Content Standards: Under Review
Academic content standards provide a road map for what students should know and be able to do by the end of each grade. South Dakota's content standards are reviewed regularly, as required by state law.
Persons interested in providing feedback on the proposed content standards have several options to do so. Written public comment may be provided online by following the links below. Written comment may also be mailed to the Department of Education, ATTN: Public Comment, 800 Governors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501. Individuals may provide testimony by appearing in-person or remotely at one of the four public hearings.
Board of Education Standards' public hearing schedule:
- December 19, 2024, 9:00 a.m. (Central), Sioux Falls
- February 10, 2025, 9:00 a.m. (Central), Pierre
- April 14, 2025, 9:00 a.m. (Mountain), Rapid City
| Content Standards Currently Under Review |
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| Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings & Standards |
| K-8 Computer Science Standards |
| English Language Arts Standards |