Deadlines related to School Lunch Program approaching
Schools participating in the National School Lunch Program must submit the October Data Survey to Child and Adult Nutrition Services by Nov. 15. The information from this survey is required by federal regulation.
Planning for South Dakota Virtual School progresses
The South Dakota Board of Education recently approved rules related to South Dakota Virtual High School. The VHS is designed to provide accessibility, flexibility, quality and equity in high school offerings for students across the state.
State-of-the-art career planning tool now available
Academic and career planning should be easier with Guidance Central. The Department of Education is making this product available online to school districts for the 2006-07 school year as part of the 2010 Education Initiative.
Dakota STEP:
Field test for science, math
Science and math items for the 2007 Dakota STEP will be field tested this fall. Approximately 275 schools have been notified that their students will need to participate.
Wanted: Teachers to help shape state's assessment system
Teachers are needed to serve on work groups responsible for shaping the state’s standards and assessment system. The department will pay these teachers a stipend and reimburse districts for substitute pay.
Funds assist National Board candidates with fee
Teachers pursuing National Board Certification may apply for subsidies of $500 to $1,000 while funds last. The subsidies help to cover the NBC application fee. |
