Office of Accreditation & Teacher Quality

   
The Office of Accreditation and Teacher Quality shall implement education policies of the Legislature and the State Board of Education, while advocating high standards for teacher preparation, staff certification, and school accreditation that ensure all South Dakota students have access to quality programs and teachers.

If you have questions regarding certification, email us at: certification@state.sd.us

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New: Distance Delivery of a Teacher Education Program for Mid-Career Professionals
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Online Teacher Certification Application
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Parapro Certification
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