School of Education

Registration Deadline: January 12 It can be difficult to find training, education and best practice classroom strategies for students who have sensory difficulties and complex needs. Through a collaboration between the University of South Dakota, the South Dakota Deaf-Blind Project and the National Center on Deaf-Blindness, online professional development opportunities for teachers and related service providers is offered, with a variety of credit options available. Although the information is geared toward Deaf-Blindness, much of what is learned can be applied to students with severe disabilities/complex needs. This training is available for both in-state and out-of-state participants. For additional information regarding course content and registration, check us out on Eventbrite.

In this intensive 3-day professional development opportunity, participants will learn about the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and the subsequent implementation of a Behavior Support Plan (BSP) in order to better respond to more intense student needs. Schedule: Day 1: Tuesday, February 25, 2020, 8:30am-4:00pm Day 2: Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 8:30am-4:00pm Day 3: Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 8:30am-4:00pm Location: Technology & Education in Innovation | 1925 N Plaza Blvd | Rapid City, SD

In this intensive 3-day professional development opportunity, participants will learn about the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and the subsequent implementation of a Behavior Support Plan (BSP) in order to better respond to more intense student needs. Schedule: Day 1: Tuesday, March 3, 2020, 8:30am-4:00pm Day 2: Tuesday, April 7, 2020, 8:30am-4:00pm Day 3: Tuesday, May 5, 2020, 8:30am-4:00pm

Preregister here: https://sdaccc-csm.symplicity.com/surveys/REG2020 School districts from throughout the U.S. will be present to promote their employment opportunities. Location: Sioux Falls Convention Center

In this intensive 3-day professional development opportunity, participants will learn about the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and the subsequent implementation of a Behavior Support Plan (BSP) in order to better respond to more intense student needs. Schedule: Day 1: Friday, March 6, 2020, 8:30am-4:00pm Day 2: Friday, April 3, 2020, 8:30am-4:00pm Day 3: Friday, May 1, 2020, 8:30am-4:00pm Location: South Dakota State Library | 800 Governor's Dr. Mackay Building | Library Commons | Pierre, SD 57501

This intensive 3-day professional development opportunity is designed for educational professionals who are seeking to learn more about implementation of restorative practices and finding what works best when enforcing student discipline. The course will delve into alternative disciplinary practices beyond zero tolerance, discovering practical strategies and developing a school-wide approach when responding to challenging student behavior. Schedule: Day 1: Tuesday, March 10, 2020, 8:30am-4:00pm Day 2: Tuesday, April 14, 2020, 8:30am-4:00pm Day 3: Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 8:30am-4:00pm

A welcoming environment for parents and caregivers of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders to meet, share experiences, ask questions and receive support. We are excited to announce we will be offering childcare & a separate structured FUN activity for teens & adults while their parents attend group. Please register yourself & your child/teen/adult that will be attending. Childcare & teen/adult activity check-in will be from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. For more information or questions, contact Letty at (605) 357-1439 or communityeducation@usd.edu. Location: Sioux Falls Health Science Center | 1400 W. 22nd St.

This intensive 3-day professional development opportunity is designed for educational professionals who are seeking to learn more about implementation of restorative practices and finding what works best when enforcing student discipline. The course will delve into alternative disciplinary practices beyond zero tolerance, discovering practical strategies and developing a school-wide approach when responding to challenging student behavior. Schedule: Day 1: Friday, March 13, 2020, 8:30am-4:00pm Day 2: Tuesday, April 7, 2020, 8:30am-4:00pm Day 3: Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 8:30am-4:00pm Location: Technology & Innovation in Education (TIE Building) | 1925 N. Plaza Blvd. | Rapid City, SD 57702

This intensive 3-day professional development opportunity is designed for educational professionals who are seeking to learn more about implementation of restorative practices and finding what works best when enforcing student discipline. The course will delve into alternative disciplinary practices beyond zero tolerance, discovering practical strategies and developing a school-wide approach when responding to challenging student behavior. Schedule: Day 1: Friday, March 13, 2020, 8:30am-4:00pm Day 2: Friday, April 17, 2020, 8:30am-4:00pm Day 3: Friday, May 8, 2020, 8:30am-4:00pm Location: South Dakota State Library | 800 Governor's Dr. Mackay Building | Library Commons | Pierre, SD 57501

The Special Education Conference provides a platform for practitioners, educators and parents to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the field of special education. The objective of the conference is to exchange and share knowledge and experiences in the broad realm of special education. The SPED Conference is held for special and general education teachers, paraprofessionals, school administrators, speech-language professionals, counselors, psychologists and parents/guardians. Location: Sioux Falls Convention Center