 Andrea Harstad (left) and Courtney Hentges |
TEACHER FEATURE: Mentoring program pair reflects on two years of professional growth We recently spoke with teachers Andrea Harstad (mentor) and Courtney Hentges (mentee) about their experience participating in the statewide mentoring program. Their two years in the program will conclude at the Summer Academy this June.  |
The South Dakota Science Teachers Association and South Dakota Council of Teachers of Mathematics recently held their 27th annual joint conference, which has been renamed the SD STEM Ed Conference. Congratulations to the outstanding educators who received special recognition!
At its March 18 meeting, the South Dakota Board of Education Standards adopted new school library and world languages content standards. Find more information on the South Dakota Department of Education’s Content Standards webpage.
Help shape the future of teaching: Become a mentor
Have you been putting off learning about that “data stuff” because you think it’s only for your “numbers-minded” neighbor down the hall? Make the decision to harness the power of data this summer. Sign up for a data use course from SD-STARS and learn how to drive positive change in your classroom, school or district.
Late last year, the South Dakota Department of Education partnered with School Administrators of South Dakota to develop and disseminate a survey aimed at learning more about the landscape of preschool programming efforts in South Dakota as they currently exist. The results of that survey are now available online.
The South Dakota Indian Education Summit targets educators of all content areas and grade levels, as well as administrators and school board members. The goal of the summit is to provide training on best practices in the field of Indian education. Have an idea for a presentation to share with your colleagues? Submit a proposal today! The 2019 summit is scheduled for Sept. 22-24 in Pierre.
The State Library recognizes schools with libraries that meet the characteristics of a 21st Century school library through their program, place, and professional. School librarians are encouraged to apply for this special recognition.
Photos courtesy South Dakota State Historical Society
Don’t miss spring learning opportunities at the
Cultural Heritage Center
Teachers of all grades are encouraged to bring students to the Museum of the South Dakota State Historical Society any time throughout the school year, including for end-of-year field trips. Make your plans today!
by March 30
Middle and high school teachers, school nurses, school counselors, and school resource officers are invited to complete a survey to assist the South Dakota Department of Health Tobacco Control Program in developing resources for educators to use to help students learn about the health risks related to e-cigarette use.
to state parks
Over 11,000 free one-day entrance licenses to state parks will be distributed in South Dakota for fourth graders through the “Go Fourth” program. The license extends to the family of the student and can be used any day between distribution and Dec. 31, 2019. If families choose to purchase an annual pass, the license can be turned in for a discount off the purchase price.
A complete listing of events is available at GoSignMeUp.
SD Early Childhood Education Conference
April 4-6, Pierre
SD School Library EdCamp
April 6, Rapid City and Sioux Falls
TIE Conference
April 7-9, Rapid City
English Learner Chats
April 16
The OSEU for Fourth Grade Teachers – Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms
April 24, Rapid City
State Historical Society History Conference
April 26-27, Pierre
SD Dept. of Education Annual Conference
May 29-30, Pierre
The Fundamentals of Using Data for Educators
June 13, Rapid City
June 18, Watertown
June 19, Mitchell
Save the Date! CTE Conference
July 28-30, Mitchell
Save the Date! Indian Education Summit
Sept. 22-24, Pierre
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