The Purposes of SASD
- To promote and to provide leadership for the improvement and advancement of education for all Pre-K-12 schools in the state of South Dakota.
- To improve administrative leadership skills through on-going professional development programs.
- To improve educational funding and policies through active participation in the South Dakota legislative process.
The purposes of this organization shall be implemented by:
- Formulating comprehensive administrative structures that foster mutual interests to improve education on behalf of children.
- Unifying the professional efforts of member groups to enhance administrative leadership and improve education and enhance student achievement within the state.
- Establishing communications and encouraging cooperation among all groups of school administrators to improve education and student achievement.
- Improving the professional, economic and social value of Pre-K-12 education.
- Promoting educational research, publications and legislative initiatives to improve education and student achievement.
- Collaborating with concerned organizations to improve the overall quality of education in South Dakota.
Tue
22
Instructional Leadership – Refresher Course
October 22
Wed
23
Instructional Leadership – Start of 6 day course
October 23 - October 24
It is an honor to ba a part of the process of selecting the SD Teacher Of The Year. It is always a tough choice to pick one from all the best. This year we honor Amanda Harris, a fourth grade teacher from the Endeavor Elementary School in Harrisburg. Congratulations Amanda
Rick Melmer is leading our Parent group Presidents and Vice-Presidents at our annual retreat. It is a short event but packed with great leadership nuggets. I appreciate everyone making the commitment to attend.
