The Dakota Dreams Teacher Leadership Academy will offer eligible teachers a year-long, experience-based learning opportunity to further develop their educational leadership skills. Beginning in school year 2022-23, two cohorts of 30 students will meet over three instructional days during the school year as well as a three-day period in the summer.
Courses will be taught by Professor of Practice faculty (qualified retired school superintendents) and guest speakers.
This academy is provided at no cost to teachers, and school districts will be reimbursed for travel, lodging, and substitute teacher expenses. Additionally, students can earn three graduate credits from either Black Hills State University, Dakota State University, Northern State University, South Dakota State University, or the University of South Dakota.
Who: Eligible teachers are those with five years of teaching experience.
When: Instructional dates are being determined.
Where: The place of instruction will rotate among the University of South Dakota in Vermillion; South Dakota State University in Brookings; Northern State University in Aberdeen; and USD – Sioux Falls.
Why: This leadership academy supports the professional development of South Dakota teachers and their exploration of administrative leadership roles and responsibilities in schools.
Teachers who are interested can fill out this form to receive more information.
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