A TENTATIVE timeline for release of 2010-11 adequate yearly progress, or AYP, determinations has been set. Please review the dates and notify critical staff.
Changes to bus driver training on horizon
The requirements for bus driver training will be changing effective July 1, 2011. Get up to speed on what’s different.
Nominate Driver of the Year, recognize long-time drivers
The South Dakota School Transportation Association is seeking nominations for Bus Driver of the Year, and will recognize drivers with 25 years of service.
Interested in a capstone for your students?
The Capstone Experience is one of the menu options for South Dakota’s new high school graduation requirements. Weigh in on potential training dates.
Supplemental Educational Services: Comment on waiver applications
The state Department of Education is pursuing two waivers from the U.S. Department of Education related to Title I, Part A, Supplemental Educational Services. Comments are welcome.
Long-term sub report due May 15
State law requires the Department of Education to collect long-term substitute data from all accredited schools annually. The deadline to complete your district’s 2010-11 Long Term Substitute submission is May 15, 2011.



