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TCAP applications approved, deadline set for 2nd round
The South Dakota Board of Education approved the TCAP applications of 94 school districts on June 26. The Teacher Compensation Assistance Program provides districts statewide with $4 million to enhance local teacher salaries. A second TCAP application process – designed for those districts that did not receive approval or did not apply the first time – has been slated for Aug. 1-22.

Council makes recommendation on correspondence courses
School districts using correspondence courses will be allowed to use those courses two more years. But, beginning with the 2009-2010 school year, all correspondence courses will be required to run through the South Dakota Virtual High School.

Bus driver training announced
Harlow’s School Bus Service has announced its schedule for bus driver training. Read on to access the schedule.

State receives grant to host early childhood summit
South Dakota is one of 10 states to receive a $10,000 grant to support a Governor’s Summit on Early Childhood.

Helping parents promote emotional well-being
Children’s emotional well-being is critical to their success in school. South Dakota Voices for Children is providing schools with a free resource called “Wings for Life” that can be shared with parents.

Are today’s teachers prepared?
Are South Dakota’s public universities preparing new teachers for the realities of today’s classrooms? A Board of Regents study reviews the teacher preparation programs at five of the state’s public universities and offers recommendations in four key areas.
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