Alternatives to the Oklahoma Parents Center for IEP Advocacy
OPC is backlogged and your IEP meeting is next week. Here are the best alternatives for Oklahoma parents who need special education advocacy help now.
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All articles about Oklahoma IEP & 504 Blueprint.
Best IEP Toolkit for Oklahoma Military Families After a PCS Move
Military families at Tinker AFB, Fort Sill, or Altus AFB need Oklahoma-specific IEP guidance immediately after a PCS transfer. Here's what works and what doesn't.
How to Navigate Oklahoma Special Education Without an Attorney
You don't need a $500/hour attorney to enforce your child's IEP rights in Oklahoma. Here's the step-by-step self-advocacy path using OAC 210:15.
504 Plan for ADHD in Oklahoma: Accommodations, Testing, and When to Upgrade
What Oklahoma parents need to know about 504 plans for ADHD — eligibility, the right accommodations to request, OSTP testing rules, and when an IEP is a better fit.
504 Plan for Anxiety in Oklahoma: How to Get It, What to Include, and When an IEP Makes More Sense
Oklahoma parents' guide to getting a 504 plan for anxiety — eligibility rules, the right accommodations, OSTP testing protections, and when to request an IEP instead.
504 Plan vs IEP in Oklahoma: How to Know Which One Your Child Needs
Understand the difference between a 504 plan and an IEP in Oklahoma, including eligibility rules, state testing accommodations, and the LNH Scholarship connection.
Compensatory Education in Oklahoma: How to Get Services Your Child Was Denied
When Oklahoma schools fail to implement an IEP or deny FAPE, compensatory education is the legal remedy. Here's how to request it and what the state complaint process involves.
Due Process Hearing in Oklahoma: How It Works and When to Use It
A parent's guide to Oklahoma special education due process — filing a complaint, the resolution session, timelines, SERC mediation, and what the 2024-2025 hearing data reveals.
Functional Behavior Assessment in Oklahoma: What It Is and When to Demand One
Understand when Oklahoma schools must conduct an FBA, how it leads to a BIP, and what to do when a district suspends your child instead of addressing root causes.
IEP for ADHD in Oklahoma: When Accommodations Aren't Enough
Learn when an Oklahoma child with ADHD qualifies for an IEP instead of just a 504 plan, what goals and services to request, and how OHI eligibility works under OAC 210:15.
IEP for Anxiety in Oklahoma: When Your Child Needs More Than Accommodations
Learn when anxiety qualifies for an IEP (not just a 504) in Oklahoma, what Emotional Disturbance eligibility requires, and what services and goals to request.
IEP for Autism in Oklahoma: Eligibility, Services, and the LNH Scholarship Option
How autism IEP eligibility works in Oklahoma, what services and goals to request, and why an active IEP unlocks the Lindsey Nicole Henry private school scholarship.
Oklahoma IEP Goal Bank: Writing Measurable Goals That Hold Up
Practical Oklahoma IEP goal examples for reading, math, behavior, autism, and communication — plus what makes a goal legally measurable under OSDE requirements.
Oklahoma IEP Guide vs Hiring a Special Education Advocate: Which Is Worth It?
Compare using an Oklahoma-specific IEP guide against hiring a special education advocate. Cost breakdown, when each makes sense, and who should choose what.
Oklahoma IEP Guide vs Wrightslaw: Which Special Education Resource Do You Actually Need?
Wrightslaw covers federal IDEA law. An Oklahoma-specific guide covers OAC 210:15 and the 45-day timeline. Here's when each one matters and who needs both.
IEP Progress Monitoring in Oklahoma: How to Track Goals and Hold the School Accountable
What Oklahoma parents need to know about IEP progress monitoring — what data the school must provide, what to do when reports show no progress, and how to document service delivery gaps.
Independent Educational Evaluation in Oklahoma: Your Rights and How to Use Them
Learn how to request an IEE at public expense in Oklahoma, what happens when a district refuses, and how Oklahoma LEAs handle cost caps under OAC 210:15.
Manifestation Determination in Oklahoma: What It Is and How to Prepare
Learn how manifestation determination reviews work in Oklahoma, what the 10-day rule means, and how to protect your child from illegal disciplinary exclusion.
Parent Rights in Oklahoma Special Education: What OAC 210:15 Actually Gives You
A practical guide to Oklahoma special education parent rights — evaluation consent, recording meetings, Prior Written Notice, and what to do when the school ignores your rights.
Special Education Advocate vs. Attorney in Oklahoma: Which One Do You Actually Need?
Compare Oklahoma special education advocates and attorneys — what they cost, when each makes sense, and how to navigate disputes without spending thousands.
Oklahoma Special Education Evaluation: How to Request One and What the 45-Day Law Requires
How Oklahoma parents request a special education evaluation, trigger the 45-school-day OAC 210:15 timeline, and respond when the school delays or denies the request.
Transition IEP Goals in Oklahoma: What the 9th Grade Mandate Means for Your Family
Oklahoma mandates transition planning before 9th grade or age 15 — earlier than federal law. Learn what transition IEP goals must include and how the alternate diploma affects FAPE.
What Is an IEP in Oklahoma? The Process, Timelines, and What to Expect
Learn what an IEP is in Oklahoma, how the 45-school-day evaluation timeline works, and what to do at your first IEP meeting under OAC 210:15.