Family Resources
South Dakota Parent Connection provides up-to-date information on family life, health care, supports, and activities that meet the needs of individuals with disabilities including youth and their families.
This free, on-demand learning series is designed to help families across South Dakota understand special education step by step. Each short session breaks down important topics in clear, parent-friendly language.
In this series, you’ll learn:
- How evaluations and eligibility decisions are made
- What questions to ask — and how to advocate with confidence
- What an IEP is and how meetings work
- How goals, services, and supports are decided
- What the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) means
- How Extended School Year (ESY) is determined