Each year, outstanding career and technical education programs are recognized with State Director’s Awards. Nominations for the 2008 State Director’s Awards are currently being accepted by the Department of Education.

Programs selected for recognition must display the following characteristics:

• Have rigorous, relevant course offerings
• Be student-focused
• Address the needs of diverse populations
• Have community support

School administrators are asked to consider nominating one or more CTE programs. A nomination form is available online at www.doe.sd.gov/octe. Nominations are due by May 31. The State Director’s Awards will be presented at the annual Career and Technical Education Conference in Pierre.