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Virtual Learning Opportunities

Grow your knowledge at your own pace with flexible, virtual trainings designed for families, educators, and community members. These self-paced courses are accessible anytime, anywhere, making it easy to fit learning into your schedule. Whether you’re new to the field or looking to deepen your skills, our learning opportunities are designed to be practical, engaging, and relevant. 
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Training & Events

Join us for hands-on learning experiences that bring people together around shared goals. Our events offer practical tools, creative problem-solving, and meaningful collaboration in a welcoming environment. Often hosted in partnership with community organizations, these trainings are designed to be engaging, relevant, and accessible—most are free to attend.

SFEC Toddlers & Parenting

Common Sense Parenting for Toddlers & Preschoolers

May 26, 2026 | 8-10 a.m. MT

A six-week course, brought to you by SD SFEC, that teaches positive discipline, nurturing, and behavior management for kids aged 2-5.

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Early Literacy & Language Foundations

Coming Fall 2026!

Support young children’s language and literacy skills, increase school readiness, and strengthen partnerships between families and childcare providers.

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INTERACTIVE & ENGAGING

Escape Room Experiences

Bring people together through escape room experiences designed to encourage collaboration, problem-solving, and meaningful conversation.

SD SFEC Signature Events

South Dakota Statewide Family Engagement Center's signature events are more than just trainings—they’re immersive experiences designed to empower, connect, and inspire. Each event reflects our commitment to strengthening families and communities through shared learning and meaningful engagement.

Empowering Families

Empowering Families Retreat

October 23-24, 2026
K Bar S Lodge, Keystone, SD

This retreat, hosted by the SD Statewide Family Engagement Center, is designed by families, for families. It's an opportunity for parenting adults to grow, connect, and build leadership skills in a supportive, empowering environment.

 

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Fatherhood Circle

This cohort, hosted by the SD Statewide Family Engagement Center, helps fathers build parenting skills, strengthen relationships with their children, and create lasting positive change in their families and communities.

 

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Compass Membership

As a Compass Member, your school has access to a robust package of professional learning benefits designed to support your staff throughout the year. Use the Membership Look Up to see if your school district has access.