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Laura Scheibe:
CTE is growing in South Dakota
The DOE’s Laura Scheibe, who leads the department's Division of College, Career, and Student Success, has a message for schools about the future of Career and Technical Education.
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In celebration of CTE month, TeachSD reached out to two outstanding CTE teachers in the state to talk about their role as CTE teachers.
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Brady Duxbury, Agriculture Instructor, Wessington Springs High School
“I think in CTE, there is no evaluation of how successful your program is going to be based on a test. It’s based on the student. As they walk through the classes and into the world, it’s about the skills they can bring to their community. We need to be attentive to where we’re at so we can build the CTE skills that can benefit not only our students, but also our community in the future.”
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This section highlights upcoming professional development opportunities offered by the Department of Education. For a full list of trainings, visit DOE's new professional development platform at sded.sd.gov.
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SPED Legal Webinar:
Lessons Learned from 2024 Cases
Feb 3, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025
In 2024, what did courts have to say about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and what do those cases have to teach us? Experienced school attorney Elena M. Gallegos will review carefully chosen federal court cases from 2024, based on the practical lessons they have to offer, and provide forward-looking practical pointers based on these cases.
The Office of Special Education Programs invites special education professionals and school administrators to view this two-hour recording regarding lessons learned from past court cases involving Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
Register online. Contact Stacy Holzbauer with questions.
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New to SD-STARS Course
Online, self-paced
This on-demand course provides an overview of the basics of SD-STARS and highlights the important things a public school educator should know about SD-STARS. Participants can start and complete the course on their schedule.
Register online.
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2025 Introduction of Power User Platform
Online, self-paced
Participants will learn more about the SD-STARS system with this course. Those interested in becoming a SD-STARS Power User will learn the qualities and expectations of a good Power User, and the ways STARS Analytics can support goals and planning using data.
Register online.
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2025 Power User 2-Day Training
Sioux Falls, March 11-12
Rapid City, April 23-24
Those who complete the Power User Platform (above) will be eligible to register for this in-person training for district-approved staff. Participants will learn about STARS Analytics and how to create and publish district reports.
Learn more and register online.
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SPED 592: Autism Spectrum Disorders Behavior Basics Spring Semester 2025
Online, must be completed by May 1
This course aims to provide training and assistance to South Dakota educators, administrators, or other related professionals interested in learning more about the basic principles of behavior as they apply to autism. Students will be required to complete nine modules and submit proof of completion to the instructor.
Participants may complete specific requirements to earn either 15 continuing education contact hours or one graduate credit. Graduate credit is offered by USD for $40.
Register online.
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SPED 592: Autism Characteristics and Diagnostic Considerations
Online, must be completed by May 15
This course aims to provide information to educators, administrators, related professionals, and graduate students interested in learning more about autism spectrum disorder. The focus of this course will be to introduce information about identification, characteristics, and diagnostic criteria for autistic students or those suspected of having autism.
This course is offered for either one graduate credit through the University of South Dakota, or 15 continuing education contact hours; the requirements will be different for each. Registration for graduate credit closes May 6 and needs to be completed on the USD platform. All course requirements must be completed by May 15.
Register online.
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SPED 592: Autism Spectrum Interventions Overview
Online, must be completed by May 16
This course aims to provide training and assistance to South Dakota educators, administrators, and other related professionals. Course topics include behavior intervention plans, computer-aided instruction, pivotal response treatment, structured teaching, and using special interests in the classroom.
This course is offered for one or two graduate credits through the University of South Dakota. Registration for graduate credit closes May 6 and needs to be completed by May 15.
Register online.
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2025 Fundamentals of Using Data for Educators
June 2-27, Online
Understanding and using data will assist educators in making decisions to foster powerful improvements in student outcomes. Effective use of data can support student learning and success. This course will provide educators with the skills they need to analyze and use data to answer important questions or drive positive change in their classroom, school, or district.
Course topics include data use standards, the data inquiry process, data collection, measures of data, availability of data systems, data analysis, and creating SMART goals and data-driven action plans.
One graduate credit is available for a fee for those who successfully complete the course.
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