SDSTA Book Study: Ambitious Science Teaching (June 01, 2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

SDSTA Summer Professional Development:

Ambitious Science Teaching Book Study

Join us for a book study over Ambitious Science Teaching! This book study will meet virtually over the month of June for one kick-off meeting (to be scheduled between May 25-29) and four small group meetings with your assigned team. After completing the book, participants will complete a final implementation project in order to meaningfully connect their reading with classroom practices.

Book study participants will be split into small groups with a group leader and each group will work to schedule their own meetings. Groups will be assigned by common availability as best we can.

This book study is FREE for all SDSTA members and $50 for non-members. One graduate credit is available from BHSU CAMSE for $40.

Please contact SDSTA President Leslie Sauder or SDSTA Past-President Ally Bowers with any questions!

SDCTM Summer Symposium (July 14, 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

BTC, Improving Your Practice

As we continue to work and reflect on our practice, so does BTC. In this workshop, we will explore the recent changes that Peter and his team have made to BTC. We will also explore how to reflect and improve on our practices with self-reflection and observation tools. Lastly, we will address some myths and challenges that have been common around the country.

July 14th, 2026, 8 AM - 4 PM

Presenter: Jessica Strom
Mathematics Teacher
Win-E-Mac Schools
Erskine, MN

Come join us!

Location: DWU Campus, Mitchell, SD, Corrigan Health Sciences Building, Rooms 203 & 204

Registration: $60 Members; $120 Non-Members

Lunch is included with the registration fee

Questions about registration? Contact Sharon.Vestal@sdstate.edu

DWU Credit will be available for an additional fee of $70 to be paid directly to DWU on the day of the Symposium. More information about credit will be sent out in late June.

Don't delay! Registration will be limited to 42 participants!

Registration Deadline: June 10th, 2026

Hotel Rooms Available for Monday, July 13, 2026, at the Quality Inn in Mitchell for $110 for the night for 2 Queen beds. You MUST call the hotel and ask for the SDCTM group. The cutoff date for hotel reservations is June 30, 2026. Quality Inn, Mitchell: 605-996-1333

SD STEM Ed (SDCTM/SDSTA JPDC) upcoming events

SDSTA Book Study: Ambitious Science Teaching (June 01, 2026)

SDCTM Summer Symposium (July 14, 2026)

BTC, Improving Your Practice