2025 Civics & History Summit

Join us June 24-25 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center for the 2025 Civics and History Summit. Hosted by the Department of Education, this event will offer engaging keynotes, interactive exhibits, a vendor showcase, and breakout sessions tailored to meet your grade-level Social Studies curriculum needs. Targeted breakout sessions will be offered for elementary, middle, and high school.

Each session will provide valuable content, resources, activities, and lesson plans that you can implement directly into your classrooms to assist in the implementation of the new South Dakota social studies standards. You'll also connect with fellow educators from across the state, as you explore fresh ideas to enrich your students' social studies learning experience.

Don't miss this opportunity to collaborate and gather resources that will inspire your teaching and students as we work together to bring history to life at The Summit.

Registration will begin in March 2025.

Eligible to Attend

The following are eligible to attend the Civics & History Summit: Individuals who are certified teachers or administrators; homeschool teachers responsible for implementing the South Dakota social studies standards; school board members; and faculty at higher education teacher preparation programs. This applies to accredited public, private, tribal/Bureau of Indian Education schools, and homeschools in South Dakota.

Registration Includes

• FREE access to all sessions and Dignitaries Dinner
• $300 stipend to full conference participants
• Attendees eligible for the $300 stipend are those who are directly responsible for creating curriculum around, and implementation of, the South Dakota social studies standards.
• Exhibit hall showcasing vendors with engaging educational resources
• 15 continuing education contact hours or 1 graduate credit at a reduced rate

Call for Proposals
Attention, South Dakota Educators! Don't miss this opportunity to impact the future of education in South Dakota. The Department of Education invites you to showcase your knowledge, experience, and expertise at the Civics and History Summit, taking place June 24-25, 2025, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Submit your proposal by Nov. 20, 2024, and be part of an event that will inspire, connect, and elevate our commitment to civic engagement and historical understanding.