State board to meet; academic content standards and SLOs on agenda

The South Dakota Board of Education will hold hearings on proposed standards for Science and CTE Government and Public Administration, and changes to Student Learning Objectives and their role in the evaluation process.

Standards review advisory committee members sought

Teachers who want to be a part of standards review in 2024 can apply to be a part of advisory committees.

As your students return to the classroom after the holiday break, teachers will be considering these questions: “What knowledge and skills do my students currently possess, and how can I assist my students to work more toward grade-level skills?”

This month, there are two in-person training sessions that will give you an in-depth look at all you need to know about the state-provided Interim Assessments and administering them. These trainings include presentations by professionals from other districts to help teachers and administrators find the most efficient and effective way to assess students.

During the training, participants will be given time to explore the resources and your district's systems with DOE personnel on hand to assist with any questions or issues.

For those unable to travel to the in-person Interim Assessment trainings, the DOE is also providing virtual, one-hour webinars for teachers and administrators to prepare for student assessments. These trainings will happen on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

This workshop gives K-12 educators an opportunity to take a closer look at the Key Language Uses by engaging in a deeper exploration of language expectations, language functions, and language features. Participants will learn the importance and purpose of a mentor text to make language visible to students, and explore materials and additional resources to support their classroom implementation.