Frequently Asked Questions

Our programs provide students with high-quality enrichment activities designed to promote social, emotional, and physical development and academic success. 

We will provide academic support with homework assignments and activities that reinforce school-day learning. Physical and enrichment activities include art, recreation, athletic programs, and youth leadership opportunities.

Before-Learning Care 

Monday through Friday from 7am until the start of the school day

*Only available at Eisenhower International School and Zarrow International School due to later start times.

After-Learning Care 

Monday through Friday from school dismissal until 6pm

*Available at 37 schools 

Partner organizations will also provide After-Learning Care at eight additional elementary school sites, ensuring every elementary school offers programming. Hours of operation may vary at these schools: Eugene Field, John Hope Franklin, Kendall-Whittier, MacArthur, McClure, and Walt Whitman elementaries; Unity Learning Academy; and Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy. 

No. For the 2021-2022 school year, the program will be funded through CARES Act funding.

Students must attend the program at their school of enrollment in the 2021-2022 school year. Families can enroll by logging into SmartChoice at enroll.tulsaschools.org. You will need the student ID number for each child you would like to enroll. The deadline to enroll is 5pm on Monday, July 26. Space is limited.

Families at the following schools will not use SmartChoice to enroll and will receive information directly from their child’s school: Eugene Field, John Hope Franklin, Kendall-Whittier, MacArthur, McClure, and Walt Whitman elementaries; Unity Learning Academy; and Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy. 

Due to limited space, we will use a lottery process to assign a family’s place in line.  You will receive communication via email regarding your enrollment status starting the week of July 26.

Once programs are at capacity, families will be added to a waitlist that will be monitored and updated daily.

Absolutely. Your child’s safety is our priority. We have multiple team members supervising our programming to ensure your child is safe, happy, and healthy.

No. The program is provided on-site at your child’s school.  Parents and guardians are responsible for picking up their child at the end of each day.  Our programs end at 6pm.

Yes. A healthy snack will be provided each day.

Tulsa City of Learning is a citywide interactive website connecting youth and families to high-quality camps, clubs, and after-school programs. You can explore and enroll in a variety of activities which are available in your neighborhood and throughout the city – including science, technology, engineering, math, art, dance, sports, and more! Visit www.tulsacityoflearning.org for more information.

Additional resources include: 

Child Care Resource Center child care referrals: 1-800-438-0008

Oklahoma Department of Human Services Child Care Locator: childcarefind.okdhs.org/childcarefind

If you have any questions about the process, please call 918-833-9574 or 918-833-9565. 

Families can also email Jacqueline Kelley at kelleja@tulsaschools.org or Carolyn Hohulski at  hohulca@tulsaschools.org. 

The only requirements for joining the council are that you have a child in Pre-K at Tulsa Public Schools during the 2021-2022 school year; and are willing to attend monthly meetings to provide input and feedback about early childhood education programs.

The 2021-2022 Early Childhood Parent Council meetings will start in September.

Parent Council meetings will occur once a month and will last approximately 1 hour during the hours of 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

You are encouraged to attend every meeting. However, it is a requirement that you attend a minimum of 6 out of the 10 meetings per year.

We ask that you commit to being a part of the council for a minimum of 1 year. Then, you will have the option to remain on the council for an additional year.

You will not be paid for being on the council. It is a volunteer position, but includes resources and incentives to alleviate any cost you might acquire while participating.

We ask that children do not attend the meetings, so parents and guardians can focus their attention on the meeting. However, you can bring your child with you and there will be childcare provided to council members while they attend the meeting.

We will provide dinner at every meeting for parent council members and their children at no cost.

We have a few different resources available to support families with transportation to and from the meetings. Please apply and let us know if you have transportation needs.

Yes, translators are present at parent council meetings. We will always do our best to accommodate any language or other support services you might need.

The ELPAC is an English Learner Parent Advisory Committee. ELPAC members are parents and guardians of English Learner students enrolled in Tulsa Public Schools. The group meets regularly to:

• Give the district input on topics that are important to English learners.
• Learn more about the district, services and programs available, and ways to support their children's education.

Parents and guardians of English learner students are welcome to join our ELPAC.

ELPAC members meet with district teams on the last Thursday of every month from 5:30-6:30pm. They talk about topics that are important to English learners in Tulsa Public Schools and give the district feedback and input to:

• Improve the opportunities and services provided to English learners.
• Communicate and engage effectively with families of English learners.
• Create programs and opportunities that will help English learners be successful in Tulsa Public Schools.

They provide the district with feedback and insight from the parent perspective on processes, programs, and initiatives to ensure that the voice of English learner students and their families are involved in the district.

ELPAC members serve as an advisory group that makes recommendations, encourages brainstorming, and provides opportunities for parent involvement.

By participating in the ELPAC, you will provide a voice to support your student’s growth and achievements in their educational experience and engage in a strong partnership between Tulsa Public Schools and families of English learner students.

No. ELPAC members come from diverse backgrounds, cultures and speak different languages. We offer interpretation during ELPAC meetings and request that parents register ahead of time to request the needed language so that we can make arrangements.

To report a student or school safety concern, please call 918-480-SAFE or use the online reporting system, TIPS. Threat Assessment, Incident Management and Prevention Services (TIPS) is an online system for students and parents to report potential threats to the safety of students and staff, including:

• weapons possession
• drug/alcohol use
• bullying harassment or intimidation
• school vandalism
• physical assault
• threats of violence
• suicide risk
• abuse or neglect
• other incidents

*Reports may be made anonymously

Parent/teacher conferences are held twice a year at each school site. These conferences provide one-on-one time between parents and teachers to discuss their child's academic, behavioral, and social progress in school. Conferences are a time to air concerns from parents or teachers and to formulate a plan to help the student improve or continue to succeed. 

Before the conference:

• Talk to your child how they feel about school.
• Ask your child if there is anything that they want you to talk about with the teacher.
• Write down any questions you may have.

Some questions to ask at the conference:

• Does my child participate in class?
• Does my child seem happy at school?
• What are my child’s strongest and weakest subjects?
• How does my child get along with other students?
• What can I do at home to help?

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Tulsa Public Schools! Our mission is to provide a safe environment for all students and staff members. Please fill out the volunteer form below, sign it, and return it to the principal at the site you wish to volunteer. 

Volunteer form - English
Volunteer form - Spanish

Tulsa Public Schools hosts student opportunity fairs for high school students and their families to:

• learn about options after high school
• help with FAFSA forms
• sign up for Tulsa Tech
• enroll in the Tulsa Achieves program at Tulsa Community College
• apply for Oklahoma's Promise  
• learn about Workforce Tulsa

Community Assets Map

View our comprehensive map of community resources.

Local food pantries

Tulsa OK Food Pantries helps find local pantries, soup kitchens, food shelves, food banks and other food help.

Parenting workshops

Oklahoma's University for Parents (OK-UP) educates and assists families as they strengthen parent-child relationships and build positive parenting skills. During the workshop a light meal and childcare is available. OSU-Tulsa partners with Tulsa Public Schools, Catholic Charities, Teach Not Punish (TNP) and Greenwood Cultural Center to provide these workshops.

Visit Oklahoma's University for Parents to view and register for upcoming workshops.

Career training opportunities

CareerAdvance® provides free career training program that offers coaching, education, training and job opportunities for families with young children.

• Train for high-demand healthcare careers
• No cost for tuition, books or childcare
• Most certificates earned in 18 weeks or fewer
• Career coaching and connections to local employers

Learn more and register to attend a session at CAP Tulsa - CareerAdvance or 918-900-2551.

Helpful documents

TPS DHS Joint Consideration for School Enrollment and Success for Children

Foster Care Guidance

Youth Transition Toolkit

Best Interest Form-DHS Placement

It is important that your child's teachers and school leaders have an opportunity to hear your concerns and help come to a resolution, so your first step to is set up a meeting with the teacher or principal. Remember that there are two sides to every story so try to assume best intentions in your discussion of the concerns. If - after speaking to the teacher and principal - you feel that the concern is not resolved, contact the Student and Parent Advocacy office at 918-746-6457.

To receive Indian Education services, students must first be enrolled in Tulsa Public Schools. Then, the student's parent/guardian must complete a 506 form and return it to the Indian Education office. You must also provide the student’s tribal membership card.

Yes, multi-racial students can qualify for Indian Education services.  Be sure to check the “I” for American Indian along with any other race(s) your child may identify with when filling out enrollment forms.

The Indian Education department offers several services to our enrolled students. Services include basic school supplies, cultural activities, after school tutoring, and site-based tutoring at certain schools (Bell, Hamilton, Hoover, and Skelly).

School supplies may be picked up Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Indian Education office. 

Tulsa Public Schools Indian Education
7635 East 42nd Place
Tulsa, OK 74145

The Indian Education programs at Tulsa Public Schools are made possible by two federally funded grants – Title VI and Johnson O’Malley (JOM).  These grants provide educational services and supplemental programs to students with Native American heritage.

• Our transportation field coordinators drive throughout the district to check road conditions.
• Our operations team monitors weather patterns and consults with the National Weather Service, Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency, and the City of Tulsa.
• Our chief operations officer makes a recommendation to the superintendent, and the superintendent makes the final decision about inclement weather closures or delays.

• To ensure the safety of students and meet the needs of working parents, we will not close schools early.
• Parents may pick up their child(ren) early from school. (see Regulation 2117‑R: Student Pickup During the School Day)
• We announce cancelation of evening events through the website, social media, phone call and/or text message, and local media.

Starting this school year, we began using SchoolMessenger to keep our team and families updated on district news. SchoolMessenger will give us the ability to contact you by both phone and text message in the event of emergency weather closings and delayed starts. Make sure your contact information is correct with our enrollment center and then text "Yes" to 67587 to stay in the loop!

• Tulsa Public Schools students in 9th-12th grade.
• Eligible high schools include:
  • Booker T. Washington
  • Central
  • East Central
  • Edison
  • Hale
  • KIPP
  • McLain
  • Memorial
  • North Star
  • Phoenix Rising
  • Rogers
  • Street School
  • TRAICE
  • Tulsa MET
  • TSAS
  • Webster
• Students must show a valid I.D. before using the bus.

• You can find your route to all eligible Tulsa Public Schools high schools listed above.
• You can plan your trip here.
• You can also find routes and information with the Transit Traveler and Maps and Schedule.
• Select your route and track your bus in real time here.

• Awareness – Who am I? Get to know your interests, skills and strengths. Self-awareness activities Individual reflection and goal-setting
• Exploration – Where do I want to go? Explore career pathways and education opportunities. Career awareness assessment Career research
• Preparation / Planning – How do I get there?
• Action – Review and revise the plan as necessary

• All children in households receiving benefits from SNAP, FDPIR, or TANF;
• Foster children who are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court;
• Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant; and
• Children whose household income is within the limits on the federal Income Eligibility Guidelines.

• Support your child's curiosity to learn a second language and culture.
• Expose your child to different cultural events at school or around town.
• Encourage your child to take at least four levels of the languages.
• Encourage patience while learning a second language.
• Read with your child everyday in the language(s) you are most comfortable with.
• Share family stories with your child.
• Encourage your child to write at home (grocery lists, letters, etc.).
• The more you are able to build up your child’s first language, the better they will perform academically in their second language.

• Change of setting - preferential seating, separate location
• Having sections of work read aloud to the student - math story problems for a student who has identified reading weaknesses, audio books
• Frequent breaks
• Giving answer orally
• Extra time for taking tests
• Assistive technology - FM system or augmentative communication system - can be high tech or low tech
• Record a lesson, instead of taking notes

• Changing the grade level of a reading passage
• Reducing the number of answer choices - multiple choice
• Complete different homework problems than peers
• Answer different test questions
• Create alternate projects or assignments
• Get graded or assessed using a different standard than other students
• Be excused from particular projects

Accessing speech-to-text and text-to-speech for Chromebooks

1. Activate in Settings
2. Accessibility, Dictation (enable)
3. Turn on/off with curser over the microphone

1. Find Accessibility features. At the bottom right, select the time. Or press Alt + Shift+ s Select settings
2. Turn on a feature. Choose the accessibility features you’d like to use: Under ‘Text-to-speech’, turn on Enable ChromeVox (spoken feedback). Turn on the reader or Select to speak.

• At the bottom right, select the time. Or press Alt + Shift + s.
• Select Settings .
• At the bottom, select Advanced.
• In the "Accessibility" section, select Manage accessibility features.
  • Optional: To have quick access to accessibility features, turn on Always show accessibility options in the system menu.

• Choose the accessibility features you'd like to use:
• Text-to-speech: Turn on the screen reader or Select-to-speak.
• Display: Turn on high contrast mode or screen magnifier, or change screen resolution or text size.
• Keyboard: Turn on sticky keys, on-screen keyboard, keyboard focus highlighting, keyboard repeat rate, or word prediction. Learn how to type with your voice.
• Mouse and touchpad: Turn on navigation buttons in tablet mode, automatic clicking, tap dragging, cursor highlighting, or change the cursor's size.
• Audio: Play all sounds together through all speakers or play sound on startup.

• You can make the page you're looking at bigger or smaller, but keep other parts of your screen the same size.
• To make the page bigger: Press Ctrl and Plus .
• To make the page smaller: Press Ctrl and Minus .
• Reset zoom: Press Ctrl + 0. 

• Microsoft Accessibility Features
• Microsoft Resources for Special Educators
• OneNote for Teachers
• Special Education and Accessibility Resources for Remote Learning
• Supporting Students with Dyslexia During Remote Learning

• EDPlan Connect Parent Guide
• EDPlan Connect Parent Quick Start