Applications now open for speaker breakout session proposals

The 2026 Virtual South Dakota Statewide Mentoring Program Summer Academy will be held on Wed., June 3, 2026. It provides new teachers and their mentors an opportunity to reflect, engage in professional development, and celebrate their accomplishments.

Applications to submit proposals to present during a breakout session are now open. Presenters will receive $150 per session. Proposals are due by December 1, 2025. If you would like to submit more than one proposal, complete a new application for each.