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The Paraprofessional Toolkit is a comprehensive professional development program designed to equip paraprofessionals with the essential skills and knowledge needed to effectively support students in diverse educational settings.
This immersive learning experience is designed for educators, instructional designers, and educational leaders seeking to create effective, engaging, and impactful learning experiences across various educational contexts.
This comprehensive explicit instruction course is designed to move educators from theoretical understanding to confident classroom implementation of research-based teaching practices.
October 01, 2024 | 7 AM CDT
April 15, 2025 | 5 PM CDT
April 15, 2025 | 5 PM CDT Event Location
Coming Fall 2026!
Support young children’s language and literacy skills, increase school readiness, and strengthen partnerships between families and childcare providers.
Saturdays, Oct. 10 - Oct. 24 | 8AM-12PM
A three-week course for parents who want to build on their existing skills or learn new ways to teach children positive behavioral skills.
Thursdays, Oct. 15 - Nov. 19 | 6-8 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.
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.
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.
Saturdays, Nov. 7 - Nov. 21 | 8AM-12PM
A three week course for parents who want to build on their existing skills or learn new ways to teach children positive behavioral skills.
Jan 4 - Feb 2, 2027
Virtual
Grounded in more than 50 years of research, this course explores the core beliefs of family engagement and how strong partnerships between schools and families support positive outcomes for students at all grade levels.
Feb 8 - May 25, 2027
Virtual
This course introduces participants to the foundational beliefs and research behind effective family engagement and explores why strong school–family partnerships matter for students, families, and educators.
March 1 - March 30, 2027
Virtual
Grounded in more than 50 years of research, this course explores the core beliefs of family engagement and how strong partnerships between schools and families support positive outcomes for students at all grade levels.
May 3 - June 2, 2027
Virtual
Grounded in more than 50 years of research, this course explores the core beliefs of family engagement and how strong partnerships between schools and families support positive outcomes for students at all grade levels.
July 1 - Aug. 1 , 2027
Virtual
Grounded in more than 50 years of research, this course explores the core beliefs of family engagement and how strong partnerships between schools and families support positive outcomes for students at all grade levels.
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.
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.
