Oklahoma City Public Schools Special Education will be hosting a Special Education Boot Camp, approved by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

The Non-Traditional Route to Certification, also known as Boot Camp, is a pathway that prepares candidates with the knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a Special Education teacher throughout the state of Oklahoma.

This program allows applicants to receive a non-traditional special education teaching certificate. Candidates then complete a training course, including 6 Saturdays of training with OKCPS Special Education staff, and a 30-hour practicum. 

Requirements to apply are:

• Have earned a four-year degree from an Institution of Higher Education holding Regional Accreditation; 
• Have a grade point average of 2.75 or higher from a previous degree program;
• Can pass a National Background check;
• Have a recommendation from a representative at a school district or Higher Ed;
• Commit to completing a master's degree or certificate in special education (The OKCPS Sped department will reimburse for the master's program if they remain with OKCPS for at least 3 years) 

TENTATIVE Training dates for Fall 2022 are (8:00a-3:30p):

• August 20
• August 27
• September 10
• September 17
• September 24
• October 1

All training will be held at Wheeler Middle School, 501 SE 25th Street, OKC, OK. 73129

Interested candidates should complete the below application and submit it to emtrussell@okcps.org or specialeducation@okcps.org with appropriate documentation. 

The deadline to apply is June 10, 2022!