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ASBSD Policy Alert: 2023 Legislative Highlights

ASBSD has updated a few policies related to laws passed by the legislature during the 2023 session. “We have put together a recap of the bills passed and signed into law from the 2023 Legislative Session with a relevant impact to policy and other areas in South Dakota public schools,” ASBSD Policy and Legal Services …

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Online training available through ASBSD’s School Board U!

Complete training individually, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home with ASBSD’s School Board U! School Board U is our online training site to cover your training needs and enhance your knowledge of school board work. Your SBU training will consist of an interactive video presented by ASBSD Board Development …

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Dakota Dreams Experiencing STEM Elementary Initiative workshops

The South Dakota Board of Regents is hosting two STEM workshops for elementary teachers this summer.   The Dakota Dreams Experiencing STEM Elementary Initiative will provide Elementary teachers: Experience integrated STEM activities for grades 2 – 5. Use your curriculum, the SD standards, the Science & Engineering Standards, and the Standards for Mathematical Practice to …

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New and veteran board leaders invited to workshop

Presidents and Vice Presidents can gather more info and insight about leading a school board at this year’s School Board President Workshop. ASBSD Board Development Director Jim Holbeck invites new and veteran board leaders to the upcoming workshop on Wednesday, August 2 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Click here to register …

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Grow your own educators with Educators Rising SD

Your district can join a movement to grow your own educators, create the next generation of teachers and do so with the assistance of an established association to help you develop your local chapter.   Educators Rising South Dakota’s mission is to cultivate a new generation of highly skilled educators by guiding young people on …

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Connect with school leaders & learn from great presenters at the 2023 ASBSD-SASD Convention

“It is important to go to this Convention to connect with your home team, other teams, hear what is happening and learn from others.” That’s one attendee from last year’s ASBSD-SASD Convention said about the Premier Learning Event for School Board Members and Administrators, and we invite you to connect and learn at the 2023 …

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Come talk about attracting and retaining teachers and staff members at a FREE webinar

Let’s talk about attracting and retaining teachers and staff members at a FREE upcoming webinar.   Board members are invited to join your ASBSD Region Directors (click here to see your region) at an upcoming Attracting & Retaining Teachers & Staff Webinar: Click here to register for the Northeast Region webinar on Sunday, May 7 …

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Academic Achievements of Best and Brightest in Class of 2023 Recognized

  Academic Achievements of Best and Brightest in Class of 2023 Recognized   The academic achievements of the best and brightest students from the Class of 2023 were recognized recently at the 33rd Annual Academic Excellence Recognition luncheon.     Governor Kristi Noem and the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) honored students who …

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Dr. Douglas Wermedal accepts position as ASBSD Executive Director

The Associated School Boards of South Dakota Board of Directors is pleased to announce Dr. Douglas Wermedal has accepted the position of ASBSD Executive Director.   Wermedal currently serves as South Dakota State University’s Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, a position he has held for more two decades. Having served multiple terms on the …

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A sample school board resolution for your board’s consideration

The proposed Social Studies Standards for South Dakota’s schools are continuing their hearing schedule with the Board of Education Standards in 2023.   You can read the proposed standards here, which had their first hearing in September at which many South Dakota public school educators and administrators testified in opposition.   The overall sentiment of …

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