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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.

State Personnel Development Grant (IV) Cohort 2b Applications OPEN

The Oklahoma State Personnel Development Grant (OK-SPDG) provides support for the implementation of OKMTSS through three levels of services. The OK-SPDG develops and makes freely available implementation tools and resources and asynchronous professional development opportunities. At a limited capacity, OK-SPDG provides support through synchronous/virtual workshops and professional development sessions.

The purpose of this application process is to identify at least two school districts that could most benefit from the resources and services provided by the OK-SPDG to implement OKMTSS. SPDG staff and consultants will provide technical assistance, professional development, and coaching on the implementation of OKMTSS. For more information on the training and resources provided through this project, please refer to Section III. BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION.

Application for support is open to all Oklahoma districts serving students Kindergarten through 12th grade. For schools that do not serve all K-12 students, they will need to partner and complete the application with their feeder schools to ensure that the support spans K-12.  To be considered for SPDG Cohort 2 Coaching Support, the application must be completed in its entirety. All applications will be reviewed using a standardized rubric to measure capacity and readiness for MTSS implementation.

Following application review, top districts will participate in an On-Site Tour with SPDG staff. If selected for an On-Site Tour and Interview, SPDG staff will tour at least one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The interview portion will include the superintendent, a district leadership team, and any other personnel who contributed to application development. For more information about the application please review the State Personnel Development Grant IV Application PDF.

  • April 15, 2026- Applications open
  • May 1, 2026- Applications close
  • May 5-15, 2026- On-site Tours and Interviews
  • May 19, 2026- Selected districts notified

2026 OKMTSS Summer Conference

We are reaching out to request your collaboration and support for the OKMTSS 2026 Summer Conference, held June 24, 25, and 26th. We have increasingly had record attendance each year and are excited to continue the momentum towards improved student outcomes. 

June 24, 2026😎

Pre-Conference Sessions: 

  • 🌅Option 1: 8:00-11:00AM MTSS 101 & Needs Assessment presented by LinkIt
  • 🔅Option 2: 12:00PM-3:00PM MTSS 201, 202, 203, EarlyMTSS
  • 💻Option 3: 8:00-3:00PM Data Based Individualization (DBI Training) lunch break from 11-12pm
  • 🏫Option 4: 3:15-4:00PM School Panel; School Panel Participant

June 25-26, 2026🌞

Main Conference Information:

Main Conference will feature keynote presentations, breakout sessions, poster sessions, and vendors. Application for presentations, posters, and vendors must be completed by April 10th. You will receive confirmation by April 24th. 

Please be sure to complete your Registration for our ability to accurately expect participation. 

The OKMTSS Summer Conference will be held at the Reed Center in Midwest City🏨 

Welcome to the Delta Hotel by Marriott Midwest City at the Reed Conference Center. We are glad to be the host for your event! Attendees may book a standard double queen room for check in June 23 and check outby June 26. There are 15 double queens and 30 king rooms held per day. If you get an error, one day may be full. Reach out to the contact below to add more rooms to block!

Please note, our cancellation policy is 24 hours prior to arrival. We are proud to be Midwest City's only full-service hotel with a restaurant and bar. We do NOT offer complimentary breakfast. If you need special accommodations, need to book outside these dates due to travel arrangements, or would prefer direct assistance making your reservations, please email Erin at esnow@depalmahotels.com. She is happy to assist!!

SCHOOL DISTRICT PLEASE NOTE: If you are Oklahoma sales tax exempt and/or paying via a purchase order, you MUST email these documents to Jennifer at jsmith@depalmahotels.com at the time of booking.

Please use this Reservation-Link to book with the group rate.

SPDG MTSS Implementation Course:

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.  

To access the SPDG MTSS Implemtation course please view OSDE Connect website to locate this course. 

SPDG Supports

SPDG Staff

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.

Last Modified on Apr 15, 2026