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20 Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Rule Changes

The Oklahoma Tax Commission has released new rules for the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit. OPSA has made a list of 20 important changes for our...

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Oklahoma School Savings Plan Programs

The office of the Oklahoma State Treasurer offers two state savings plan programs. The Oklahoma 529 for education savings and the Oklahoma Able...

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Simplifying Special Education Lingo

Understanding special education terms can be difficult, especially the many acronyms used. Getting to know some of the most common acronyms can help...

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Oklahoma Private School Accreditation

Did you know that private schools must be accredited to receive the Lindsey Nicole Henry (LNH) Scholarship and for their students' families to be...

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New Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Rules Signed into Law

House Bill 3388, which makes some changes to the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit (PCTC), has been signed into law by Gov. Kevin Stitt. OPSA has...

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Oklahoma Ranks #7 in Parent Power! Index

Oklahoma is ranked #7 in the US in the 2024 Parent Power! Index, published by the Center for Education Reform (CER).

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The Importance of the Science of Reading

OPSA partnered with public and private school parents, teachers, reading therapists, community partners, and administrators to dive into the Science...

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The Basics of an Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Being at the IEP table can be intimidating, however, we can equip you so it doesn't have to be! Watch our four-part video series of our IEP Parent...

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Pictured from left to right: Dr. Johnson, Mike Robins, Geoff Covalt, Jared Reece and John Harris at Kingfisher High School

Kingfisher teacher awarded $1,000 scholarship by Every Kid Counts Oklahoma

Every Kid Counts Oklahoma (EKCO) is partnering with local businesses to award innovative Oklahoma educators with a direct gift to their classroom....

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EKCO & Choice Matters School Choice Expo 2023

EKCO was proud to partner with Choice Matters to host two School Choice Expos in Oklahoma to celebrate National School Choice Week! The Oklahoma City...

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Open Transfer District Openings and Guidelines

With the enactment of Senate Bill 783 (2021), the Legislature made comprehensive reforms to Oklahoma’s school transfer laws, namely revising the...

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