Alternative Education
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Alternative Education Department is committed to providing guidance and support in order to promote excellence in education.
Coffee with the Alt. Ed. Team
Dates and Registration
Summer 2025
Wednesday, May 21st at 9:00 - Graduation Requirements - Christie Sturgeon/OSDE
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Wednesday, May 28th at 9:00 - Student intake processes
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Wednesday, June 4th at 9:00 - Community service - Kim Vickery/Stroud
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Wednesday, June 11th at 9:00 - Bring your life skill curriculum to the table –Debra Webb/Elk City
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Wednesday, June 18th at 9:00 -Workforce opportunities with Meredeth Dennis/OSDE
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Wednesday, June 25th at 9:00 – Feed back from Coffee’s with the Alt. Ed Team
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Important Documents
- High School Support Indicator
- Alternative Education Regions Map
- Deregulation for Abbreviated Day
- Statutory Waiver for Alternative Education
- Teaching Out of Certification Exemption Form (Missy 1-5 regions, Leslie 6-10 regions)
- 16 Criteria
- Authorization to Pay Form
- FY25 Alternative Education Evidence Criteria Review
- Oklahoma Alternative Education Program Application and Review Process
- Policies and Procedures PowerPoint
- Alternative Education Reports
- Frequently Asked Questions
- FY24 To Do List
- Behavior Attendance and Grades Report
- Alt. Ed. Rubric
- End of Year Survey Questions FY24
- Sample of state and Local MOU
- Individualized Graduation Plan
- Sample cooperative agreement (MOU)
- Life Skills Checklist
Resources
Oklahoma uses alternative education programs to reduce dropouts and enhance graduation rates across the state. While, every program must incorporate 16 research-based components that include individualized and effective instruction, clear and measurable program goals and objectives, counseling and social service components, and individualized graduation plans for all students, the approach of each district or cooperative program reflects local differences.