The Oklahoma Parents Center is very fortunate to have an exceptional relationship with the Oklahoma State Department of Education.  Misty Kimbrough, Assistant State Superintendent has always been especially supportive and helpful to our project.  Her devotion to children has been an inspiration to me as director and to our staff and board of directors as well. 

     We are delighted to announce that April 1, 2008, OPC received a grant from the Oklahoma State Department of Education which will allow us to staff underserved areas, provide our "Count ME IN" puppet presentations, add a Part C Coordinator to work with early intervention and early childhood issues and provide training in these area.  We are additionally expanding our Community IEP Partner Program, and will be hosting an additional state conference in Tulsa for the spring of 2009 among other things. 

     OPC staff and board of directors would like to express a heartfelt thank you to the Oklahoma State Department of Education for their support and assistance in serving the children and families of Oklahoma.

In Gratitude,