2008

E-mentoring targets rookie teachers
A teacher’s first year in the classroom can be daunting. This fall, the South Dakota Department of Education will launch a virtual mentoring program – the Teacher to Teacher Support Network – designed to help rookie teachers survive their first year. Read this story and listen to our edCast.

AYP on the brain
This year’s AYP process is moving along fairly smoothly (knock on wood). Be sure to check out our timeline of important dates.

Teacher Leadership Conference:
Remind your teachers to register

Teachers who completed their first or second year of teaching in 2007-08 have been invited to attend Governor Rounds’ Teacher Leadership Conference, Oct. 5-7. Please encourage your teachers to take advantage of this valuable opportunity.

Indian Ed Summit:
How to best serve our Native American students

This year’s Indian Education Summit is slated for Sept. 18-19 at the Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn and Convention Center in Rapid City. All educators are invited to attend.

Kids walk, earn prizes!
Take an easy step toward fighting childhood obesity this fall. Implement a walking program and get free incentives for kids who participate!

Studying abroad: It’s not just for students
Educators looking to see the world should consider the Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program. Nine seminars will be offered summer 2009. Host countries cover the globe from India to Poland to Senegal.

End of course passing score lowered
The South Dakota Board of Education voted to lower the passing cut score for end-of-course exams administered when districts offer high school credit prior to 9th grade. Even with this move, board members remain committed to ensuring consistency and rigor in courses offered statewide.

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