State CTE grant application now available
The South Dakota Department of Education will award $1.5 million through a competitive grant process for approved career and technical education programs. Applications are due May 16, 2008.

Claim your FY 08 TCAP expenditures now
Districts that are participating in the Teacher Compensation Assistance Program for FY 08 have just three more opportunities to claim their expenses. TCAP claims are paid in conjunction with monthly state aid.

Schools can earn $5,000 for healthy habits
As announced in February, applications for the 5th annual Governor Rounds’ Healthy School Awards are being accepted until April 15. The awards, which come with a $5,000 cash prize, recognize public schools for their leadership in school health programming.

Administrators:
Deadline to be properly certified is July 1
By July 1, all school administrators in South Dakota must be properly certified by the South Dakota Department of Education. The requirement stems back to legislation passed in 2004. Make sure you’re on track to meet this requirement.

Educator recognition
Shine a spotlight on your “best and brightest”
Attention, school administrators: If you have an educator who represents South Dakota’s best and brightest, we want to hear from you. The Department of Education may consider these talented individuals for membership on advisory boards and task forces, as well as candidates for special recognition programs.

Feed your part of the world
Host sites needed for Summer Food Service Program
Nationwide, more than 18 million children receive free or reduced-price meals during the school year. In the summer, that number drops to about 3 million. By participating in the Summer Food Service Program, you can help to meet children’s nutritional needs even though school is out.