21. Bridges4Kids State Resources And Information: Michigan Special education Mediation Services click here. south dakota parent Connection south dakota parent Resource Network PO Box 218 Sturgis, SD 57785 http://www.bridges4kids.org/states/sd.htm

State of South Dakota back to the U.S. map back to Bridges4Kids visit Early On add a resource General links Contact your State Legislator or Members of Congress - click here Are You Eligible? State Benefit Programs and Federal Benefit Programs Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program - A comprehensive community-based Suicide Prevention Program. Call 1-800-615-1245 24 hours a day/7 days a week for Community Mental Health or 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433). Find your weather forecast by zip code - c lick here Parents as Teachers (PAT) is an international early childhood parent education and family support program serving families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten. Parent Reviews Give an Inside View - How does your school do in meeting the needs of its students? Just click on Parent Reviews on any school profile to see personal, up-close comments about schools. Children and Politics in Your State - click here click here click here Fight Crime: Invest in Kids - Law Enforcement support for programs preventing juvenile crime and violence.

22. Homeschooling: Key Facts And Resources - South Dakota - GreatSchools.net south dakota test scores. Back to School Tips and resources simply means thatyou, the parent, take charge of your child s education instead of sending http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/sd/188/improve

Back to School Tips and Resources Change State Alabama Alaska Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington DC West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming School Name or District and/or City Home Compare Schools My School List Back to School ... About Us Article Tools Print This Article Email This Article Sign-up For Newsletters Give Us Your Feedback Homeschooling: Key Facts and Resources (Page 1 of 3) Have you ever thought of teaching your children at home? More American families are choosing to homeschool their children every year. By Jesse James, GreatSchools.net Staff Homeschooling, which is legal in every state, simply means that you, the parent, take charge of your child's education instead of sending him to a private or public school. If you are thinking about homeschooling, there are some important things you should know. Some Surprising Facts about Homeschooling There are no typical homeschool parents Today's homeschool parents include individual parents with different educational philosophies, groups of families in a community working together and religious families of all denominations.

23. Bilingual Education: Overview And Online Resources - South Dakota - GreatSchools Bilingual education Overview and Online resources south dakota - GreatSchools.net . south dakota test scores. Back to School Tips and resources http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/sd/67/parent

Back to School Tips and Resources Change State Alabama Alaska Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington DC West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming School Name or District and/or City Home Compare Schools My School List Back to School ... About Us Article Tools Print This Article Email This Article Sign-up For Newsletters Give Us Your Feedback Bilingual Education: Overview and Online Resources (Page 1 of 1) Bilingual education has come to refer to a range of classroom strategies for teaching English language learners. By GreatSchools.net Staff Bilingual education means instruction in two languages. In general, however, it refers to a range of classroom strategies that include instruction in the student's primary language. Bilingual education policies vary by state. In some states, students who require help learning English may be called English Learners or Limited English Proficient students.

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25. Music Education Resources Music Is and the Value of Music in education. parent oriented site on the value of Collections of musical instruments at the University of south dakota. http://www.cmeabaysection.org/resources.html

Internet Resources for Music Educators Alphabetical Index of Topics: K-12 Resources: Armadillo's K-12 . This site has links to all subject areas, including arts and music. Classroom Connect on the Net . Internet services and reviews for music educators. Their latest website is called TeacherConnect. Education at the Met . This site uses opera as a vehicle for learning. Education Index . Annotated links to music education resources. Instrumental Music Resources Page . Links to web sites about different musical instruments. K-12 Resources for Music Educators . Links to K-12 resources, MIDI, and commercial websites. Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators . Links for the Performing Arts: Dance, Music, and Drama. Mark Corey's Music Stuff! . This page is for band directors, orchestra directors, choir directors, music educators and all musicians, with an emphasis on instrumental music. Meet The Composer . Meet The Composer's mission is to increase opportunities for composers by fostering the creation, performance, dissemination, and appreciation of their music. Music Education Online . A directory of K-12 music education resources on the Internet maintained by Larry Newman, executive director of the Childrens Music Workshop in Los Angeles.

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ADHD Information Resources Home Alabama Alabama State Department of Education 50 North Ripley Street P.O. Box 302101 Montgomery, Alabama 36130-2101 (334)242-9700 http://www.alsde.edu/ Alabama State Department of Education Special Education Services 1998 http://www.alsde.edu/speced/speced.html Alaska Alaska Department of Education Special Education in Alaska Who Are We? Requirements for Educators of Special Education in Alaska Special Education Directors in Alaska's School Districts Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 (IDEA) Download bill, Public Law 105-17 Special Education Sites of Interest Schedules (1997-98 School Year): Conferences and Meetings Special Education Facts and Statistics: Alaska Department of Education Statistics and Reports Publications: "Alaska Special Education Handbook"; PDF format; DOWNLOAD the ZIPPPED version in PDF format "Special Education in Alaska: A Guide for Parents"; PDF format DOWNLOAD the ZIPPPED version in PDF format http://www.educ.state.ak.us/tls/sped/home.html

27. South Dakota Department Of Education Official Website for the south dakota Department of education. Parents andStudents Discover resources and services designed to assist families with http://doe.sd.gov/

Model School Wellness Policy - Open for Comment State Aid Study Task Force Quick Links About the Department Board of Education Content Standards Postsecondary Schools ... Support Services Press Room In the News Publications Contact Information Contact Us Contact List Site Help Site Map Conduct your business with the South Dakota Department of Education online. Complete required forms. View test results. Search for statistical data. Find information and resources to help you do your job. Teachers Get information on topics such as assessments and content standards. Learn about programs to enhance student learning and upcoming training opportunities. Plus, find answers to your questions about certificate renewals. Parents and Students Discover resources and services designed to assist families with children. View your school’s Report Card. Learn about early childhood services. Help your high-school student plan for college. In the News - Board of Education approves Model Wellness Policy - Blue Ribbon, Distinguished schools recognized

28. Early Childhood Services - SD Department Of Education parents as Teachers. south dakota parents as Teachers Program Locations parents as Teachers is a unique parent education and readiness program based on http://doe.sd.gov/oess/ECS/parteach/index.asp

Administrators Teachers Parents / Students Quick Links About the Department Board of Education Content Standards Postsecondary Schools ... Support Services Press Room In the News Publications Contact Information Contact Us Contact List Site Help Site Map Parents as Teachers South Dakota Parents as Teachers Program Locations Website Links Parents as Teachers is a unique parent education and readiness program based on the philosophy that parents are their children's first and most important teachers. Parent educators work with parents of infants and toddlers to assist them in anticipating their child's developmental milestones and help them to support and encourage optimal learning. Services include home visits, group meetings, developmental screening and referral to additional resources if needed. The Department of Education is an affiliate to the Parents as Teachers National Center, the training and technical assistance provider to PAT programs. In Missouri, where PAT originated, each school district sponsors PAT services. The Black Hills Parent Resource Network, which incorporates PAT, is a Parental Assistance Program directly funded for four years by USDOE with Title IV, Goals 2000 money . The Parental Information and Resource Center's purpose is threefold: to increase parents' knowledge of and confidence in child rearing activities, such as teaching and nurturing their young children; to strengthen partnerships between parents and professionals in meeting the educational needs of children aged birth through five and the working relationship between home and school; and to enhance the developmental progress of the children assisted under the program.

29. Learning Disabilities OnLine: Finding Help: South Dakota State Resources south dakota education Web Site Programs for Infants and Toddlers with GOALS 2000 parent Assistance Center parent Resource Network PO Box 218 http://www.ldonline.org/finding_help/local_org/sdakota.html

The leading Web site on learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals Home Page FAQs About LD IDEA 2004 Update What's New ... LD OnLine Store To find other help resources select a topic from the list and click GO Select a Topic US - National Organizations US - Federal Agencies US - State By State Resource Guides Canadian Resources Information By Phone International Links LD Schools On-line Resources Parent Advocacy US State Departments of Education If you are a professional interested in listing your services, sign-up online now! Select a State Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Virgin Island Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Com. North. Mariana Island

30. South Dakota PTA - Educational Resources For South Dakota Parent Teacher Associa A central resource for parent Teacher Organizations Welcome to the SouthDakota educational resource page. The goal of this page is to provide a central http://www.ptacentral.org/south_dakota.htm

A central resource for Parent Teacher Organizations PTO Central Home Fundraising Resource Center State Educational Resources: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas ... Additional Educational Resources (*Please note that PTO Central is not affiliated with the South Dakota PTA) South Dakota Educational Resources Welcome to the South Dakota educational resource page. The goal of this page is to provide a central informational source for parents, educators and school officials on an array of issues facing South Dakota schools. From school fundraising to regional Parent Teacher Association contacts to classroom initiatives, the online resources below provide additional insight into these issues, as well as many other important concerns facing South Dakota schools, PTA and PTO groups, and other parent organizations. South Dakota Educational Links South Dakota PTA South Dakota Department of Education South Dakota Fundraising Tax Laws South Dakota Education Association ... Additional South Dakota Educational Resources Sponsor Links School-Fundraisers.com - School Fundraising Programs that Work

31. Welcome To The State Of South Dakota's Official Home Page! Obtain their postsecondary education in south dakota Implementing this taskforce allows the state to look for resources within its agencies, http://www.state.sd.us/

Text-Only Government Business Family/Health ... Travel/Parks Access State Forms Check out Service Direct's videos below. SD Road Conditions Government News Enrich Your Life! For Government Government Phone List Training Opportunities and Services Best practices, policies and progress to better serve the citizens of South Dakota. Government Headlines South Dakota Science and Technology Authority. Goal three of Gov. Rounds' 2010 Initiative is to become a recognized leader in research and technology development by 2010. Part one of this goal is to secure Homestake Mine for use as an underground science laboratory. Visit www.state.sd.us/homestake/ to follow the progress. Governor Rounds and Homestake announce agreement to transfer mine http://lightning.state.sd.us:8080/ramgen/dakotacast/government/governor/homestake92005.rm South Dakotans can help hurricane victims Gov. Mike Rounds is urging South Dakotans who want to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina to make cash donations to the American Red Cross National Disaster Relief . For more information about the American Red Cross or to make a donation, please visit

32. USD - Human Resources Home Page Continuing education Home Distance education Register Online Summer School Welcome to The University of south dakota Human resources Department http://www.usd.edu/hr/

search site people USD A to Z Home Future Students Home Admissions ... Human Resources // menu Employment Opportunities Benefits Handbooks Training and Development ... Human Resources Staff HR News for U Choose... the Month Closing Special Offers for USD Employees Links: Choose... Opportunity and Diversity Administration Management Advisory Council Regents Personnel Retirement System Contact Information: Human Resources 212 Slagle Hall 414 East Clark St. Vermillion, SD 57069 phone: 605-677-5671 fax: 605-677-6630 Last Modified: 05/09/05 Welcome to The University of South Dakota Human Resources Department The Human Resources mission is to partner with employees and management in creating and fostering a work place that promotes performance , accountability, involvement, and respect for all. The University of South Dakota is an extraordinary place to work. We offer... ...a great place to make friends with over 1200 other employees ...diverse cultural opportunities in a small-town atmosphere ...career opportunities in various South Dakota communities ...educational and professional development opportunities ...generous leave, insurance, and retirement benefits

33. Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy - IEP Resources By State - South Dakota Educational Issues. • Educational Issues • IEP State resources • south dakota south dakota parent Connection 3701 West 49th St., Suite 200B http://www.parentprojectmd.org/educational/southdakota.html

Search: Breaking News Understanding DMD Research Treatment / Care ... Merchandise Educational Issues Educational Issues IEP State Resources IEP: South Dakota Resources Advocacy Agencies Robert J. Kean, Executive Director South Dakota Advocacy Services 221 S. Central Avenue Pierre, SD 57501 http://www.sdadvocacy.com/ E-Mail: sdas@sdadvocacy.com Department of Education Michelle Powers, Director Special Education Programs Department of Education Offices Office of Educational Services and Supports 700 Governors Drive Pierre, SD 5750l-2291 605-773-3782 FAX http://www.state.sd.us/deca/special E-Mail: michelle.powers@state.sd.us Early Intervention Services (Infant and toddler) Barb Hemmelman, Education Program Assistant Manager Special Education Programs Department of Education Offices Office of Educational Services and Supports 700 Governors Drive Pierre, SD 57501-2291 605-773-3782 FAX http://www.state.sd.us/deca/special E-Mail: barb.hemmelman@state.sd.us Early Intervention Services (Ages 3 to 5) Julie Carpenter, Education Program Representative Special Education Programs Department of Education Offices Office of Educational Services and Supports 700 Governors Drive Pierre, SD 57501-2291

34. South Dakota Parent Connection - Links Of Interest The office of Special education, located in the south dakota Department of south dakota parent Resource Network The parent Resource Network was http://www.sdparent.org/links.html

Home Who We Are Contact Us Events Calendar ... Donations and Contributions SPECIAL PROJECTS FILE System Library Workshops Sibshops ... Volunteer Parent Trainer SD Parent Connection 3701 W 49th St Suite 102 Sioux Falls, SD 57106 sdpc@sdparent.org ~LINKS OF INTEREST~ Office of Special Education-Division of Education Resources and Services The office of Special Education, located in the South Dakota Department of Education and Cultural Affairs, advocates for the availability of the full range personnel, programming, and placement options, including early interventions and transition services, required to assure that all individuals with disabilities are able to achieve maximum independence upon exciting from school. www.state.sd.us/deca/Special/ Children's Special Health Services (CSHS goal is to improve health care services for South Dakota children with special health care needs.

35. Parent Information And Resource Center (PIRC) - South Dakota Address, south dakota parent Resource Network West River Foundation Topical Areas,parent involvement in education, parenting, early childhood http://www.dssc.org/frc/TAGuide/pircs/sd.htm

36. South Dakota Parent Connection - South Dakota south dakota parent Connection south dakota parent centers are funded bythe US Department of education under the Individuals with Disabilities http://www.dssc.org/frc/TAGuide/pti/sd.htm

37. Teacher Resources online resources for you to explore. If you have any other links you would south dakota Department of education and Cultural Affairs http://www.stanleycounty.k12.sd.us/teacher_resources.htm

Teacher Resources Search Engines Lesson Plans/Activities/Resources Social Studies Science ... Professional Organizations Teachers, this page is for you. There are various online resources for you to explore. If you have any other links you would like to add here, just email the URL to me and tell me which category it fits into. This Month's Feature: The Constitution Teachers - Students - Parents Free More than 12,500 short, easy-to-view-and-understand tutorial movies on the Web covering more than 70 software applications E-mail Arlene.Krueger@k12.sd.us for user name and password Campus 6 Ways to Encourage Student Success 1. Be a good role model. Students learn as much from how you act as they do from what you say.

38. Early Childhood Information Main Page Early Childhood education parents As Teachers Programs in south dakota For more information, contact the parent Resource Network PO Box 218 http://www.bhssc.org/sdprn/pat.html

Home Early Childhood Resources For Families Newsletter ... Workshops and Training Early Childhood Education Month by Month Development (in pdf form) (Acrobat Reader is required to read these brochures. Follow this link for your free copy.) NewBorn One Month Become Certified to administer the Denver II Developmental Screening In their first few years, children learn more and at a much faster pace than at any other time in their lives. Through Parents as Teachers and other early childhood home visiting programs, parents acquire the skills to help make the most of these crucial early-learning years. These programs help parents learn about child development by suggesting activities that encourage language development, intellectual growth, and social and motor skills; and strengthen the parent-child relationship. To find out more about Parents as Teachers, visit their website. Find an Early Childhood Home Visiting Program that serves you! Parents As Teachers Monthly home visits for parents of children ages birth to 5 years Bright Start Home visits for expecting parents and those with children up to 3 years Even Start Family literacy program for parents of children ages birth to 8 years Head Start Weekly home visiting program for parents of children ages 3 to 5 years Early Head Start Home visiting program for parents of children ages birth to 3 years Parents As Teachers Programs in South Dakota Rapid City Area PAT

39. Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center The Logo of the south dakota Department of education and Cultural Affairs; a multi south dakota parent Resource Network PO Box 218 Sturgis, SD 57785 http://www.usu.edu/mprrc/states/sd.cfm

Skip Repetitive Navigation Home States AZ ... WY South Dakota Education Office of Special Education Ann Larsen Director Birth to Three Connections Sherrie Fines Department of Education Dr. Rick Melmer Secretary of Education State Improvement Grants South Dakota Education Employment Opportunities Parent Centers South Dakota Parent Connection Lynn Boettcher-Fjellanger 3701 W 49th Street, Suite 200B Sioux Falls, SD 57106 (605) 361-3171 (Voice/TDD) (800) 640-4553 (South Dakota Only) (605) 361-2928 (FAX) lynnbf@sdparent.org South Dakota Parent Resource Network P.O. Box 218 Sturgis, SD 57785 (605) 347-6260 (Phone) (800) 219-6427 (Phone) (605) 347-5223 (FAX) maryb@bhssc.tie.net If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please email them to Matthew Brahana, Webmaster This site has been optimized for Internet Explorer 5+.

40. NCLB Parent Guide This publication was developed by the south dakota parent Resource Network andthe south dakota Department of education. Information has been adapted from http://www.hssd.k12.sd.us/budget/NCLB/act.htm

The "No Child Left Behind" Act A Parent's Guide On January 8, 2002, President Bush signed into law the most sweeping educational reform law since the Elementary and Secondary Education Act was first enacted in 1965. The new law titled "No Child Left Behind Act" is designed to improve student achievement and change the culture of America's schools. The NCLB Act was passed with overwhelming bipartisan support. No Child Left Behind focuses on four principles of education reform: Stronger accountability for results, Increased flexibility and local control, Expanded options for parents, and Emphasis on teaching methods that are proven to work. What are the goals of the No Child Left Behind Act? There are five nationwide goals for ALL children. 1. Proficiency in reading and math by the 2013-2014 school year. 2. English proficiency for Limited English Proficient students. 3. Qualified teachers in every classroom by 2005-2006. 4. Safe and drug free learning environments. 5. High school graduation for all students.

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