Professional Development
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) provides high‑quality professional development for teachers, administrators, and school staff across multiple formats. Opportunities include synchronous and asynchronous virtual sessions, webinars, and in‑person regional workshops designed to support continuous improvement and instructional excellence. OSDE strongly encourages districts to exercise their local control when determining how professional development time is used, ensuring that training aligns with local needs, priorities, and strategic goals.
OSDE Connect
Educators can access a wide range of free online professional learning courses through OSDE Connect, the agency’s virtual learning platform. Many of the required professional development courses are available directly through OSDE Connect.
OSDE Connect User Statement
OSDE Connect is a virtual community of learners striving to better serve 700,000 Oklahoma schoolchildren. Every community has shared standards, and we would appreciate you upholding the following practices in your interactions and comments.
1. Encourage engagement by asking questions, sharing your perspective and inviting feedback
2. Ensure your comments are respectful of others and their points of view. If necessary, think before you comment
3. Sharing best practices and tips is beneficial, but refrain from hard-sells of products, services or ideas.
4. Be transparent about your identity; anonymous comments are not allowed.
5. Remember that your comments are your own and do not represent the Oklahoma State Department of Education but may reflect on your school, district and the education community in general
6. There is no room at OSDE Connect for hate speech or comments that demean, diminish or hurt. Violators will be removed from the platform.
Professional Development Requirements
Frequency |
Topic |
Audience |
Guiding Rule or Law |
Suggested Resources & OSDE Contact |
Frequency determined by local board of education.
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Digital Teaching and Learning |
Certified teachers and administrators.
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70 O.S. 6-192 |
ISTE Standards for Students, Educators & Administrators Office of AI and Digital Learning |
Frequency determined by local board of education.
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EL (English Learners) |
Certified employees & support staff who work with EL students.
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70 O.S. 6-192 |
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Frequency determined by local board of education. |
Family & Community Engagement
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All school personnel.
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70 O.S. 6-194
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Family & Community Engagement: OSDE Connect
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Frequency determined by local board of education. |
FERPA (Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act) |
Certified employees & support staff.
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70 O.S. 6-194
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Frequency determined by local board of education.
Except for laboratory employees who will be provided information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new chemical hazard is introduced into their work area. |
Hazardous Communications |
Certified employees & support staff.
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70 O.S. 6-194 29 CFR 1910.1200 |
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| Frequency determined by local board of education from recommendation of the Safe School Committee. | Human Trafficking |
Certified employees and support staff.
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70 O.S. § 24-100.5 |
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Frequency determined by local board of education. |
Teacher Induction Program |
First, second, & third-year teachers.
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70 O.S. 6-195
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Teacher Induction Program Guidelines Senior Director, Teacher Recruitment & Retention Autumn Kouba
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Training when initially hired and then frequency determined by local board of education. |
Student Communication |
All school personnel.
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70 O.S. 6-401 70 O.S. 6-194 |
Student Communication: OSDE Connect Senior Director, Compliance Jennifer A. Hembree, Ed.D. |
| Training when initially hired and then frequency determined by local board of education. | Title IX |
Title IX Coordinator.
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34 C.F.R. § 106.8(a) |
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Complete 3 hours of training annually.
Frequency determined by local board of education.
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Title IX, Part A Education for the Homeless & Other Laws |
District Homeless Liaison:
Certified Employees and support staff.
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Title 42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(1)(D) & (g)(6)(A)(ix) 70 O.S. 6-194
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Suggested Resources: Tuesday Talks Weekly Office Hours https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/KNKtEWolTbCN5TyS4_Qivg NAEHCY Conference. Senior Director, Federal Programs, Tammy Smith |
Initial training within 9 months of hire, or within 3 years prior to employment in the position; then 12 hours of approved training every 3 years from the date of initial employment. |
Finance |
School District encumbrance clerks and treasure clerks.
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70 O.S. 5-190
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Program Director, Financial Accounting, OCAS and Auditing katherine.black@sde.ok.gov, 405-522-0275 |
11 Days (66 hours) of training during first year of employment. |
Superintendent Training |
First-time Oklahoma superintendents.
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OAC 210:20-21-1 |
Senior Director, Compliance Jennifer A. Hembree, Ed.D. |
A teacher must earn a micro-credential to integrate health education into other content areas. |
Health Education micro-credential |
Teachers who teach health education. A stand-alone health class must be taught by a certified physical education/health teacher. |
70 O.S. § 11-103R.13 |
Health Education Micro-credential in OSDE Connect Project Manager, Health & Physical Education |
Within the first year of being assigned the content. |
Personal Financial Literacy |
Certified teachers delivering Personal Financial Literacy instruction.
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70 O.S. S 11-103.6H |
Teaching Personal Financial Literacy: OSDE Connect Project Manager, Social Studies and Personal Financial Literacy Brenda Beymer-Chapman, J.D. |
Once each school year. |
Bloodborne Pathogens |
Bloodborne pathogens training is required only for employees who have “occupational exposure” to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).
Recommended for all district personnel. |
20 CFR 1910.1030 |
OSHA Overview 1 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA Standard Project Manager, School Health Services Shawna Blackburn |
Once each school year. |
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) & Heimlich Maneuver |
One certified teacher & one non-certified staff member per school site.
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70 O.S. 1210.199 |
Student Health Services Resources Project Manager, School Health Services Shawna Blackburn |
Once each school year. |
Diabetes Management Training (DMT) |
Employees responsible for students with diabetes
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70 O.S. 1210.196.2 |
Diabetes Management Training: OSDE Connect Student Development: Safe and Healthy Schools Project Manager, School Health Services Shawna Blackburn |
Once each school year.
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Dyslexia/Dysgraphia Awareness
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Certified teachers and administrators.
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70 O.S. 6-194 |
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Once each school year
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Science of Reading
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For districts receiving greater than $2500, 10% must be spent on evidence-based professional development from an SDE approved list for any PK-5 teachers within a district. **This is a requirement for funding, but is not a requirement for all teachers to participate.
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70 O.S. § 1210.508.D |
State Department of Education has approved a list ofevidence-based professional development programswhich is published on the RSA Coordinator website. Program Director, Literacy Policy and Programs Melissa Ahlgrim literacy@sde.ok.gov |
Once each school year. |
Seizure Rescue training
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One school employee at each school.
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70 O.S. § 1210.183 |
Seizure Safe Schools Training OSDE Connect Safe and Healthy Schools Professional Learning Project Manager, School Health Services Shawna Blackburn |
Once each school year. |
Sports-Related Head Injuries-Concussion Management Guidelines- Penalties |
Game Officials and team Officials.
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70 O.S. 24-155(C)(1) |
NFHS: Concussion in Sports Training |
Once each school year. |
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training |
Coach of an athletic activity, school nurses, and athletic trainers.
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70 O.S. 24-156 |
OSDE Resources and Information OSDH Sudden Cardiac Arrest, CPR, AED, and First Aid Requirements Approved providers of Sudden Cardiac Arrest training courses for coaches: Provider: National Federation of High Schools Course: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Provider: Sports Safety International Chase Morris Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act Project Manager, School Health Services Shawna Blackburn |
Once each school year if medications are being dispensed at the school. |
Medication Administration Training |
Any school personnel that may administer medications.
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70 O.S. § 1-116.2 |
Medication Administration Training: OSDE Connect Project Manager, School Health Services Shawna Blackburn |
Once each school year before the school year begins or upon hiring. |
Allergy and Anaphylaxis Training |
Required training for all teachers and staff who are directly responsible for students in the K-12 setting, starting 8/1/25.
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70 O.S. § 1-116.3 |
Allergy and Anaphylaxis: OSDE Connect Project Manager, School Health Services Shawna Blackburn |
All student teachers during the resident year and at least one time every three (3).
At least once every three (3) years. |
Autism |
All student teachers of students in early childhood programs through grade three shall be required to complete the autism training. All other teachers and education support professionals of students in early childhood programs through grade three. |
70 O.S. 2011.194.6
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Special Education Services: (405) 521-3351 |
Once every three years. |
Vision Screening Provider Training |
Screeners of K, 1st, and 3rd grade are required to take this training and be on the statewide vision registry at OSDH.
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70 O.S. § 1210.284 |
OSDH Vision Screening Resources Project Manager, School Health Services Shawna Blackburn |
First year of hire, then once every fifth academic year |
Alcohol and Drug Awareness |
Certified employees & support staff. First year of hire, then once every fifth academic year |
70 O.S. 1210.229-5 (A)(4) |
Student Development: StudentDevelopment@sde.ok.gov |
First year and then once every fifth academic year. |
Bullying Prevention |
All school personnel.
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70 O.S. 24-100.4.A9 OAC 210:10-1-20 |
Prevention and Intervention - OSDE Connect Student Development: StudentDevelopment@sde.ok.gov |
First year and then once every fifth academic year. |
Child Abuse and Neglect; Child Sexual Abuse Awareness & Reporting |
Certified teachers and administrators.
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70 O.S. § 6-194 |
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First year and then once every fifth academic year. |
Mental Health Needs of Students |
Certified employees.
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70 O.S. 6-194.3(A) |
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services Student Mental Health Resources Crisis Preparedness and Response Student Development: StudentDevelopment@sde.ok.gov |
First year and then once every fifth academic year. |
Suicide Awareness training
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All school personnel.
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70 O.S. § 24-100.7 |
School-Based Suicide Prevention (Oklahoma Dept. of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services) |
Every five (5) years, each driver shall have successfully completed four (4) hours per year of Inservice training approved by the State Department of Education |
Bus Driver Training |
School Bus Drivers
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OAC 210:30-5-8 (Section b:3-A) |
Mat Luse mat.luse@sde.ok.gov |
2025-2026 Required Professional Development
Topic |
Audience |
Guiding Rule or Law |
Osde | Dates, Frequency, & Suggested Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol and Drug Awareness |
Certified employees & support staff |
70 O.S. 1210.225 70 O.S. 1210.229-5 |
First year of hire, then once every fifth academic year |
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Autism |
Certified employees & support staff who work with students in early childhood to third grade |
H.B. 1684 70 O.S. 2011.194.6 SB 2071 |
One time every three years |
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Bloodborne Pathogens |
Certified employees & support staff |
20 CFR 1910.1030 |
Once each school year
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Bullying Prevention |
Certified employees & support staff |
HB 1661 70 O.S. 24-100 OAC 210:10-1-20 |
Annual training for all school staff, including SROs. Prevention and Intervention - OSDE Connect |
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Bus Driver Training |
School Bus Drivers |
OAC 210:30-5-8 (Section b:3-A) |
4 hours of training every year Documentation for each bus driver must be recorded on the Annual Inservice Form https://sde.ok.gov/sites/ok.gov.sde/files/Inservicesubjects2013.pdf |
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) & Heimlich Maneuver |
One certified teacher & one non-certified staff member per school site |
70 O.S. 1210.199 |
Once each school year |
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Child Abuse and Neglect; Child Sexual Abuse Awareness & Reporting |
Certified employees & support staff
1st year a certified teacher is employed by a school district and then once every 5th year |
H.B. 1684 Amendment to 70 O.S. 6-194, 24-100.5 70 O.S. 1210.160, 1210.161; 10 O.S. 601.69 |
At least annual training on recognition and reporting of suspected abuse. Mandatory Reporting Presentation.Olinger.2020.pdf Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth Youth Violence Prevention Best Practices.docx
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Diabetes Management Training (DMT) |
Employees responsible for students with diabetes |
H.B. 1051 70 O.S. 1210.196.2 |
Once each school year |
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Digital Teaching and Learning |
Certified teachers |
H.B. 1576 70 O.S. 6-192 |
Frequency determine by board of education International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) |
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Dyslexia/Dysgraphia Awareness
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Certified teachers and administrators |
H.B. 1228 70 O.S. 6-194 |
Must be offered once each school year for all certified staff including information about the characteristics of dyslexia, identification and evidence-based interventions, as well as resources for teachers, parents, and students.
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EL (English Learners) |
Certified employees & support staff who work with EL students |
20 USC 6301 2015,ESSA,Section 3115 (c)(2) Public Law 114-95 70 O.S. 6-192 & 194 |
Annual professional development activities focused on effective implementation of district Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP) instructional model(s) Suggested: EL Instruction & Professional Development OSDE Connect Courses Annual WIDA Professional Development Opportunities |
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Family & Community Engagement |
School personnel |
OAC 210:20-19-2 |
Type and frequency determined by local board of education
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FERPA (Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act) |
Certified employees & support staff |
20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 3 4 CFR Part 99 (Section 438 of the General Education Provisions Act, P.L. 90-247 and P.L. 93-380 as amended) OAC 210:1-3-8 |
Once each school year https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/ferpa |
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Finance |
School District encumbrance clerks and treasurer clerks |
70 O.S. 5-190 OAR 210:25-5-10 OAR 210:25-5-11 |
Initial training within 9 months of hire, or within 3 years prior to employment in the position; then 12 hours of approved training every 3 years from the date of initial employment. Oklahoma Administrative Rule for: |
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Hazardous Communications |
Certified employees & support staff |
29 CFR 1910.1200 |
Once each school year |
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Health Education micro-credential |
Teachers who teach health education A stand-alone health class must be taught by a certified physical education/health teacher. A teacher must earn a micro-credential to integrate health education into other content areas. |
Health Education Act (70 O.S. § 11-103R.13) |
Health Education Micro-credential in OSDE Connect and |
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Human Trafficking |
Certified employees and support staff |
70 O.S. Supp. 2018, Section 24-100.5 |
Safe School Committees to recommend PD needs of faculty and staff to recognize and report suspected human trafficking U.S. Department of Homeland Security https://southerngritadvocacy.org/ To request in-person HT training for your school. |
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Mental Health Needs of Students |
Certified employees and support staff |
70 O.S. 6-194.3 |
The first year a certified teacher is employed by a district, and then once every fifth academic year Oklahoma Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services |
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Personal Financial Literacy |
Certified teachers delivering Personal Financial Literacy instruction |
70 O.S. S 11-103.6H |
Every Personal Financial Literacy (PFL) teacher within the first year of being assigned this content must complete training on the OAS for PFL |
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Racial & Ethnic Education |
Certified employees & support staff |
OAC 210:20-19-2 |
Type and frequency determined by local board of education |
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Science of Reading Effective 2022-2023 school year |
For districts receiving greater than $2500, 10% must be spent on evidence-based professional development from an SDE approved list for any PK-5 teachers within a district. **This is a requirement for funding, but is not a requirement for all teachers to participate. |
70 O.S. § 1210.508.D |
Once each school year State Department of Education has approved a list of evidence-based professional development programs which is published on the RSA Coordinator website. |
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Seizure Rescue training |
One school employee at each school |
70 O.S. § 1210.183 |
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Sports-Related Head Injuries-Concussion Management Guidelines- Penalties |
Student athletes and their parents/guardians, coaches, game and team officials |
70 O.S. 24-155 |
Once each school year
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STEM micro-credential |
Teachers of STEM subjects (optional) |
H.B. 2752 |
Resources forthcoming and to be developed in coordination with the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability (OEQA) |
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Sudden Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training |
Student-athletes, their parents/guardians, and coaches. Each must also sign and return a completed information sheet and acknowledgement statement. Once each year, a coach of an athletic activity, school nurses, and athletic trainers shall complete sudden cardiac arrest training. |
S.B. 239 70 O.S. 24-156 |
Once each school year by a provider approved by the OSDH
Provider: National Federation of High Schools Provider: Sports Safety International |
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Suicide Awareness training |
All staff in 1st year at a school district and then once every 5th year |
S.B. 21 |
Biennial training. School-Based Suicide Prevention (Oklahoma Dept. of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services) |
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Superintendent Training |
First-time Oklahoma superintendents |
OAC 210:20-21-1 |
11 days (66 hours) of training during first year of employment as a superintendent |
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Teacher Induction Program |
First, second, & third-year teachers Mentors Instructional Coaches |
70 O.S. 6-195 70 O.S. 6-182 70 O.S. 1-116 |
Frequency determined by board of education |
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Title IX |
Certified employees & support staff of institutions receiving federal financial assistance |
Sex Discrimination (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972) |
At least one certified or support staff named as Title IX coordinator to ensure compliance. Training determined by local board of education. Title IX Coordinators’ Newsletter |
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Title IX, Part A Education for the Homeless & Other Laws |
Certified Employees and support staff |
Title 42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(1)(D) & (g)(6)(A)(ix) |
District Homeless Liaison: Complete 3 hours of training annually. Training is determined by the district. Suggested Resources: Tuesday Talks Weekly Office Hours https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/KNKtEWolTbCN5TyS4_Qivg NAEHCY Conference. Certified Employees and support staff: complete training provided by Homeless Liaison or approved vendor annually |
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TLE Framework Training |
Evaluators of certified personnel |
70 O.S. 6-101.10 |
Initial certification training and recertification training must be completed before conducting evaluations of certified personnel |
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Workplace Safety Training in Schools |
Teachers of grades 7-12 are informed of the importance of incorporating training into curriculum |
S.B. 262 70 O.S. 11-103.6j |
Frequency determined by board of education. |
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Student Communication |
All school district staff |
H.B. 3958 70 O.S. 6-401 |
Schools provide training, developed by the State Department of Education, for school personnel on student communication requirements. |
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Vision Screening Provider Training |
Screeners of K, 1st, and 3rd grade are required to take this training and be on the statewide vision registry at OSDH |
70 O.S. § 1210.284 |
OSDH Vision Screening Resources |
|
Medication Administration Training |
Recommended training per OSDH |
70 O.S. § 1-116.2 |
|
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Allergy and Anaphylaxis Training |
Required training for all teachers and staff who are directly responsible for students in the K-12 setting, starting 8/1/25 |
70 O.S. § 1-116.3 |
OSDE Connect Training Course (live 7/1/25) |
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