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Educator Certification
The Office of Educator Certification is updating resources as a result of the new certification rules effective Sept. 8, 2026. This is resulting in 404 errors until new information is posted. While the team is working as quickly as possible on this, there may be delays. Thank you for your patience.
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We are currently reviewing applications received within the last 4-5 weeks.
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Applications are processed when all required documents have been received. Processing time will vary based on requests made and information submitted.
- Public Search – Educator 411
- Administrative Rules of South Dakota
- Review the email sent with your last certificate issued for deficiency requirements.
- We respond to every request for help. Do not submit duplicate requests.
- If you have an open application, use the comments within the view status.
- SD Certification Statistics
- System functionality issues should be submitted on a contact us request.
- Email: certification @state.sd.us
- Phone: 605-773-3134, press 1 for certification.
- Check the status of your application by logging into your "Educator Portal" followed by selecting "View Status".