Teacher Leadership Conference:
Focus on rookie teachers

South Dakota’s newest teachers will be the stars at the 2008 Governor Rounds’ Teacher Leadership Conference. In the weeks ahead, first- and second-year teachers will receive an invitation to attend the Oct. 5-7 event in Pierre. Teachers must have the permission of their principal and superintendent to attend.

This year’s Teacher Leadership Conference is designed to support new teachers on the road to becoming accomplished professionals. Sessions will cover a range of topics pertinent to new teachers. Veteran South Dakota educators will facilitate.

There is no cost to attend the event, and lodging and meals will be provided during the conference. However, mileage and other travel expenses must be covered by the local school district.

With the new focus of the Teacher Leadership Conference, the department will no longer host the Governor’s New Teacher Academies in the summer.

For more information about this year’s TCL, visit http://doe.sd.gov/conferences/TLC/index.asp.