A training focusing on health education standards and assessment will be held Dec. 15-16, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at the Ramkota in Pierre. The interactive session will provide sound background for implementing the new health education graduation requirement.

The target audience for this training includes elementary teachers, curriculum directors, health education teachers, administrators, school counselors and school nurses.

Participants will gain an understanding of South Dakota’s health education standards, including the core concepts and skill categories. They will learn to align standards, assessment and instructional activities, and they will practice scoring student work.

The training is free; however, participants will be responsible for graduate and renewal credits. To register, see our online brochure and registration form.

The training is sponsored by the Coordinated School Health Program. For information, contact Beth Davis, Department of Education, at (605) 773-6808. beth.davis@state.sd.us