Parent Stakeholder Input Needed

The South Dakota (SD) Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, is seeking input from parents of children receiving special education services from SD public school districts on how to improve the Indicator 8 SD Parent Involvement Survey.

The SD Parent Involvement Survey gathers input from parents of students receiving special education services. The confidential input helps guide efforts to improve services and results for children and families in South Dakota.  

 

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Featured Resource

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