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Zarrow Summer Institute 2024

Zarrow Summer Institute 2024

The 2024 Zarrow Summer Institute will cover indicators 1, 2, 13, and 14, and themes such as improving graduation rates and decreasing drop-out rates. Workshop sessions will be conducted via Zoom.

Session Dates

Session 1: June 11th

Session 2: June 18th

Session 3: June 25th

Session 4: July 9th

Session 5: July 16th

Session 6: July 23rd

Registration Costs

$100- Early Bird Registration (November 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024)

$120- Standard Registration

Register today: https://ZSI2024.eventbrite.com


Transition Coaching 2024

Transition Coaching

Our knowledgeable and dedicated team will guide your teachers through a scaffolded-approach to transition planning, enabling them to create compliant and quality transition plans while also promoting positive postschool outcomes for students with disabilities.

Coaching Components

2 full days (16 hours total) of instruction via Zoom

Online learning platform via Canvas

Monthly 1-hour small-group sessions

Individualized support via email and 1-on-1 meetings

Spring 2024 Cohort Dates*

Full Day #1: February 2, 2024

Full Day #2: March 8, 2024

TBD: monthly mini-sessions

By Appointment: individualized support

*A minimum of 10 registrants is required for Spring 2024 Cohort.

Information & Registration

Contact the Zarrow Institute


Zarrow Training Menu

Zarrow Training Menu

Learn more about the variety of trainings the Zarrow Institute has to offer, including TAGG trainings and workshops, transition coaching, consultations, and more.

Download the Training Menu (.pdf)

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2023 Newsletters


Winter Movies for Teaching Self-Determination

Check out our brand-new resource: a list of handpicked winter-themed movies which feature self-determination and transition skills!

Don't miss the opportunity to combine the magic of cinema with the teaching of these essential life skills.

Winter Movie Resource


Leaders for Transition 2

Leaders for Transition provides a unique, funded doctoral experience at the universities of Arkansas and Oklahoma seeking to be future assistant professors of Special Education or state/district Leaders focused on transition services for youth with disabilities and their families.

Learn more about the program and application process on our scholarship page.

L4T Program Information


SoonerWorks

Learn more about the Sooner Works program at one of our virtual informational sessions on Zoom.

At these sessions, you will meet the Sooner Works program staff, learn about all the opportunities OU and Sooner Works has to offer, and hear from current students in Sooner Works.

Sooner Works Event Page

Program applications are due February 1, 2024, and applications for early admission consideration are due December 1, 2023. Learn more about the application process on the Sooner Works page.

Program and Application Information


Spark 360º

Learn more about the "Full Circle Support" our SPARK360º program offers students with autism at the Univeristy of Oklahoma!

Interested?

Apply today


TAGG Middle School Field Testing

For more information on TAGG-MS and the Fall 2023 field test, please visit the Current Research page.

Current Research


Transition in Practice Journal

Transition in Practice is a research-to-practice journal for special educators in transition and secondary education settings. Sign up for journal notifications or submit a manuscript for review!

Transition in Practice Website


Leaders for Transition 2

Leaders for Transition provides a unique, funded doctoral experience at the universities of Arkansas and Oklahoma seeking to be future assistant professors of Special Education or state/district Leaders focused on transition services for youth with disabilities and their families.

Learn more about the program and application process on our scholarship page.

L4T Program Information


SoonerWorks

Learn more about the Sooner Works program at one of our virtual informational sessions on Zoom.

At these sessions, you will meet the Sooner Works program staff, learn about all the opportunities OU and Sooner Works has to offer, and hear from current students in Sooner Works.

Sooner Works Event Page

Program applications are due February 1, 2024, and applications for early admission consideration are due December 1, 2023. Learn more about the application process on the Sooner Works page.

Program and Application Information


Spark 360º

Formerly IMPACT360º--same great program, awesome new name!

Our Autism Support Program is designed to support students with autism who are seeking an undergraduate degree in a STEM field* through academic planning, transition support, employment skills, independent living, and social development.

Interested?

Apply today


TAGG Middle School Field Testing

For more information on TAGG-MS and the Fall 2023 field test, please visit the Current Research page.

Current Research


Study Participants Needed

If you are a certified K-12 instructor within an alternative or juvenile-justice setting, please take the survey below. For more information, please contact Wendy Mitchell.

Take the Survey


Spark 360º

Formerly IMPACT360º--same great program, awesome new name!

Our Autism Support Program is designed to support autistic students seeking an undergraduate degree in a STEM field* through academic planning, transition support, employment skills, independent living, and social development.

Interested?

Apply today


SoonerWorks Virtual Open House

Learn more about the Sooner Works program at one of our virtual informational sessions on Zoom.

At these sessions, you will meet the Sooner Works program staff, learn about all the opportunities OU and Sooner Works has to offer, and hear from current students in Sooner Works.

Sooner Works Event page


TAGG Lesson Plans

Searching for resources to teach TAGG constructs and transition skills? Check out our new lesson plans!

View the Lesson Plans


TAGG Middle School Field Testing

For more information on TAGG-MS and the Fall 2023 field test, please visit the Current Research page.

Current Research


OU Unified Sports

We're excited to introduce the OU Unified Sports Club which promotes inclusion across the OU campus. Learn more about this exciting program by watching this video by students in the Sooner Works program!

Watch the video


Zarrow Institute at DCDT 2023

Join us October 18-21 in Reno for the DCDT International Conference. Zarrow Institute Scholars will be presenting 16 sessions out of the 250 exciting sessions! Stop by our booth to meet us and enter to win a free registration to ZSI 2024.

ZI DCDT 2023 Session Information Flyer (.pdf)


Oklahoma Transition Institute

18th Annual Oklahoma Transition Institute: Creating Connections

If you’re an educator, parent, advocate, or student, this event is for you! The Oklahoma Transition Council presents the 18th Annual Oklahoma Transition Institute (OTI) November 14 -15, 2023. This year will be an all in-person event at the Glenpool Conference Center, 12205 S Yukon Avenue in Glenpool, Oklahoma.

Register for OTI via Whova


TAGG Middle School Field Testing

For more information on TAGG-MS and the Fall 2023 field test, please visit our Current Research page.

Current Research


Zarrow Institute Training Menu

Looking for specific training for your school, district, or state? The Zarrow Institute offers a variety of trainings! Check out our new Training Menu!

Download the Training Menu (.pdf)


TAGG Workshops

Have questions about TAGG assessment, results, or website? Get your questions answered at one of our monthly workshops!

Fall 2023 Workshop Dates
Spring 2024 Workshop Dates
September 11February 12
October 10March 11
November 13April 18

Morning sessions run from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Central.

Morning Session Registration

Afternoon sessions run from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Central.

Afternoon Session Registration


New Bell Ringers: Intro to Transition


My IEP Quick Reference


Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Beyond Cancer: Educational considerations during and after treatment for the child with cancer and their families. For questions or more information, please email Kerry Frank.

Download the resource (.pdf)