Jan. 10, 2024


Standards review advisory committee members sought

The South Dakota Department of Education is seeking individuals interested in serving on advisory committees to help inform the review and revision of three sets of content standards. Stipends and travel reimbursement will be provided to committee members.

Content standards are reviewed every five to seven years. Below is the list of standards, the date of in-person meetings, and links to application forms. The forms will close on Jan. 31. Questions can be directed to the staff listed below:

Computer Science Standards Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings and Standards English Language Arts Standards
CS application form
March 19-20, Pierre
(additional virtual sessions held if necessary)
Contact: terri.mehlhaff@state.sd.us
OSEU application form
April 9-11, Pierre
(additional virtual sessions held if necessary)
Contact: vera.vanwinkle@state.sd.us
ELA application form
June 17-18, Pierre
(additional virtual sessions held if necessary)
Contact: patti.lager@state.sd.us