edCAST

The Department of Education's edCAST "broadcasts" ideas and information about education in South Dakota. The short audio programs are streamed online so listeners can access them at their leisure.

Latest edCAST Episodes

	Nov. 7, 2008 -- Project Select: Fast track to the classroom Description: Project Select provides a fast track to the classroom for those without a teaching certificate. Karen Mortimer, Black Hills State University, talks about the program's benefits to school districts and participants. Project Select is expanding in central South Dakota and is recruiting potential candidates. Listen \| Download (WMA Format, 6,452 KB)
	Aug. 5, 2008 -- E-mentoring targets rookie teachers Description: The South Dakota Department of Education is launching a virtual mentoring program designed to help rookie teachers survive their first year on the job. Lanette Johnston describes the new Teacher to Teacher Support Network, how it will work and why it's important. Listen \| Download (mp3 Format, 6,452 KB)
	June 16, 2008 -- Melmer to head USD's School of Education Description: The University of South Dakota announced today that Rick Melmer has been selected as dean of its School of Education. Melmer will assume his new duties in November. Listen in as the current secretary of education shares his thoughts on beginning a new phase of life -- both professional and personal (yes, he will be an empty-nester!). Listen \| Download (WMA Format, 9,046 KB)
	April 2, 2008 -- RTI creates safety net for all students Description: Response to Intervention offers a comprehensive data-driven approach for identifying students at risk and applying strategic interventions. Nancy Cutler of the Groton Area School District, one of six RTI pilot locations in South Dakota, talks about the success Groton Elementary is experiencing with this approach. Listen \| Download (WMA Format, 10,697 KB)
	Feb. 8, 2008 -- Milken Award means $25,000 and much more Description: South Dakota's 2007 Milken Award winner, Sherry Crofut, talks about her passion for technology in the classroom and what it was like to get a $25,000 surprise from the Milken Foundation. Listen \| Download (WMA Format, 10,697 KB)
	Dec. 28, 2007 -- 2008 Legislature: Get the lowdown on what's up Description: On the eve of the 2008 legislative session, Secretary of Education Rick Melmer offers a preview of issues he thinks will dominate discussion. Many of them are familiar topics: school funding, pre-kindergarten and laptops. Listen \| Download (WMA Format, 10,697 KB)
	Oct. 1, 2007 -- Chester goes "cyber" for Hutterites Description: Thanks to some out-of-the-box thinking, Hutterite students across South Dakota are getting a high school education via the Chester Cyber School. In three years, the innovative program has grown to serve nearly half of the state's Hutterite colonies. Chester Superintendent Mark Greguson explains how it all happened. Listen \| Download (WMA Format, 12,115 KB)
	Sept. 5, 2007 -- What's the word in Harrisburg? Description: Jim Holbeck, the Harrisburg School District's new superintendent, talks about the challenges of a growing district, creating a vision for moving the district forward, and the future of education. Listen \| Download (WMA Format, 12,115 KB)
	July 25, 2007 -Native American education Description: Keith Moore, director of Indian education for the South Dakota Department of Education, talks about the unique challenges and successes associated with educating our Native American students. Listen \| Download (WMA Format, 11,538 KB)