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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 School Aged Children

Common Sense Parenting for School-Aged Children

Tuesdays, Aug. 11 - Sept. 15 | 6:00–8:00 PM

A six week course for ​parents who want to build on their existing​ skills or learn new ways to teach children positive behavioral skills.

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EARLY-LIT-COURSE

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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Living with Artificial Intelligence (AI) Workshop

September 12th, 2026 | 8:00am-12:00PM
WDTC Event Center

Compass, in partnership with Western Dakota Technical College, are excited to offer engaging, beginner-friendly workshops that introduce the power of artificial intelligence in everyday life.

This introductory session explores the fundamentals of generative AI and its growing role in everyday life. You'll get a chance to try out the latest AI tools, share your hottest takes on AI, and have the opportunity to ask questions about the real-world opportunities and ethical questions this technology raises.

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Working with Artificial Intelligence (AI) Workshop

October 17th, 2026 | 8:00am-12:00pm 
WDTC Event Center

Compass, in partnership with Western Dakota Technical College, are excited to offer engaging, beginner-friendly workshops that introduce the power of artificial intelligence in everyday life.

Take the next step from understanding AI to using it effectively in real-world situations. In this hands-on session, participants will explore when AI is most useful, where its limitations matter, and how to craft prompts that produce reliable results. You’ll also learn how to customize AI tools and develop simple workflows that support everyday tasks. By the end of the workshop, you’ll create your own custom AI assistant tailored to a personal or professional need.

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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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TIE Conference

April 8-9, 2027
Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown

This conference invites educators, administrators, and changemakers to reimagine teaching, learning, and leadership through a future-focused lens, while drawing inspiration from the innovations that got us here.

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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.

INTERACTIVE & ENGAGING

Escape Room Experiences

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