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2 Year Program Requirements

New Teacher

Eligibility Requirements: Per SDAR 24:41:01:01

  • Must be a first or second-year teacher employed by a South Dakota Public School (or started teaching no sooner than January of 2025)
  • Must hold a valid South Dakota Teaching Certificate upon submitting application

Required hours:
   (4) Online Kickoff
   (33) Mentoring Hours
   (2) Webinars (Fall and Spring)
   (6) Summer Academy
        Total Hours: 45





Mentor

Eligibility Requirements: Per SDAR 24:41:01:01

  • At least five years of teaching experience, one of which is within the last seven years in a school or other education related field
  • Can document experience within the past seven years in an educational field relative to the Five Core Propositions of the National Board Professional Teaching Standards
  • Must hold a valid or expired South Dakota Teaching Certificate upon submitting application

Required hours:
   (4) Online Mentor Seminar
   (4) Online Kickoff
   (33) Mentoring Hours
   (2) Webinars (Fall and Spring)
   (6) Summer Academy
        Total Hours: 49

 

Compensation

Upon completion of the two-year program, certified teachers who have a teaching certificate will have met the requirements to renew their certificate. Mentors will receive a $1000 stipend per new teacher when the requirements have been met.