Oklahoma Parents Center, Inc.

Oklahoma Parents Center, Inc. Our goal is to educate and support parents and professionals in building partnerships that meet the needs of children and youth with disabilities.

What is the Purpose of the OPC? The purpose of the PTI project is to help Oklahoma parents and families:
◾Better understand the nature of their children’s disabilities and their children’s educational, developmental, and transitional needs;
◾Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with their child’s educators and other professionals;
◾Participate in decision-making processes, including those related to their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP);
◾Understand about the range, type and quality of options, programs and services, technologies, practices and interventions that are based on scientifically-based research;
◾Understand the resources available to assist their children at school and home;
◾Understand their rights as provided under IDEA (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004); and
◾Participate in activities at the school level that benefit their children and to participate in parental involvement activities.

02/22/2026

Autism Word of The Day: Double Empathy Problem 🤝⚡
For a long time, the world was told that autistic people "lack empathy." But the Double Empathy Problem flips that script.

It suggests that communication issues between autistic and neurotypical people aren't caused by a "deficit" in one person. Instead, it’s a mutual breakdown. It is simply a mismatch between two different ways of experiencing, processing, and communicating with the world.

Think of it like two different operating systems trying to share a file. Neither is "broken"—they just speak a different language!

What word should I do next?

02/20/2026

Celebrating the amazing Oklahoma Directors of Special Services at the Best Practices Conference!

Grateful for their leadership and for the strong partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of Education Office of Special Education Services. Together we are making a difference and improving outcomes for students with disabilities across our state. 💙

02/20/2026

📘✨ NEW RESOURCE ALERT OPC OVERVIEWS COMBO SPECIAL EDUCATION TERMS ✨📘

Navigating special education can feel overwhelming but you are not alone 💙

Our OPC Overviews Combo provides clear easy to understand explanations of important special education terms so parents caregivers educators and advocates can feel more confident and informed 🧠📚

This resource helps you better understand IEPs evaluations accommodations and more so you can support your child every step of the way 🎓✨

Explore the resource here 👇
https://oklahomaparentscenter.org/special-education-terms/

Save share and revisit anytime because knowledge is power 💬🔁

Be kind, always.
02/19/2026

Be kind, always.

02/18/2026

Manage Stress Effectively with the OPC 💙

Life as a parent, caregiver, or advocate can be overwhelming and stress is a real part of the journey. At the Oklahoma Parents Center, we believe caring for yourself is just as important as caring for others.

✨ Simple ways to manage stress:
🧠 Take breaks without guilt
💬 Talk to someone you trust
📝 Write things down to clear your mind
🚶‍♀️ Move your body, even a little
😌 Breathe slowly and intentionally

You don’t have to do everything at once, and you don’t have to do it alone. The OPC is here to support you with resources, training, and encouragement every step of the way.

💜 You matter. Your mental health matters. And support is always available.

🌐 Learn more and connect with us at:
www.oklahomaparentscenter.org

02/18/2026

This week, we highlight the School Psychologist as a member of the individualized education plan (IEP) team. By helping the team understand how a student learns, thinks, and responds in the school environment, School Psychologists play a vital role. Not only do they interpret evaluation results, but they also explain assessment findings in plain language and help connect those results to a student’s educational needs. During IEP meetings, the School Psychologist may encourage the team to consider appropriate supports, services, and goals, using both data and observations. We encourage parents and educators to share stories about how a School Psychologist has made a positive difference in their world!

💜✨ Oklahoma Miss Amazing ✨💜Oklahoma Miss Amazing is coming soon, and we would LOVE to see you there!📅 April 18, 2026📍 Ch...
02/17/2026

💜✨ Oklahoma Miss Amazing ✨💜

Oklahoma Miss Amazing is coming soon, and we would LOVE to see you there!

📅 April 18, 2026
📍 Church of the Servant

Miss Amazing is a nationwide program that empowers girls and women with disabilities by building confidence, celebrating abilities, and creating lifelong connections 💕

💗 Nurture sisterhood
🛠 Build life skills
🌟 Increase visibility

👧👩 Who can participate
Girls and women ages 5 and older with an IEP, IPP, 504 plan, SSI, or physician’s record proving disability

🥫 Cost to participate
Just 5 cans of food, which will be donated back to the community

🎤 Skill areas include
Interview
Personal introduction
Passion presentation

👉 Register today
http://www.missamazing.org/

Let’s celebrate confidence, courage, and AMAZING girls and women 💖

🇺🇸 Happy Presidents Day from the Oklahoma Parents Center, Inc.! 🇺🇸Today we honor the leaders who shaped our nation and r...
02/16/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Presidents Day from the Oklahoma Parents Center, Inc.! 🇺🇸

Today we honor the leaders who shaped our nation and reflect on the importance of advocacy, leadership, and standing up for what’s right. At OPC, we’re proud to support parents and caregivers as strong advocates for their children today and every day.

Wishing our families a safe and meaningful Presidents Day! ❤️🤍💙

The OPC is sending everyone love🫶❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day!
02/14/2026

The OPC is sending everyone love🫶❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day!

02/14/2026

💜 Core Value Spotlight: Self-Care & Resilience 💪✨

Self-care isn’t selfish it’s essential.
Taking time to care for your mind, body, and heart builds the resilience needed to face challenges, grow through adversity, and keep showing up for yourself and others. 🌱

We believe strength looks like rest, asking for help, setting boundaries, and continuing forward even on hard days. You are allowed to pause. You are allowed to heal. You are allowed to thrive. 💫

🧠 Mind
💖 Body
🌻 Spirit

Self-care fuels resilience and resilience empowers you. 💜

Don't compare yourself with anyone. There is NO ONE like you!
02/13/2026

Don't compare yourself with anyone. There is NO ONE like you!

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624 N. Hinckley
Holdenville, OK
74848

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