South Dakota Department of Education, Staff Directory

About the Department of Education

Mission Statement: The South Dakota Department of Education is dedicated to enhancing learning through leadership and service.

The South Dakota Department of Education's aspiration is for all students to leave the K-12 education system College, Career and Life Ready.

South Dakota Department of Education, 800 Governors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501
For general inquiries, email doe@state.sd.us or call (605) 773-3134.
For media inquiries, email Nancy Van Der Weide.

Division of the Secretary - (605) 773-3134

Division of Accreditation and Certification - (605) 773-3134

Division of Child and Adult Nutrition Services - (605) 773-3413

Division of College, Career and Student Success - (605) 773-3423

Division of Data and Research - (605) 773-3134

Division of Finance and Management - (605) 773-3248

Division of Learning and Instruction - (605) 773-3134

Division of Special Education and Early Learning - (605) 773-3678

Division of the State Library - (605) 773-3131

Division of State History - (605) 773-3458

Doctor Joseph Graves, South Dakota Secretary of Education

Dr. Joseph Graves, SD Secretary of Education