Oklahoma Parents Center, Inc.

10/03/2025

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YES -- oh YES - she has a big ole mouth.

10/03/2025

🌟 Staff Feature: Lauren Gann 🌟

This month, we’re celebrating three amazing years with Lauren at the Oklahoma Parents Center! 💚

Lauren uses both her professional expertise and personal experiences to support families of children with disabilities. She holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology and spent over five years as a Special Education Behavior Coach, specializing in behavior planning and positive interventions. She also has experience in pediatric and adolescent mental health, including both residential and acute psychiatric care settings.

As a former DHS foster parent and adoptive mom to her son with multiple disabilities — and the child of two parents with disabilities — Lauren understands the challenges families face on a deeply personal level. This unique perspective fuels her passion for advocacy, resilience, and building strong support systems.

At OPC, Lauren helps families navigate the IEP and 504 processes, dispute resolutions, and behavior strategies. She also keeps our website and online resources up to date so families can easily access the information they need.

When she’s not working, Lauren loves reading, painting, writing, doing cosmetology projects, and going on outdoor adventures with her chihuahua! 🐾📚🎨

10/02/2025

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10/02/2025

🌟 Stay Connected with Oklahoma Parents Center! 🌟

📱 We’re not just on Facebook — come join us on Instagram and TikTok too for tips, resources, and inspiration to help families and youth thrive:
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✨ And don’t forget to check out our Youth & Self-Advocacy section on our website! It’s packed with tools to help teens and young adults speak up for themselves, understand their rights, and become confident advocates. 💪

👉 Explore it here: oklahomaparentscenter.org/self-advocacy/

10/02/2025

‼️Join us tomorrow💥 📚 Understanding Your Child’s IEP 🧩

Join us for an informative and empowering online workshop designed to help parents navigate the special education process with confidence! This session will provide a brief overview of what’s included in an Individualized Education Program (IEP), how to prepare for meetings, tips for resolving disagreements, and the important role parents play in advocating for their child’s needs.

🗓️ When: October 3, 2025 — 1:00 PM
💻 Where: Online via Zoom
👩‍🏫 Presenters: Lauren Gann & Jennifer Dority

✅ Register in advance: https://shorturl.at/dHR52

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your understanding and make a difference in your child’s education journey! 💙

10/01/2025

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10/01/2025

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10/01/2025

Join us for this month's M&M training session " Understanding Your Child's IEP." It's an hour long and FREE online. Use the link to register for it! https://oklahomaparentscenter-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/5d10xGwtRK-H_wq6EMR5ng

Reúnase con nosotros para la capacitación de este mes, "Comprendiendo el IEP de Su Niño." Es de una hora, y completamente GRATIS en linea. Use elste enlace para inscribirse.
https://oklahomaparentscenter-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/5d10xGwtRK-H_wq6EMR5ng

10/01/2025

🌟 Partner Spotlight: Allyson Robinson🌟

We’re thrilled to celebrate our partnership with Allyson, a dedicated leader making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities across Oklahoma! 💛

Allyson serves as a Director for the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Department of Wellness Sponsored Programs, where she oversees all Accessibility Programs, including Oklahoma ABLE Tech — the state’s Assistive Technology (AT) Act Program. Through her leadership, individuals of all ages and in all environments statewide gain access to the tools and support they need to thrive.

Her work also extends to programs like the Special Education Resolution Center (SERC) and the Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council (ORC), providing vital resources to both K-12 students and adults preparing for or already part of Oklahoma’s workforce. Additionally, Allyson supports OSU’s Student Accessibility Services, ensuring students receive the accommodations and opportunities they deserve.

With a strong background in speech pathology and assistive technology, Allyson has dedicated over 13 years to OSU. She even spent nine of those years teaching Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to graduate students, shaping the next generation of professionals. Before joining OSU, she served children ages 3–18 as a speech-language pathologist at Pawnee Public Schools.

💛 We absolutely love being partners with Allyson here at the Oklahoma Parents Center. Her passion, leadership, and dedication to improving accessibility and opportunity for all make her an incredible advocate and ally for families across Oklahoma.

10/01/2025

🎉✨ We’re Celebrating 25 Years! ✨🎉

The Oklahoma Parents Center, Inc. is proud to celebrate 25 years of service to families across Oklahoma! Since 2000, we’ve been dedicated to empowering families of children with disabilities by providing free training, information, and support — helping parents become strong advocates for their children. 💪💛

As the only federally funded Parent Training and Information Center in Oklahoma, we’re honored to stand alongside families, educators, and partners like the Oklahoma State Department of Education to build brighter futures for children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 26.

💚 Over the past quarter-century, we’ve:
✅ Supported thousands of families statewide
✅ Built strong partnerships to improve student outcomes
✅ Advocated for inclusive education and services

Thank YOU — our families, partners, and supporters — for believing in our mission and helping us achieve this incredible milestone. Here’s to the next 25 years of advocating for children with disabilities to build a better future! 🌟

👉 Learn more about our mission and resources at: www.OklahomaParentsCenter.org

09/30/2025

Always be kind!

09/30/2025

❄️ You're invited to the 2026 OKMTSS Winter Conference! 📍 Tulsa, Oklahoma 📅 January 22–23 | 🕗 8AM–4PM both days

Join educators and leaders from across Oklahoma for two days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. 🌟 Day 1: Pre-Conference 🌟 Day 2: Main Conference

Whether you're deep in MTSS work or just getting started, this event is designed to support your journey.

🔗 Register now: https://linktr.ee/OKSPDG 📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up!