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  • SoDakSACA Annual Conference, Sioux Falls

    Sheraton Sioux Falls & Convention Center 1211 North West Avenue, Sioux Falls, United States

    South Dakota Parent Connection is excited to be part of the 2026 SoDakSACA Annual Conference, October 8–10 at the Sheraton Sioux Falls & Convention Center in Sioux Falls. The annual conference brings together professionals who work with school-age children and youth in after-school and out-of-school programs. Attendees can take part in professional learning, workshops, and […]

  • Community Response to Child Abuse Conference, Sioux Falls

    Sioux Falls Convention Center 1201 N West Avenue, Sioux Falls, United States

    Join more than 500 professionals and community members from across South Dakota and the region at the 26th Annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference. National, regional, and local experts will share current information and best practices to help attendees better understand child abuse, support children and families, and strengthen community response efforts. The conference […]

  • Learning Together: The IEP Journey Series

    Virtual Event SD

    Thursdays October 8–November 5, 20267:00–8:00 p.m. Central Time6:00–7:00 p.m. Mountain TimeOnline through Zoom Understanding the IEP process can feel overwhelming. You do not have to figure it out alone! Join South Dakota Parent Connection for a five-week online learning series for parents and families of children with disabilities. Each week, participants will watch a short, […]

  • SD RehabACTion Conference Fall Conference, Deadwood

    Deadwood Lodge 100 Pine Crest Dr, Deadwood, United States

    The 2026 SDRehabACTion Fall Conference brings together people who support the vocational rehabilitation and employment needs of South Dakotans with disabilities. SDRehabACTion includes vocational rehabilitation professionals, employment specialists, educators, counselors, therapists, families, people with disabilities, businesses, and other community partners. The conference offers opportunities to learn, share resources, and connect with others working to help […]

  • Dakotas AER Annual Conference, Aberdeen

    South Dakota School For the Blind and Visually Impaired 605 14th Avenue SE, Aberdeen, United States

    The Dakotas Chapter of the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER) invites professionals and others who support people who are blind or have low vision to its 2026 Annual Conference. “Fall into L’aer’ning” will offer opportunities for attendees to learn, connect, and share ideas that can help children and […]

  • Learning Together: The IEP Journey Series

    Virtual Event SD

    Thursdays October 8–November 5, 20267:00–8:00 p.m. Central Time6:00–7:00 p.m. Mountain TimeOnline through Zoom Understanding the IEP process can feel overwhelming. You do not have to figure it out alone! Join South Dakota Parent Connection for a five-week online learning series for parents and families of children with disabilities. Each week, participants will watch a short, […]

  • Learning Together: The IEP Journey Series

    Virtual Event SD

    Thursdays October 8–November 5, 20267:00–8:00 p.m. Central Time6:00–7:00 p.m. Mountain TimeOnline through Zoom Understanding the IEP process can feel overwhelming. You do not have to figure it out alone! Join South Dakota Parent Connection for a five-week online learning series for parents and families of children with disabilities. Each week, participants will watch a short, […]

  • Catch the College Wave

    Catch the College Wave

    Is your young adult thinking about college or technical school after graduation? Catch the College Wave is a half-day conference for high school students with disabilities who are interested in education after high school. This event is hosted by the Transition Services Liaison Project. Students will: Hear from college and technical college students with disabilities. […]

  • Catch the College Wave

    Catch the College Wave

    Is your young adult thinking about college or technical school after graduation? Catch the College Wave is a half-day conference for high school students with disabilities who are interested in education after high school. This event is hosted by the Transition Services Liaison Project. Students will: Hear from college and technical college students with disabilities. […]

  • Learning Together: The IEP Journey Series

    Virtual Event SD

    Thursdays October 8–November 5, 20267:00–8:00 p.m. Central Time6:00–7:00 p.m. Mountain TimeOnline through Zoom Understanding the IEP process can feel overwhelming. You do not have to figure it out alone! Join South Dakota Parent Connection for a five-week online learning series for parents and families of children with disabilities. Each week, participants will watch a short, […]

  • Learning Together: The IEP Journey Series

    Virtual Event SD

    Thursdays October 8–November 5, 20267:00–8:00 p.m. Central Time6:00–7:00 p.m. Mountain TimeOnline through Zoom Understanding the IEP process can feel overwhelming. You do not have to figure it out alone! Join South Dakota Parent Connection for a five-week online learning series for parents and families of children with disabilities. Each week, participants will watch a short, […]

Featured Resource

When Behavior Is a Concern Learning Series

Understand and Respond with Confidence

Challenging behavior can feel confusing and stressful. You may wonder why it keeps happening or what you should do differently.

When Behavior Is a Concern is a free, three-part learning series created to help parents and educators better understand behavior and feel more confident during hard moments.

In this series, you will learn:
  • Why behavior is a message
  • What happens in the brain during big feelings
  • How to build safety and connection first
  • Simple tools you can use at home or in the classroom
  • How to respond calmly and teach new skills over time