Teacher in-service programs are valuable for teacher development and provide a positive kick-start to the academic year.
Northern's College of Professional Studies - Education, in conjunction with The Office of Online & Continuing Education, sponsor the annual Back-to-School Workshop (BSW) every fall semester. All are welcome to attend the BSW for free.
Schools/districts/teachers may participate one of two ways:
- Attend the workshop in person at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on Northern's campus in Aberdeen
- Participate via Zoom livestreaming from anywhere, individually or as a group
All BSW participants have the opportunity to register for an EDFN 4/592 companion course for one undergraduate or graduate transcript credit at the reduced tuition rate of $40 per credit hour. The companion course credit meets the South Dakota Department of Education teacher renewal requirements.
Let Northern help kick-start your academic year!
18TH ANNUAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL WORKSHOP
The Kid Whisperer
Scott Ervin
August 13, 2025, from 8 a.m.- Noon
Northern State University Johnson Fine Arts Center
Previous Topics and Keynote Speakers
2024: We're No Longer in Kansas Anymore, Speaker: Eric Curts
2023: Kids Deserve It, Speaker: Todd Nelsoney
2022: Monica Washington
2021: "The Lab Coat Teacher": Dorina Sackman-Ebuwa
2020: Motivating and Managing Disruptive Students; Speaker: Brian Mendler
2019: Adventures in Teacher Leadership; Speaker: Rebecca Mieliwocki
2018: Strategies for Success as a Teacher; Speaker: Alex Kajitani
2017: High Leverage Teaching Practices; Speakers: Francesca Forzani and Nicole Garcia
2016: The Magic of Teaching; Speaker: Billy Riggs
2015: Equipping Leaders for Greater Impact; Speaker: Bob Upgren
2014: Rachel’s Challenge; Speaker: Darrell and Sandy Scott
2013: Common Core Standards; Speaker: Brian Pete
2012: A Framework for Understanding Poverty; Speaker: Ruby Payne
2011: Preventing Bullying in the Classroom and School; Speaker: Brian Mendler