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How should districts navigate the provisions of a Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE)? This two-hour on-demand webinar recording is available through the Office of Special Education Programs.

Unlock the four domains of exceptional teaching practice in this essential course for South Dakota educators and administrators. Learn to navigate Planning and Preparation, Classroom Environment, Instruction, and Professional Responsibilities with confidence. Build the foundation for your professional growth and classroom success.

Dive into the Science of Reading. This course focuses on the big 5 foundational literacy skills and models research-based practical lessons to use in the classroom. June 9 -11, 2025 STC - Sioux Falls 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

The South Dakota Department of Education hosted "Sneak Peek" and "Deep Dive" webinars this fall to increase district and teacher knowledge of the curriculum, as well as provide the steps necessary to receive early access to preview the online resources. Enroll in this course to view those webinars to learn more about South Dakota Studies Weekly!

This two-hour webinar recording from the Office of Special Education Programs can be viewed on-demand for two continuing education contact hours (2 CECHs). The webinar recording provides guidance on what the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) says about how attendance affects a Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE) for students in special education.

Join the Title Programs Team in Pierre!

Join us for an in-person workshop and four follow-up webinars!

Understanding and using data will assist educators in making decisions to foster powerful improvements in student outcomes. Effective use of data can assist to support student learning and success. This course will provide educators with the skills they need to analyze and use data in order to answer important questions to drive positive change in their district, school or classroom.

This on-demand course provides an overview of the basics of SD-STARS and highlights the important things public school educator should know about SD-STARS. Participants can start the course and complete it on their schedule.

This optional, self-paced course from Instructure provides everything you need to know about using Canvas as a learner.

This asynchronous, online professional development course aims to provide training and assistance to educators, administrators, related professionals, and graduate students interested in learning more about Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Challenging behavior in ASD and evidence based intervention options.

This asynchronous course will allow you to choose 15 hours of intervention topics that are most meaningful for you.

In 2024, what did courts have to say about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and what do these cases have to teach us? This two-hour on-demand webinar recording is available through the Office of Special Education Programs.

The STAR Gazer is a 10–15-minute video designed to keep educators up to date about SD-STARS. The STAR Gazer will be shared via SD-STARS Listserv and will be housed in the SD-STARS Training Center and Content Library. Signing up for this course will keep users up to date on each STARS Gazer.

In this course, you will understand who makes a good Power User, expectations of being a Power User, learn how STARS Analytics can support goals and planning, and decide if you would like to sign up for the next course. The course is structured into 3 modules, each focusing on introducing you to the STARS Analytics. As you navigate through the course, you'll find a variety of learning materials, including readings and videos.

This in-person, 2-day training is for a team of district-approved staff. This team will learn about STARS Analytics and how to create and publish district reports.

Join the Title Programs Office every other month for a one hour and a half Zoominar covering a variety of Title Program topics!

This interactive training is an in-depth look at the explicit instructional methodologies presented in the highly successful book: Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching written by Anita Archer and Charles Hughes.

This interactive training is an in-depth look at the explicit instructional methodologies presented in the highly successful book: Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching written by Anita Archer and Charles Hughes.

Dive into the Science of Reading. This course focuses on the big 5 foundational literacy skills and models research-based practical lessons to use in the classroom. June 9 -11, 2025 STC - Sioux Falls 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Join the Title Programs Team in Pierre!

21CCLC monthly webinars covering different topics in relation to out of school time.

Join us for research-based training focused on the Big 5 Literacy Skills. Work observes some phonemic awareness and phonics, but focuses on fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. These literacy skills are needed to help all readers at the upper elementary and middle school levels, especially struggling readers.

Join us for research-based training focused on the Big 5 Literacy Skills. Work observes some phonemic awareness and phonics, but focuses on fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. These literacy skills are needed to help all readers at the upper elementary and middle school levels, especially struggling readers.

Join us for research-based training focused on the Big 5 Literacy Skills. Work observes some phonemic awareness and phonics, but focuses on fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. These literacy skills are needed to help all readers at the upper elementary and middle school levels, especially struggling readers.

This two-hour webinar recording from the Office of Special Education Programs can be viewed on-demand for two continuing education contact hours (2 CECHs). Join education attorney Betsey Helfrich to examine Section 504 and its regulations compared to the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act).