ODSS Best Practices Conference
Special education is a complex and difficult area, with frequent changes in information, materials and interpretation. Join the ODSS Best Practices Conference 2024 to get the most up-to-date information!!
ODSS Best Practices Conference 2024
October 28-29, 2024
8:30am -3:30pm - Day 1
8:30am - 2:30pm - Day 2
Moore/Norman Technology Center
13301 S. Pennsylvania Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73170
Registration Fees
Member: $229
Non-Member: $379
Teachers can attend at the member rate if their Special Services Director is a member of ODSS. Contact Catherine Goree for the discount code.
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Donna Ryan
Dr. Donna Ryan brings almost 35 years of experience at the classroom, system, regional, and state levels.
She was a teacher of students with mild disabilities in kindergarten through 8th grade through both self-contained and resource models and has experience in team-teaching at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Donna also held a variety of administrative positions including regional GLRS Director and Assistant Superintendent. She also served as the Superintendent for six years in the Clinch County School System, a small district in southern Georgia. Since her retirement, Donna has served as a field-placement supervisor for a local university and as a consultant with the Georgia Department of Education’s dyslexia initiative. She has also provided training and support to a wide variety of schools, districts, and organizations across the country.
John O'Connor
John O’Connor led school improvement initiatives at the state and local level during his 30 years in public education. He started his career as a special education teacher serving students with orthopedic impairments in elementary and middle schools. He then held a variety of administrative positions. For nine years while working at the Georgia Department of Education, he led state-wide initiatives to improve the achievement and learning of students with disabilities. He also served in local districts as an Assistant Director for Special Education, Executive Director for Special Services, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Director for Interventions. John has written five books, including his most recent, the 2nd Edition of Great Instruction Great Achievement for Students with Disabilities: A Road Map for Special Education Administrators. He also co-wrote a textbook chapter, a desk guide, and numerous articles. Since his retirement, John has provided training, school visits, and coaching to hundreds of groups across the country.