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Co-regulation equals connection.

But sometimes, even with the best intentions, we accidentally send mixed signals.

Here are 5 DON’Ts of co-regulating when your child is overwhelmed:

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12/22/2025

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Is your child struggling in school? Come learn about Special Education and your parent rights in a friendly, helpful setting! 💡📚

Hear from experts, enjoy a free lunch 🍽️, and leave feeling confident and empowered to support your child! 💛

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12/21/2025

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12/19/2025

🌟 Staff Feature: Sandy Love Decker 🌟

Sandy Love Decker is a long-time public-school educator who has dedicated her career to serving Oklahoma students and families. Her experience includes roles as a high school English, journalism, and speech/drama teacher and counselor at Silo ISD, GEAR UP Director at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, and Student Portal Coordinator with the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

After retiring from OSRHE, Sandy joined the Oklahoma Parents Center (OPC) as an Education Specialist for 3.5 years, completed consulting work, and proudly returned to OPC in 2025.

Sandy earned her Associate of Arts from Seminole State College and both her Bachelor of Arts in Education and Master of Education from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. She also holds certifications as an Elementary Principal, Secondary Principal, and Secondary Counselor. From design to delivery of grant services, Sandy works alongside staff, partners, and parents on meaningful projects grounded in her extensive experience.

Outside of work, Sandy has always had a passion for writing authoring family stories, biographies, tributes, and grants for school districts and organizations. She’s also a devoted genealogy enthusiast who compiled an extensive Love family family tree and is one of 40 grandchildren on her paternal side.

💬 Why Sandy returned to OPC:
“I have always had the heart to care for others. After spending many years caring for my parents and working with students both typical students and students with disabilities I felt called to return. I have watched the OPC in action for over 25 years and deeply admire the advocacy, resources, training, and heart behind this organization. Being part of a purpose-driven team that truly makes a difference for Oklahoma families means so much to me. I truly love what I do.”

We are so grateful to have Sandy as part of the OPC team and thankful for her dedication, compassion, and commitment to Oklahoma families 💙

12/17/2025

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12/17/2025

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