Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Qs) for EES 

Q: What is EES?

A: Extended Educational Services (EES) is a partnership between community organizations and OKCPS to fulfill Oklahoma’s state law requirements by providing students' educational needs within a nontraditional setting.  

Q: How do I know if my student was enrolled in an EES site?

A: Prent/Guardian: There are EES programs at St. Anthony's Hospital. Integris Spencer Hospital, Juvenile Detention Center, County Jail, Speck Homes, and Positive Changes (OKC). School Administration: Under the enrollment tab on Infinite Campus, their current school will be listed as EES (732). 

Q: How are students referred to EES?

A: Students are NOT referred by OKCPS. Students can be referred by the court system, parent/guardian(s), Department of Human Services (DHS), Doctor/PCP, Therapist/Psychiatrist, or OJA/OJB.

Q: What happens after a student is discharged/released from an EES site?

A: If your student is returning to an Oklahoma City Public School, a Transition meeting will take place between the student, the parent/guardian, and the school team to develop a plan for successful re-entry. If your student is returning to another school district, contact the school administration team or school counselor.

Q: What is a Transition meeting?

A: A Transition meeting is the coordination of information-sharing between a hospital/group home/correctional facility and a student’s neighborhood school for the development of a Transition plan.

Q: Is a Transition meeting required for students returning from an EES site?

A: Parent and school discretion can be utilized, but open and honest communication about the student is important to their overall success back in a traditional school setting.

Q: Who can be a part of a Transition meeting?

A: Key members may include, but are not limited to: the parent/guardian(s), the student, principal(s), school counselor, school nurse, school social worker, outside therapist, probation officer, DHS/CASA worker, OKCPS surrogate (if in DHS custody), IEP/504 case manager, transition coordinator, family advocate, student assistance specialist, receiving school teacher(s), related services team members, etc.

Q: What if the parent/guardian declines participation in the Transition meeting?

A: Receiving school can meet as a team to develop a plan to meet the needs of the student and address any concerns as they arise.\

Q: What happens if behavioral concerns arise after a Transition meeting?

A: Refer to the student's Transition plan as well as the policies for behavior according to the OKCPS student handbook. A follow-up meeting(s) helps address progress and/or other issues that arise. 

Q: Who do I contact if a student is trying to enroll in an OKCPS school from an EES site?

A: Sharrell Johnson, EES Transition Coordinator (smjohnson1@okcps.org or 405-587-8493/405-587-0136) 

Q: What if the receiving neighborhood/homeschool of an EES student recommends the student attend an Alternative Education placement?

A: Students are assessed on an individual basis by the Alternative Education (Alt Ed) committee. The student's home school is responsible for completing the Alt Ed application and submission. Until the application is approved, the student attends their home school. The Transition meeting can be held at the home school or at the approved Alt Ed placement. 

Q: What if we have a student trying to enroll from a hospital/group home/correctional facility that’s not affiliated with EES?

A: Receiving school may refer to the Transition page on the Extended Educational Services school website.