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Oklahoma Parents Center, Inc.

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Our goal is to educate and support parents and professionals in building partnerships that meet the needs of children and youth with disabilities.

What is the Purpose of the OPC? The purpose of the PTI project is to help Oklahoma parents and families:
◾Better understand the nature of their children’s disabilities and their children’s educational, developmental, and transitional needs;
◾Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with their child’s educators and other professionals;
◾Participate in decision-making processes, including those related to their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP);
◾Understand about the range, type and quality of options, programs and services, technologies, practices and interventions that are based on scientifically-based research;
◾Understand the resources available to assist their children at school and home;
◾Understand their rights as provided under IDEA (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004); and
◾Participate in activities at the school level that benefit their children and to participate in parental involvement activities.

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween🧡🎃

10/29/2026

🎃🧡 ESTE HALLOWEEN, ¡RECORDEMOS!

Cada niño vive esta celebración de manera diferente.

🍬 El niño que toma más de un dulce quizá tenga dificultades con la motricidad fina.

💬 El niño que no dice «¡dulce o truco!» o «gracias» quizá no se comunique con palabras.

🥜 El niño que parece decepcionado al ver los dulces quizá tenga una alergia alimentaria.

👻 El niño que no lleva disfraz quizá tenga autismo o diferencias en el procesamiento sensorial.

💜 La persona que parece demasiado mayor para pedir dulces quizá tenga una discapacidad del desarrollo.

✨ Seamos comprensivos, pacientes y amables.

No conocemos la historia que hay detrás de cada persona. Evitemos juzgar y elijamos comprender.

🦋 La inclusión también se celebra.

Compartiendo información, sembramos comprensión.

10/29/2026

Another sensory-friendly event for friends in Woodward and the surrounding area! We will be adding it to our list later today.

10/28/2026

When a student's behavior interferes with learning, families and educators may ask, "What can we do about this behavior?"

But perhaps there's another question worth asking first: "What can we learn about why this behavior is happening?" That's where our next special education acronym comes into the conversation - FBA.

FBA stands for Functional Behavioral Assessment. An FBA is a process used to better understand the purpose or function of a student's behavior and the factors that may contribute to it.

Rather than focusing only on the behavior itself, an FBA explores what happens before and after the behavior. Information may be gathered through observations, interviews, and a review of existing data.

For example, a student who frequently leaves their seat during instruction may be avoiding a difficult task, seeking attention, or responding to another need. An FBA helps the team investigate possible explanations rather than make assumptions. Information from an FBA can help the team develop positive behavioral supports and may inform a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) to address the student's individual needs.

Why does this matter? When we focus only on stopping a behavior, we may miss important information about what the student needs.

Understanding FBA can help families and educators move beyond assumptions, share observations, ask questions, and participate more meaningfully in developing appropriate supports.

What might a student's behavior be telling us about their needs, and what can we learn that will help us respond more effectively? For more information, visit the OSDE-SES Policy and Procedures Manual, starting at page 402.

For more information, visit the Oklahoma State Department of Education - Special Education Services (OSDE-SES) Policy and Procedures Manual, starting at page 365 at https://bit.ly/4xQcnSp.

We invite you to follow along each week and share your questions, experiences, and insights as we learn together.

10/27/2026

🎃👻 Trunk or Treat Success! 🍬🧡

What a wonderful time we had at our Trunk or Treat event with Sooner SUCCESS! 🎃

The Oklahoma Parents Center had so much fun connecting with families, seeing all the creative costumes, and sharing smiles and sweet treats with our community! 🍭🍫

We love opportunities like these to come together, build connections, and support the amazing families in our community.

10/27/2026

10/27/2026

In 2022, with support from the Educating All Learners Alliance, the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) hosted listening sessions with young adults, parents, educators, transition specialists, transition service providers, college disability services staff, and researchers in the field.

10/27/2026

We are so appreciative of Cornerstone Caregiving (Stillwater) for their donation of new blood pressure monitors to our Device Reutilization Program.

Through the Device Reutilization Program, staff connect gently used and surplus medical equipment with Oklahomans who need it most. Right now, more than 100 people are waiting for a blood pressure monitor, and we’re asking for help to meet that need.

If you have a new or gently used wrist cuff or upper-arm blood pressure monitor you no longer need, consider donating it to Oklahoma ABLE Tech. Your donation could help someone monitor their health from home and have greater independence in managing their care. Donations help support individuals with disabilities, older adults, caregivers, and Oklahomans with limited financial resources.

To donate, complete the Device Donation Form on our website at https://bit.ly/3V7w4Hl or text DONATE to 833-751-9128.

Thank you, Cornerstone Caregiving, for your donation!

10/23/2026

Moore Autism Center is hosting an indoor Sensory-Friendly Trick-or-Treat night on Tuesday, October 27, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at their office, located at 1040 SW 4th Street, Moore, OK 73160.

Attendees can trick-or-treat from office to office, and enjoy free pizza, cookies, and candy when they're done trick-or-treating!

No registration is needed; just show up and join the fun! Costumes are optional, and everyone is welcome!

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624 N. Hinckley
Holdenville, OK
74848

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/

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