Professional Development
South Dakota Resources
South Dakota Resources
Professional development in the context of early childhood education and care is indeed a continuous process that aims to prepare individuals to work effectively with young children and their families. It encompasses a range of activities and experiences designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, practices, and attitudes of early childhood professionals. It acknowledges the importance of staying current in the field and continually striving for excellence.
South Dakota Early Childhood Professional Development
State Resources
South Dakota State Department Links
South Dakota Department of Education
- Birth to Three: Serves children from birth to 36 months with developmental delays or disabilities and their families.
- Special Education Pre-School 619: Serves children with disabilities ages 3 through 5 years.
- McKinney-Vento Homeless Education:
- Migrant Programs
- SD Head Start Collaboration Office (SDHSCO): (Head Start overview, about the SD collaboration office, SDHSCO 5- year grant goals, and more)
- High School Equivalency (GED): (Information, resources, and instructions)
South Dakota State Library (Youth Services)
South Dakota Department of Health (Office of Maternal & Child Health)
- Pregnancy & Early Childhood
- Women, Infants, & Children (WIC): Public health nutrition program for qualifying pregnant women and children younger than 5 years of age.
- Bright Start: For expectant and first-time moms helping to access essential prenatal care and child development.
- Infant Health: (First 1000 Days, well-baby check-ups, Safe Sleep, newborn screening program, immunizations, and more)
- Children's Health
- Child Development: (Well-child visits, school health)
- Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program: Provides lead exposure prevention education and support to children and families.
- Oral Health for Children
- Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN)
- Immunizations & Vaccinations
- Strong South Dakota Families: (Caring for Baby and Parenting Help Resources)
- Healthy South Dakota: Resources on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Health & Wellness including in the workplace.
South Dakota Department of Social Services
- Behavioral Health: Services County Map, Information and Resources
- Child Care Services: (Child care assistance, child care licensing, professional development, quality initiatives)
- Child Protection: CPS, Foster Parenting, Adoption Services, and more.
- Economic Assistance: SNAP/TANF/CHIP, Energy & Weatherization, Child Care Assistance and more.
- Medicaid: Information, Eligibility, Providers, and more.
- Child Safety Seat Distribution Program: Distributes child seats to income eligible parents and children statewide.
South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
- Workforce Services: Get help with job skills, career skills, and training including online services.