South Dakota Department of Education

This document summarizes the South Dakota Migrant Education Program's Service Delivery Plan, a roadmap for improving outcomes for migratory children. The plan focuses on six key goal areas: Graduation, Kindergarten Readiness, English Language Arts Proficiency, Math Proficiency, English Learner Proficiency, and Parent Involvement. It outlines strategies, measurable program outcomes, and evaluation methods to ensure students meet state academic standards, achieve English language proficiency, and enhance family engagement, fostering continuous improvement and effective service delivery.

This document outlines the Single District Perkins Local Plan for FY2020, focusing on strengthening Career and Technical Education (CTE) under the Perkins V Act. It requires entities to detail priorities for improvement, career cluster course offerings, and activities related to career exploration and development. The plan emphasizes support for special populations, including ensuring equitable access, preparing for high-skill occupations, and addressing non-traditional fields. It also covers work-based learning opportunities, postsecondary credit options for students, and strategies for the recruitment, retention, and professional development of CTE teachers.

This document outlines the South Dakota State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) and its aligned Theory of Action, focusing on improving reading outcomes for students with disabilities. The plan targets a 5-percentage-point increase in 3rd-grade reading proficiency rates for students with Specific Learning Disabilities, Other Health Impairments, or Speech Language Impairments from spring 2021 to spring 2026. Key strategic pillars include Team-Based Leadership, a Tiered Continuum of Supports, a Comprehensive Data Collection System, and Communication and Collaboration. The intended outcomes involve high-quality instruction, evidence-based interventions, enhanced family and community engagement in literacy, leading to improved reading benchmark scores and higher reading proficiency rates for all students, especially those in targeted subgroups.

This Consolidated State Plan outlines the South Dakota Department of Education's comprehensive strategy under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to ensure all K-12 students are college, career, and life-ready by the 2032-33 school year. Key priorities include fostering academic excellence, improving proficiency in reading and math, and closing achievement gaps, particularly for Native American students. The plan details an accountability system based on student achievement, academic growth, graduation rates, and English language proficiency. It also addresses equitable access to effective educators, support for migratory and homeless children, interventions for neglected or at-risk youth, and enhancements to student support, academic enrichment, and community learning centers, emphasizing robust stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.

This Needs Assessment Report details the outcomes of surveys conducted with Head Start Grantees and Stakeholders to assess collaboration issues and methodologies in addressing the needs of children and families served by Head Start and Early Head Start across South Dakota. The report identifies areas of moderate collaboration and a need for enhanced linkages and service coordination opportunities. Key priorities for future collaboration include addressing substance use disorders, mental health challenges, behavioral issues, foster care, and homelessness. The findings are intended to inform the South Dakota Head Start Collaboration Office's strategic plan and its efforts to continue supporting Head Start eligible families statewide.