SD-STARS District User Training - Rapid City

In this one-day training, you will learn about the South Dakota Student Teacher Accountability Reporting System (SD-STARS) and explore various reports that you can utilize to support your students' education journeys. This is a one-day training to help new and returning users familiarize themselves with the platform and explore ways to utilize various tools. Training materials will be shared in the subsequent modules and can still be accessed after the training has concluded.

 Training Objectives

Participants of this training will be able to:

1. Navigate the platform to access various reports and resources.
2. Understand the various types of reports, the report development process, and key features of reports.
3. Explore different reports available and brainstorm ways to utilize them in your schools/districts.

 Training Outline

1. Introduction
   1. Housekeeping
   2. Overview
2. SD-STARS Basics
   1. What is an SLDS?
   2. Mission of SD-STARS
   3. Core components of SD-STARS
3. SD-STARS Navigation
4. STARS Reports
5. Wrap Up

 Training Information and Location

Thursday, October 29th, 2026

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM CST

Western Dakota Tech, Classroom L205 (Lewis and Clark Hall)

800 Mickelson Dr

Rapid City, SD 57703