GENERAL INFORMATION
Renewal Credit General Definitions
- Transcript Credit – Registering and completing university-level courses
- Continuing Education Units (CEU) - The IACET and U.S. Department of Education task force defined the CEU standard of measurement as: 1 CEU = 10 contact hours
- Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) – Based on 60 minutes of instruction
Select courses offered at the reduced tuition rate of $40
Financial support provided by a third party enables us to charge a reduced tuition per credit hour for certain courses.
South Dakota Teacher Reduced Tuition
If you are a current teacher certified in South Dakota, you may be eligible for a 50 percent tuition reduction. Please see the SD Teacher Reduced Tuition Form for details and to apply.
SUMMER 2024
These courses, available at the graduate level, are offered for five weeks. Tuition prices are subject to change.
DRED 460-560 - Driver and Traffic Safety Education
Recommended policies and practices in driver education and traffic safety. Emphasis on traffic safety. Department of Transportation's traffic safety program, use of simulators, driver improvement through enforcement.
Credits: 3
Course Dates: 5/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Target Audience: Anyone wishing to become certified to teach driver education
Attendance: Attendance outside of the required coursework is not required
Tuition: Undergraduate, $354.75 per credit hour; graduate, $470.45 per credit hour
DRED 480-580 - Special Methods in the Teaching of Driver Education
Driver education and driver education and traffic safety course with experience in classroom and behind-the-wheel phases of driver education; lesson plans, films, scheduling and testing techniques.
Credits: 3
Course Dates: 5/28/2024 - 6/28/2024
Target Audience: Anyone wishing to become certified to teach driver education
Attendance: Attendance outside of the required coursework is not required
Tuition: Undergraduate, $354.75 per credit hour; graduate, $470.45 per credit hour
DRED 491-591 - IS: Curriculum & Instruction
Recommended policies and practices in driver education and traffic safety. Emphasis on traffic safety. Department of Transportation's traffic safety program, use of simulators, driver improvement through enforcement.
Credits: 2–3
Course Dates: 5/28/2024 - 6/28/2024
Target Audience: Anyone wishing to become certified to teach driver education
Attendance: Attendance outside of the required coursework is not required
Tuition: Undergraduate, $354.75 per credit hour; graduate, $470.45 per credit hour
EDFN 592 - Rethinking Normal
Credits: 1
Seminar Date: Tuesday, June 11th, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Barnett Center, Kessler’s Champions Room
Tuition: $40.00 per credit hour
About: Participants will learn misconceptions of the word "normal" as it relates to one's well-being personally and professionally. Gabor Maté's insights will be thought-provoking and inspiring. “It starts when we allow our wounds to teach us about listening, self-love and compassion and to remind us of the preciousness of life” (Gabor Maté). Participants enrolled in the EDFN 592 course will complete the required reading, “The Myth of Normal” and submit a reflection paper on or before Friday, Aug. 2, 2024.
ARTM 492-592 - Art Institute
Credits: 3
Seminar Dates: Sunday, July 14th - Friday, July 19th
Location: Northern State University Dacotah and Spafford Halls
Tuition: $40.00 per credit hour
About: The Arts Education Institute (AEI) offers professional development in the arts for South Dakota teachers and administrators pre-K-12. However, you don't have to be an educator to attend AEI - everyone is welcome to enjoy this fun-filled week of learning featuring ways to infuse the arts into classrooms, curriculum development, and art, choral, and music workshops.
AEI is offered for up to three graduate or recertification (CEU) credits.
For more information, contact Ms. Shari Kosel of Arts South Dakota or NSU's Ms. Nadya Preszler, or visit Arts South Dakota.
LIBM 492 - Library Institute
Credits: 2
Seminar Dates: Sunday, June 2nd, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Friday, June 7th, 7:30 a.m. - Noon
Location: Northern State University Beulah Williams Library
Tuition: $40.00 per credit hour
About: Public Library Training Institute is a three-year program of continuing education for new library directors, support staff, and trustees of small public libraries. The focus of the curriculum is public libraries. The Institute is limited to 25 students. Preference will be given to students that are new to their position and have limited experience working in libraries.
South Dakota-based library practitioners, support staff and strustees of small public libraries are encouraged to register. No prior form library science education, previous college attendance, is required to attend. Students will earn two college credits when attending summer session.
Institute participants can start the program at any point in the curriculum, but must complete a program of continuing education that includes on-campus and off-campus requirements.
Students are responsible for paying for lodging (on or off campus), meals, and transportation.
Institute instructors provide in-depth classes in: the foundations of public library service; public library administration; services to the public; collections; cataloging and metadata; technology; as well as other current topics. Students earn college credit from the host university, and after completion of the program, are recognized as certified public library practitioners.
Focus areas of the program are administration, library resources and collections, and youth services.
Library Institute students are encouraged to attend Regional Library trainings in the spring and fall. Two physical locations will be scheduled, along with an online option.
For more information, contact Ms. JoAnne Freitag or Ms. Brenda Hemmelman of the SD State Library.
EDFN 592 - SD Road Trip for Teachers
Credits: 3
Seminar Dates: Monday, July 15th - Thursday, July 18th
Location:
- East Route: Brookings, SD
- Central Route: Pierre, SD
- West Route: Rapid City, SD
Tuition: $40.00 per credit hour
About: This July, educators from grades K-12 will embark on a journey to explore the rich and diverse history of South Dakota. The Western, Central, and Eastern routes will lead them to key locations and attractions that play a significant role in the state's history. At each stop, educators will delve deep into the lives of those who shaped South Dakota's past and continue to impact its present. Regional experts will be present to offer valuable content, resources, activities, and location-specific lesson plans for educators to seamlessly integrate into their classroom curriculum. On the fourth day of the Road Trip, educators will focus on collaborative efforts with fellow Road Trip participants, refining ideas and lesson plans to infuse the study of civics, history, and geography into their daily teaching practices.
EDFN 592 - Civics and History Summit
Credits: 1
Seminar Dates: Monday, June 3rd, 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Tuesday, June 4th, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Sioux Falls Convention Center - Sioux Falls, SD
Tuition: $40.00 per credit hour
About: Celebrate your passion for civics and history at a unique event tailored for South Dakota educators. Immerse yourself in captivating keynotes, interactive exhibits, a vendor showcase, and breakout sessions crafted to align with educators' curriculum needs. Each session is dedicated to providing valuable content, resources, activities, and lesson plans that educators can integrate into their classrooms. Join your fellow South Dakota educators on a quest for information and ideas to elevate your students' learning experience, weaving the study of history, civics, and geography into the fabric of daily classroom life. Seize this opportunity to gather valuable resources and collaborate with educators statewide who share your enthusiasm and dedication.
FALL 2024
17th ANNUAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL WORKSHOP
We’re no longer in Kansas anymore: AI for Educators
Featuring Eric Curts
8 a.m.-noon August 14, 2024
Northern State University Johnson Fine Arts Center
Eric Curts has been in education for 32 years, starting out as a math teacher at North Canton Middle School in Ohio. After teaching middle school math for seven years, Eric transitioned to a new position in North Canton City Schools as the district technology integration specialist, where he served for the next 14 years. In this role he helped teachers integrate technology into teaching and learning and oversaw technology initiatives across the district. Eric implemented G Suite for Education for his district and became a Google for Education certified trainer and Google for Education certified innovator.
After 21 years at North Canton City Schools, Eric moved to a new position at the Stark Portage Area Computer Consortium (SPARCC) and the Stark County Educational Service Center. This regional service center supports more than 30 school districts in northeast Ohio. As a technology integration specialist, Eric continues to support teachers who use technology for teaching and learning. This includes implementation, training, and support for Google Workspace for Education tools for all consortium schools, as well as other technology initiatives. Eric also manages the annual SPARCC Educational Technology Conference held in August, which draws educators from across the state.
Eric serves as the co-leader for the Google Educator Group of Ohio (GEG-Ohio). This includes hosting a monthly online meeting covering everything new in Google Workspace from the last month, as well as resources and best practices for using Google tools in schools. GEG-Ohio resources and meeting details can be found at GEG-Ohio.
For many years Eric has shared his technology resources on Control Alt Achieve, his award-winning blog. The site includes hundreds of blog posts, as well as training videos, help guides, templates, podcast episodes, and more. All of the resources are free, and focus on creative ways for educators to use technology, and especially Google tools, in the classroom for student learning, creativity, collaboration, and more. Many of these resources are compiled in Eric’s first book, “Control Alt Achieve: Rebooting Your Classroom with Creative Google Projects,” from Dave Burgess Press.
EDFN 592 - Living Authentically
Credits: 1
Seminar Date: Saturday, October 26th, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Barnett Center, Kessler’s Champions Room
Tuition: $40.00 per credit hour
About: Participants will learn the importance of living authentically as it relates to one’s well-being, personally and professionally. Brene Brown’s timeless advice will be an inspiration. “I now see how owning our story and loving ourselves through the process is the bravest thing that we will ever do” (Brene Brown). Participants enrolled in the EDFN 592 course will complete the required reading, “Braving the Wilderness” and submit a reflection paper on or before Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.
HIST/POLS 592 - Ancient World Through Stories
Credits: 1
Seminar Date: Monday, August 5th, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Northern State University Mewaldt-Jensen Room 101
Tuition: $40.00 per credit hour
About: Educators from grades K-12 will receive an introduction to the ancient world, with special attention to stories and narratives that exemplify key themes of the ancient world. Teachers will learn about stories from various cultures on themes of creation, heroes, and lessons. Instruction will be provided on how to use these stories in the classroom, with emphasis on elementary classrooms. Participants enrolled in the HIST/POLS 592 course will be required to submit a reflection paper on their experience on or before Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
HIST/POLS 592 - American Foundations: Cold War
Credits: 1
Seminar Date: Tuesday, August 6th, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Northern State University Mewaldt-Jensen Room 101
Tuition: $40.00 per credit hour
About: Educators from grades K-12 will receive an introduction to the history, themes, and policy of the cold war, with emphasis on American foreign policy of the era. Teachers will learn about the fundamental features of the Cold War era and how to present and assess these topics to your own students. Participants enrolled in the HIST/POLS 592 course will be required to submit a reflection paper on their experience on or before Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.