Plan Your Way OK

The mission of the Oklahoma Transition Council and the Pathways to Partnerships team is to improve transition education, planning and services through stakeholder partnerships that lead to successful postschool outcomes for students with disabilities. This includes improvement with education or training, employment, independent living, mental health services and community participation.

How to Use Plan Your Way OK

Start by choosing your role at the top. You’ll find videos and resources to help you, your child or youth, or someone you support with a disability plan for a bright future. We’re always adding new content, so be sure to check back!

Ever wonder what a “Good Life” looks like to different people? Watch this video from the Developmental Disabilities Council of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Family Network to see what friends from Oklahoma and all over the U.S. say about their dreams and ideas for living their best life! 

Students

Plan for your future and aim for success!

Families

Support your children as they transition from school to their adult life.

Professionals

Support students as they transition from school to their adult life.

Business Partners

Help employers find employees they can count on.

Partners

Coordinate transition services to improve outcomes for children and youth with disabilities.

Featured Events

Does Your District Want to Apply for an Innovative Grant to fund a new Transition Project? 

Join Oklahoma Department of Career Technology Education (ODCTE) for upcoming professional development sessions to learn more about innovative grants that could expand transition opportunities in your secondary school, technology center, or college. 

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Oklahoma Youth Advisory Council (OYAC) Now Accepting Applications!!

Deadline to apply is February 13, 2026 Who can apply? Young people ages 16-24 and individuals with personal lived experience in mental health, juvenile justice, or child welfare systems What will members do? Share lived experience to inform state decisions, make recommendations to agencies and policymakers, participate in monthly meetings, and collaborate with youth from […]
13 Feb
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Joining forces conference

2026 Joining Forces Registration is LIVE!

You are invited to attend the 19th annual Joining Forces Conference. Attend in-person in Oklahoma City or join remotely from one our site across the state. (OKC in-person location TBD) This conference offers meaningful learning and strengthens support for individuals and families through statewide community partnerships. Remote Locations: Ardmore Enid Lawton Okmulgee Poteau Tulsa Weatherford
27 Mar
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BEST STEP Program

Building Employment Skills for Today (BEST) and Summer Transition Employment Program (STEP) Summer Programs

Are you a youth with a disability (ages 16–21), or a parent of a youth, looking for a way to gain work experience and earn money? The Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) has an exciting opportunity for you!

Youth can work part-time (up to 25 hours per week) with local businesses in their community, build valuable job skills, and earn a paycheck. Check it out!

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Featured Resources

January is National Braille Literacy Month. Check out the resources below to learn more about Braille!

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Youth Spotlight

Each month, the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (OK DRS) celebrates an awesome student making big moves! 

Sign up for the DRS newsletter to catch the full stories when they are released!

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Meet Tessa

Meet Tessa, a determined 19-year-old recent graduate of the Oklahoma School for the Blind who dreams of becoming a veterinarian working with puppies and horses. With office experience under her belt and navigation skills she’s worked hard to develop, Tessa has a simple but powerful message: she doesn’t ever plan on giving up—even when it’s hard.

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Events Calendar


If you have an event you’d like us to consider adding to this calendar, complete the submission request Google form.

NSU – Riverhawks Scholars Program Announces Transition Program Job Postings

NSU – Riverhawks Scholars Program Announces Transition Program Job Postings The RiverHawks Scholar Program is growing. If you are passionate about inclusion, student success, and making a real impact on campus, we’d love to have you on our team. For Questions please reach out to Justin Chase or call tel:9184443711 Job listing closes February 28, 2026 […]
18 Dec – 28 Feb
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Innovative Grant Opportunity

Join us for one of our upcoming professional development sessions. Sessions include information on the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA), local application, and new innovative grant opportunities for rural schools! Training sessions, whether in person or virtual will include the same information. Grants are available for Career Development/Exploration, Special Populations, High Growth Technologies, New Programs, Improving […]
03 Feb
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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The Parent Child Center of Tulsa’s free legal Q&A session

Free opportunity to attend a Q&A with Luis Flores, JD, sponsored by the Parent Child Center of Tulsa on Feb. 3rd, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. He handles divorces, personal injury, criminal defense, immigration, and workers’ compensation. This is a live event with a virtual option. The event will be held at 1421 S. Boston, Tulsa, […]
03 Feb
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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Mustang: Using Assessment Results to Develop Meaningful Transition Plans for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Register HERE This training will focus on using assessment results to develop effective transition plans for students with mild/moderate disabilities. Participants will: Learn to incorporate transition assessment results into the IEP Review case studies Analyze transition assessment results Use assessment results to identify specific transition strengths and needs and develop postsecondary goals, annual transition goals, […]
05 Feb
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mustang Educational Resource Center
909 S Mustang Rd, Mustang, OK 73064
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Red River Transition Resource Fair

This Transition Fair provides an opportunity to learn about local resources and supports related to education, employment, and independent living. Attendees can connect with community partners and gather information to support planning for life after high school. For questions or to be a vendor please email Megan Graf at mgraf@marlow.k12.ok.us
05 Feb
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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988 Mental Health Lifeline

If you need to talk, the 988 Line is available. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, 988’s counselors are here for you. You are not alone.

Using the 988 Lifeline is free. Call or text “988” if you are in crisis and need help.

Visit the 988 Lifeline website to see all available mental health resources.