Educator Preparation Providers, SD Department of Education

Educator Preparation Providers

Educator Preparation Provider State Rules Article 24:53

The Educator Preparation Provider assures that K-12 educators are well prepared and qualified to serve South Dakota schools. Rules adopted by the South Dakota Board of Education Standards establish standards that educators must meet to be recommended for certification; the rules also provide the standards for postsecondary institutions' educator preparation programs. Any institution seeking to recommend candidates for certification must have its programs approved by the State Board of Education

Educator Preparation Provider Approval

To be eligible to request approval of programs that prepare educational personnel to meet certification requirements in accordance with article 24:28, institutions must provide evidence of compliance with regional approval and eligibility for Title IV funding as stated in SDCL 13-49-27.1.

At least once every seven years, the department shall conduct an onsite review of each educator preparation provider and each program for the preparation of education personnel offered by a four-year, regionally accredited institution that has applied for state approval.* After the department has verified that the standards in article 24:53 have been met by the educator preparation provider and each program, the South Dakota Board of Education Standards may grant initial or continuing approval to the educator preparation provider and program that were reviewed. In order to receive and maintain approval, the educator preparation provider must submit the following to the department every seven years:

A self-study report*, as outlined in the department's Educator Preparation Provider Approval and Program Approval Review Handbook: Guidelines for Institutions of Higher Education in the State of South Dakota; and
Evidence of candidate competencies as required in chapters 24:53:04 and 24:53:10 and 24:53:11.

For institutions seeking initial or continuing accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the department shall conduct joint reviews of the educator preparation provider and its education programs as outlined in the partnership agreement between the department and the accrediting agency. The Board of Education Standards shall make the final decision on state program approval.

*Institutions may choose either a State Accreditation Review or a CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) Accreditation review.

**Self-Study Reports are due 9 months prior to the site visit.

State Accreditation Review Resources

CAEP Accreditation Review Resources

CAEP Accreditation Review Resources

Program Review

The institution s educator preparation programs must be reviewed prior to the Educator Preparation Provider onsite review. An EPP may choose one of the following three options (or a combination of them):

SPA review program reports are reviewed by national Specialized Professional Associations program reports are due 2 years prior to on-site review.
State Program Review program reports reviewed by South Dakota Department of Education - program reports are due 1 year prior to On-site Review.
CAEP Evidence Review of Standard One (formerly known as CAEP Program Review with Feedback) - EPPs will build a case for CAEP Standard 1 and submit complete evidence for the standard as part of the self-study report. The evidence will address candidate proficiencies relevant to the learner and learning, specialty content and content pedagogy, instructional practice, and professional responsibilities. Data will be disaggregated data by licensure areas, degree levels, and modes of delivery. EPPs describe how they use the evidence for continuous improvement.

Programs Subject to Approval For State and CAEP program reviews Educator Preparation Programs should contact the DOE Office of Accreditation for required report templates specific to each program.
Birth Grade 3 Early Childhood	5-12 Agriculture Education
Birth Grade 3 Special Education	5-12 Business Education
K-8 Elementary Education	5-12 Career and Technical Education
K-12 Art Education (NAEA)	5-12 Drama/Theater
K-12 Art Education (NASAD)	5-12 English Language Arts Education
K-12 Comprehensive School Health Education	5-12 ELA (Mass Comm/Journalism)
K-12 Educational Technology/Computer Education	5-12 ELA (Speech/Debate)
K-12 Music Education	5-12 Family and Consumer Science
K-12 Physical Education	5-12 Industrial Technology
K-12 South Dakota Indian Studies Education	5-12 Mathematics Education
K-12 Special Education	5-12 Mathematics/Science Composite
K-12 Reading Specialist	5-12 Science Education
K-12 World Language Education	5-12 Social Science Education
PK 12 Principal	PK-12 Curriculum Director
PK-12 Career Superintendent	Birth to 21 School Psychologist
Certification Only	PK-12 School Counselor

Approved Educator Preparation Providers

**Click on +Provider to view contact information, accreditation status and approved programs

Augustana University

Augustana University
Dr. Laurie Daily, Dean, School of Education, 605-274-5211 Dr. Sharon Andrews, Certification Official, 605-274-4629

Accreditation Status: Current - State
Last Approval: January 2021	Next Review: Fall 2027

Reviewed Programs Approved
K-8 Elementary Education
K-12 Art
K-12 Comprehensive School Health Education
K-12 Music
K-12 Physical Education
K-12 Special Education
K-12 World Language Spanish
5-12 English Language Arts English Education
5-12 Mathematics
5-12 Science Biology Chemistry
5-12 Social Science History

Black Hills State University

Black Hills State University
Dr. Jarrett D. Moore, Dean, College of Education , 605-642-6551 Jami Kesling, Certification Official, 605-642-6077 April Meeker, Records Official, 605-642-6567

*Accreditation Status: Initial and Advanced Programs Current CAEP**
Last Approval: January, 2019	Next Review: Spring 2025

Reviewed Programs Approved
Early Childhood Special Education
K-8 Elementary Education
K-12 Art
K-12 Music
K-12 Physical Education
K-12 Special Education
K-12 World Language - Spanish
5-12 Business
5-12 English Language Arts English Education Mass Communication/Drama/Theatre Composite
5-12 Mathematics
5-12 Mathematics/Science Composite
5-12 Science Science Composite Biology Chemistry
5-12 Social Science Social Science Composite History
Certification Only Programs
*K-12 Reading Specialist Master's Degree

Dakota State University

Dakota State University
David DeJong, Ed.D., Dean, College of Education,, 605-256-5177 Kathy Callies, Registrar, 605-256-5144 Nicole Steele, Director of Field Services & Certification Officer, 605-679-6115

Accreditation Status: Current - CAEP
Last Approval: January 2024	Next Review: Spring 2029

Reviewed Programs Approved
K-8 Elementary Education
K-12 Special Education
K-12 Computer Science
K-12 Physical Education
5-12 Business
5-12 English Language Arts
5-12 Mathematics
5-12 Science - Biology
Certification Only Program

Dakota Wesleyan University

Dakota Wesleyan University
Ashley Digmann, Education Department Chair, 605-995-2891 April Teel, Certification Official, 605-995-2127 Molly Manchester, Registrar, 605-995-2821

Accreditation Status: Current - State
Last Approval: May, 2025	Next Review: Spring 2032

Reviewed Programs Approved
K-8 Elementary Education
K-12 Music
K-12 Principal - approved to offer in 2021
K-12 Special Education
5-12 English Language Arts
5-12 Mathematics
5-12 Science - Biology
5-12 Social Science - History

Mt Marty University

Mt Marty University
Dr. Jennifer Weber, 605-668-1291

Accreditation Status: Current - State
Last Approval: December 2024	Next Review: Spring 2031

Reviewed Programs Approved
K-8 Elementary Education
K-12 Physical Education
K-12 Special Education
5-12 English Language Arts
5-12 Mathematics
5-12 Science Biology
5-12 Social Science - History

Northern State University

Northern State University
Dr. Anna Schwan, Dean, School of Education, 605-626-2570 April Hinze, Certification Officer, 605-626-3969

*Accreditation Status: Current - CAEP; Advanced Programs - Current- CAEP**
Last Approval: January 2024	Next Review: Spring 2028

Reviewed Programs Approved
K-8 Elementary Education
K-12 Art
K-12 Music Education
K-12 Physical Education
*K-12 Principal
K-12 School Counselor - CACREP accredited through 2025
K-12 Special Education
K-12 World Language - Spanish
5-12 English Language Arts
5-12 History
5-12 Mathematics
5-12 Science Biology Chemistry
5-12 Secondary Education - approved to offer in 2025
Certification Only

Oglala Lakota College

Oglala Lakota College
Shannon Amiotte, Education Department Chair/ Certification Officer, 605-455-6014 Leslie Mesteth, Registrar, 605-455-6032

Accreditation Status: Current - State
Last Approval: January, 2020	Next Review: Fall, 2026

Reviewed Programs Approved
Birth Grade 3 Early Childhood
K-8 Elementary Education
K-12 South Dakota Indian Studies Education
K-12 Special Education
5-12 Science Education
PK 12 Principal

Sinte Gleska University

Sinte Gleska University
Cheryl Medearis, Education Department Chair, 605-856-8117 Jack Herman, Records Official, 605-856-8100 Ext. 8476

Accreditation Status: Current - State
Last Approval: January, 2019	Next Review: Fall 2025

Reviewed Programs Approved
K-8 Elementary Education
K-8 Elementary Education/Special Education

South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University
Dr. Evan Ortlieb, Dean, College of Education and Human Sciences, 605-688-4031 Lynda Venhuizen, Certification Official, 605-688-4449

Accreditation Status: Current - CAEP
Last Approval: July 2022	Next Review: Fall 2026

Reviewed Programs Approved
Birth - Age 8 Early Childhood
K-8 Elementary Education - approved to offer in 2023
K-12 Art
K-12 Music
K-12 Physical Education
K-12 Principal
K-12 School Counselor
K-12 Special Education - approved to offer in 2023
K-12 World Language French German Spanish
5-12 Agriculture Education
5-12 English Language Arts English Education Speech/Debate
5-12 Family and Consumer Sciences
5-12 Mathematics
5-12 Science Biology Chemistry Physics
5-12 Social Science History Psychology Sociology

University of Sioux Falls

University of Sioux Falls
Dr. Michelle Hanson, Chair, Fredrikson School of Education, 605-331-6714 Registrar, 605-331-6732

Accreditation Status: Current - CAEP
Last Approval: January, 2024	Next Review: Spring 2030

Reviewed Programs Approved
K-8 Elementary Education
K-12 Art
K-12 Music
K-12 Principal
K-12 Reading Specialist
K-12 Special Education
K-12 Superintendent
K-12 World Language - Spanish
5-12 English Language Arts Language Arts Education
5-12 Mathematics
5-12 Science - Biology
5-12 Social Science - History
Certification Only Program

University of South Dakota

University of South Dakota
Amy Schweinle, School of Education Dean, 605-658-6600 Robin Wiebers, Certification Official, 605-658-6608

Accreditation Status: Current - CAEP
Last Approval: July 2022	Next Review: Fall 2025

Reviewed Programs Approved
P-12 Special Education Director
K-8 Elementary Education
K-12 Art
K-12 Curriculum Director
K-12 Music Education
K-12 Physical Education
K-12 Principal
K-12 Reading Specialist
K-12 School Counselor - CACREP no penalty accreditation extension through Spring 2025
K-12 Special Education
K-12 Superintendent
K-12 World Language French Spanish
5-12 English Language Arts Language Arts Education Speech/Debate
5-12 Mathematics
5-12 Science Biology Chemistry Physics
5-12 Social Science History
Certification Only Program

For any questions relating to Teacher Education Programs, contact Kathy Riedy with the SD Department of Education at 605-773-4774.

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