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May 14, 2024
CTE grants awarded to South Dakota schools
The Department of Education has awarded four grants totaling nearly $3.8 million to school districts to purchase equipment for new or existing career and technical education (CTE) programs.


May 13, 2024
IEP Workshops and Special Education Professional Development
The Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs is offering a variety of professional development this summer and fall.


May 6, 2024
South Dakota celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week and recognizes Regional Teachers of the Year
May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week, a time to celebrate the teachers who dedicate their time and energy to the futures of the youngest citizens in South Dakota communities.


May 6, 2024
Public hearings to address Administrative Rule changes
The Board of Education Standards will hold two public hearings regarding proposed Administrative Rule changes at its May 20 meeting: 1) ARSD 24:28 -Educator Certification, and 2) ARSD 24:28 - Educator Permits.


May 2, 2024
2024 Workforce Education Grant recipients announced
Four South Dakota Workforce Education Grants totaling $840,051.39 have been awarded to South Dakota public school districts. The Workforce Education Grant program is designed to make transformative change for career and technical education (CTE) programs offered in middle and high schools throughout the state.


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