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Student immunization database available
As of March 1, 2007, the South Dakota Department of Health’s
Immunization Program will offer access to the South Dakota
Immunization Information System to public schools in South
Dakota.
Appointments made to state Board of
Education
Gov. Mike Rounds recently appointed two new members – Don
Kirkegaard, Britton, and Patricia Simmons, Sioux Falls – to the
South Dakota Board of Education. Dr. Richard Gowen, Rapid City,
was reappointed.
State board considers high school credit
waiver issue At its January meeting, the South Dakota
Board of Education heard a proposal to change the waiver policy
for allowing students to take high school courses for credit
prior to entering high school. The proposed change would require
districts that apply for a waiver to administer end-of-course
exams to prove student competency.
Nominate an American Star of Teaching
The U.S. Department of Education announces
the start of the 2007 American Stars of Teaching nomination
process.
Click here to nominate a teacher in your area today!
Program aims to recognize healthy schools
Applications for the 4th annual
Governor’s Healthy School Awards are being accepted. The awards
honor schools that have made outstanding efforts to promote the
health and well-being of their students and faculty. Winners
receive a $5,000 award.
Seventeen teachers earn prestigious
certification
Seventeen South
Dakota teachers earned National Board Certification in 2006.
That brings the total number of National Board Certified
teachers employed in South Dakota to 56. The certification is
recognized as one of the highest credentials in the teaching
profession.
AP Course Audit now available
As scheduled, the Advanced Placement Course
Audit process has officially opened. The AP Course Audit
provides schools with clear guidelines on the course content and
resources typical of college-level classes, and helps colleges
and universities better interpret courses marked “AP” on
students’ transcripts.
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