IDEA-B Panel
About the Oklahoma IDEA-B Advisory Panel
The purpose of the Oklahoma Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Advisory Panel is to provide policy guidance with respect to special education and related services for children with disabilities eligible under IDEA in the State.
The Advisory Panel is “Advisory” to the Oklahoma State Department of Education – Office of Special Education Services (OSDE-SES). The Advisory Panel advises the State Superintendent of Public Instruction through the State Director of Special Education.
Further information clarifying the purpose and duties of the Advisory Panel can be found in the Operating Guidelines.
Membership
In accordance with federal regulations, the Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction appoints members to the Advisory Panel for three-year terms.
Membership of the panel consists of representatives from public and private sectors who by virtue of their position, interest, and training contribute to the education of children with disabilities. A majority of the Advisory Panel is comprised of individuals with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities.
Required Members
The membership of the Advisory Panel must be consistent with 34 CFR § 300.168(a):
- Parents of children with disabilities (age birth through 26)
- Individuals with disabilities
- Teachers
- Representatives of institutions of higher education that prepare special education and related services personnel
- State and local education officials, including officials who carry out activities under subtitle B of title VII of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11431 et seq.)
- Administrators of programs for children with disabilities
- Representatives of other State agencies involved in the financing or delivery of related services to children with disabilities
- Representatives of private schools and public charter schools
- Not less than one representative of a vocational, community, or business organization concerned with the provision of transition services to children with disabilities
- A representative from the State child welfare agency responsible for foster care
- Representatives from the State juvenile and adult corrections agencies
- Others, as appropriate, as appointed by the State Superintendent
Meeting Agendas, Minutes and Handouts
Annual Reports
Contact Information
Questions concering the Advisory Panel and the Panel's operation should be directed to IDEABPanel@sde.ok.gov.
