State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG)

The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE), Special Education Services (SES) has been awarded a five-year grant by the U.S. Department of Education. The 2022 Oklahoma State Personnel Development Grant (OK SPDG IV), which will run from October 2022 until October 2027, is used to assist the OSDE in reforming and improving systems for professional development in order to improve results for children with disabilities. 

Checkout more resources on our SPDG linktree webpage.

Join educators, administrators, and MTSS teams from across the state for the 2026 OKMTSS Winter Conference — a two-day professional learning experience designed to deepen your understanding of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and strengthen district-wide implementation.

📍 Location

• Owasso Tech Center Address: 10800 N 145th East Ave, Owasso, OK 74055
   

🗓️ Dates & Schedule

• Pre-Conference: January 22, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Main Conference: January 23, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
   

🔗 Registration

• Registration Information: To secure your spot today please visit the 2026 OKMTSS Winter Conference Registration webpage for more information.
   

🌟 What to Expect

• Collaborative sessions aligned with the OKMTSS statewide sequence

• Networking opportunities with districts at every stage of implementation

• Practical strategies for data-based decision making, tiered supports, and inclusive practices

• Insights from state leaders and implementation experts

Whether you're just beginning your MTSS journey or refining existing systems, this conference offers tools, inspiration, and community to move your work forward.

The SPDG MTSS Implementation Course will provide the essential knowledge on the components of a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS), including sustainable teaming, data-driven decision making, and evidence-based practices within a continuous improvement model. Participants will develop knowledge and practice skills with implementation steps. Click the buttons below to join the course.  

Please view the OKMTSS Introductory Guide to learn more about Oklahoma Multi-Tiered System Of Support.

• Implementation Resources
• Professional Development
• Coaching
• Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

• Alexa Hudak, SPDG/SSIP, Program Manager
• Jasmin Brown, SPDG/SSIP, Project Manager
  
• Wendy Hardwick, MTSS Specialist
• Racheal Becker, MTSS Specialist
• Benjamin Taylor, Digital Data & AI Project Manager

The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE), Special Education Services (SES) has been awarded a five-year grant by the U.S. Department of Education. The 2022 Oklahoma State Personnel Development Grant (OK SPDG IV), which will run from October 2022 until October 2027, is used to assist the OSDE in reforming and improving systems for professional development in order to improve results for children with disabilities.