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In 1982, the Oklahoma State Department of Education began pilot programs to address a growing concern for the number of high school student leaving without a diploma.  By 1992, the state increased funding to alternative education programs across the state and established an evaluation requirement.  OTAC was chosen to be the evaluator of this statewide initative. It became apparent that certain components were fundamental to the success of the interventions.  Seventeen criteria were identified from OTAC research on best practices and successful strategies for intervening with at-risk learners and they were written into law.  The Oklahoma Technical Assistance Center (OTAC) created a rubric to assess the implementation of each of the criteria in each program.  OTAC provided coaching, technical assistance, and evaluation.  A state-wide model for Alternative education along with the evaluation process and coaching offered by OTAC became nationally recognized.  Annually  we serve more than 11,000 students in grades six through twelve.   Five of the state alternative programs have received the National Dropout Prevention Network's Crystal Star of Excellence.  In 2004, NDPN awarded two of Oklahoma's programs in one year.  The Oklahoma Technical Assistance Center evaluates all of the Oklahoma programs based on three independent sources of information: observational data collected during site visits by OTAC staff, student surveys, and student outcomes. The student outcomes include both demographics and program effectiveness data.  OTAC continues to provide evaluation, professional development, technical assistance throughout the state.  Professional development is delivered through webcast, on-site coaching, regional meeting, and work with district leadership teams and small learning communities.

National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities
209 Martin Street
Clemson, SC 29631-1555
Toll Free: 866-745-5641
TDD: 866-212-2775
Fax: 864-656-0136
Email: NDPCSD-L@clemson.edu

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