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How the 2005
session impacts you
Not surprisingly, education funding was a hot
topic during the 2005 Legislature. This article offers a quick review of
legislative action related to education, from per-student allocation to
cross-border enrollment. See how this year’s activity impacts you.
Wellness
policy requirement serves up healthy schools
By the beginning of school year 2006-07, federal
law requires local education agencies that participate in the school lunch
program to have a school wellness policy in place. Learn more about this
critical topic.
Summit to address Native
American education
The 2nd annual Indian Education Summit, slated for April 24-26, will address
issues pertinent to the education of Native American youth in South Dakota.
The event takes place at the Ramkota RiverCentre in Pierre. School
administrators, teachers and tribal leaders are invited to attend.
New
online tool provides national analysis of schools
A new Web site,
www.schoolmatters.com, has been introduced by the Education Data
Partnership. The site provides a range of student achievement and financial
data for each of the 50 states.
Immunization packets sent out
By now,
your school nurse (or designated immunization official) should have received
the “2005-06 School Immunization Requirements” packet from the Department of
Health. If the appropriate person in your school has not received this
information, please contact Michelle Hudecek, the Department of Health’s
immunization program coordinator, at (605) 773-5323.
Wanted: Supplemental service
providers
To meet
the requirements of No Child Left Behind, the South Dakota Department of
Education approves supplemental service providers on an annual basis.
Requests for proposals for supplemental educational service providers are
being accepted April 1-May 13.
Governor’s Healthy School Award winners to receive $5,000
Applications for the 2nd annual
Governor’s Healthy School Award will be available beginning April 8. The
award provides public schools with recognition for their leadership in the
area of school health programming, which includes health education,
nutrition services, health services and physical education.
Nominate outstanding teachers
The Department of Education seeks nominations for
the 2006 South Dakota Teacher of the Year and its Emerging Classroom Leaders
pool. The deadlines for both are approaching. Click on a link below for
details.
April 15 deadline to
nominate bus drivers
Once again, the South Dakota School Transportation
Association will recognize retiring bus drivers and a Bus Driver of the
Year. Nominations are due April 15. Read on for more information.
HealthySD.gov offers resources for schools
A new Department of Health Web site, HealthySD.gov promotes healthy
lifestyles for all South Dakotans. The site includes a special section for
schools, where you can find credible information, resources and ideas for
encouraging healthy habits in your school.
Robert C.
Byrd scholarships available
Applications for the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship are
being accepted through May 2.
Scholarships of up to
$1,500 will be awarded.
The
federally funded program recognizes exceptional
high school seniors, who show promise of continued excellence in
postsecondary education.
Preview upcoming trainings
The Department of Education offers numerous
professional development opportunities. Click on a link below to learn more
about an upcoming training or visit
www.southdakotapd.com for a more complete calendar.
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