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Official newsletter from the South Dakota Department of Education
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| Dec. 3, 2025 |
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Special Education Professional Development Survey
The South Dakota Advisory Panel for Children with Disabilities (SDAPCD) is seeking feedback on general education and special education professionals’ knowledge and usage of available special education professional development.
This survey may be shared with all South Dakota educational professionals providing services to students with disabilities.
Complete the survey by Dec. 5, 2025. For questions, contact Wendy.Trujillo@state.sd.us.
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Capital Connections Registration
The South Dakota Department of Education will be hosting a two-day event that offers educators a front-row seat to the policymaking process.
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Dakota Corps Scholarship
Applications now being accepted for South Dakota's High School Graduates that are obtaining their post-secondary education in South Dakota, remaining in the state upon completion of their education, and contributing to the state of South Dakota and its citizens by working in a critical need occupation.
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This section highlights upcoming professional development opportunities offered by the Department of Education. For a full list of trainings, visit SD DOE's professional development platform at sded.sd.gov.
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Our Dakota Dreams Educator Webinar Series
Asynchronous, online
Throughout the 2025-26 school year, a variety of pertinent topics will be covered in these monthly webinars to help educators support students in their journey toward college readiness. The webinars are intended for any educators who support students in their college readiness. Continuing education contact hours are offered for participation in live or recorded webinars by completing a short quiz within a limited timeframe. Webinars will be recorded and provided to registered participants. The webinar series is brought to you by Our Dakota Dreams, a partnership between the SD Department of Education, SD Board of Regents, technical colleges, and Mapping Your Future. View more information and register for any or all of the webinars. Questions? Contact Andrea Effling.
• Dec. 15, 2025: South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship Update
• Jan. 13, 2026: Scholarship Strategies & SD’s “Big 5” Overview
• Feb. 17, 2026: What’s New: SD Technical Colleges
• Feb. 19, 2026: What’s New: SD Public Universities
• March 16, 2026: The Intersection of Career & College for Student Success
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Title 101 Canvas Course
Self-paced
Looking for a refresher on navigating Title Programs? New to a Title role? Looking to beef up your knowledge? Then we have the course for you!
Title Programs 101 is a free, self-paced course for anyone looking for more in-depth information about Title programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). While it does not replace the Title Programs Technical Support Handbook, it’s packed with valuable insights to help you navigate and implement Title Program requirements.
If you looked last year, take the time to check it out again this year -- new modules are being released regularly, so you can keep learning at your own pace!
Some of the topics available include:
• Conducting an Annual Title I Meeting
• Title Programs Monitoring Protocols
• Private School Consultation
• And so much more!
If you have questions, reach out to your Title I Representative.
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