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Literacy & Knowledge Building
Evidence-based practices that strengthen reading, writing, language, comprehension, and knowledge across grade levels and content areas.
Strong Foundations. Purposeful Innovation. Meaningful Pathways.
Learning is a journey shaped by the experiences, relationships, knowledge, and opportunities students encounter along the way.
TIE27 explores the many pieces that contribute to that journey, from strong foundations in literacy and mathematics to thoughtful uses of technology, career-connected experiences, and the systems and leadership that support meaningful learning.
Across five conference tracks, educators and leaders will share practices, perspectives, and ideas that reflect the full educational experience. Sessions will highlight how learning builds over time, how different areas of education connect, and how intentional design can create stronger experiences for both students and educators.
Focus on the priorities shaping education today.
Leave with strategies and resources you can use in your classroom, school, or district.
Explore how academics, technology, career pathways, and leadership work together to support student learning.
Learn with educators and leaders from across South Dakota and the surrounding region.
Customize your professional development journey by selecting sessions from five learning tracks that align with your personal goals.
Evidence-based practices that strengthen reading, writing, language, comprehension, and knowledge across grade levels and content areas.
Instruction that develops conceptual understanding, fluency, reasoning, mathematical communication, and meaningful application.
Learning experiences that connect academics, interests, and skills with careers, community, postsecondary opportunities, and life beyond the classroom.
Purposeful and responsible use of technology, AI, and emerging tools to strengthen teaching, learning, creativity, and digital fluency.
Strategies for building the systems, practices, and educator capacity that support effective teaching, strong teams, and student success.
Information about the 2026 TIE Conference is still available! Visit the TIE26 Event Website to view session details, keynote speakers, and more from our previous conference.
Enjoy discounts on TIE Conference registration with a Compass Membership, including 30% off per staff member and 40% off whole-staff registrations. Receive discounts on courses and professional development opportunities with a membership from Compass. Use the Membership Look Up to see if your school district already has access.

Improve your school's results with proven decision-making processes.

Strengthen relationships and leadership practices to build trust, deepen cultural awareness, and create environments where people and systems grow together.

Enhance learning and support educators in creating effective environments.