December 21, 2023

Wrapping Up 2023

At this special time of year, we are thankful for the many opportunities we have to work with families and professionals throughout South Dakota. We hope your holiday is filled with special moments with family and friends and that the new year is filled with promise and joy.

We appreciate our partnerships with the many agencies that share a common mission of assisting families in South Dakota. Thank you to our many donors, who help make our work possible. To read more about the services and resources available at South Dakota ParentConnection, click the link to read the latest 2023 Circuit, available on our website.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Board and Staff of South Dakota ParentConnection.

Seeking Input

This is a great opportunity to have a discussion with the State Department of Education Programs about questions or concerns you have . Input from parents is highly valued as part of the State Performance Plan (SPP). The SPP evaluates the state’s efforts at improving educational results for students with disabilities per the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). The areas include preschool and post-school outcomes, assessment, suspension/expulsion, and mediation. Parent/guardian input is important for improving outcomes for students with disabilities. Please plan to join this virtual session to learn about the SPP results and provide feedback to the state on how to improve results.

Monday, January 8, 2024

6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CST

state-sd.zoom.us/j/94308317576

Meeting ID: 943 0831 7576

Questions or accessibility needs, please contact (605) 773-3678

Tips to Survive and Thrive this Holiday Season

Looking for tips on how to make traditions more inclusive or how to help manage your child's holiday stress? Find tips to make the holidays less stressful for kids with learning and thinking differences. Check out this website for other useful information! understood.org.

This e-publication was developed under grants from the U.S. Department of Education Project Grant H328M2000666 and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Grant H328M140021, Family to Family Health Information Center, $93,175; and approximately 5% financed with non-governmental resources. The contents should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by US Department of Education, HRSA, HHS or the Federal Government.