for nonmembers).   Register online at:  http://www.cec.sped.org/scriptcontent/custom/events/webinar_detail.cfm?webinar=WEB1218&utm_source=cec&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Position+on+Special+Education+Teacher+Evaluation

Oklahoma Transition Institute

The 7th Annual Oklahoma Transition Institute will be held  November 7 through November 9, 2012 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in Norman, OK.  Participants will learn about laws regarding transition, effective secondary transition practices, and how to develop a plan for improving transition programs.  Registration is free!!  Register today at http://zarrowcenter.ou.edu or call (405)325-8951.

2013 Oklahoma Youth Leadership Forum

The 2013 Oklahoma Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) for students with disabilities will be June 11-15, 2013.
YLF is a leadership development program for Oklahoma high school juniors and seniors with disabilities.  This is a week-long forum on a college campus focusing on leadership, assistive technology, independent living, higher education, career development options and the Oklahoma legislative process.
More information and applications can be downloaded at:  http://www.okddc.ok.gov/youth_leadership_forum.html

Building A Resume

I ran across a great information sheet this week on resume tips for students with disabilities.  The sheet was put out by the National Family Advocacy and Support Training Project (FAST) which is a project of the PACER Center.  The information sheet has some really good tips for all students trying to create their first resume.  Check it out, and share with students and parents!

Building a Resume:  Tips for Youth with Disabilities
http://www.fastfamilysupport.org/fasttraining/FirstJob/English/FAST%20-building%20a%20resume.pdf