Date: March 3 & 4, 2026Location: Sioux Falls Convention CenterAudience: Parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals Join families and professionals from across South Dakota at the 2026 South Dakota Special Education […]

This video provides information on understanding why evaluations are done. It explains what the law (IDEA) says about initial evaluations, shares who is part of this evaluation team, and shows […]

South Dakota Parent Connection is happy to offer Families Together, a virtual statewide support group for parents and guardians of children, youth, and young adults with disabilities. This group is a safe […]

Serving the vocational rehabilitation needs of people with disabilities throughout South Dakota, South Dakota RehabACTion is an organization composed of community professionals, private professionals, educators, families, persons with disabilities, as well as friends and […]

This two-day conference provides opportunities for continuing education, networking, learning, and collaboration for those who work to prevent and respond to child maltreatment and trauma. To view more details about […]

Join us for a special two-day event focused on helping veterans and military families—especially in small towns and rural areas. This conference brings together parents, teachers, social workers, health helpers, […]

September 2025 through April 2026 Families and future professionals in the USD LEND (interdisciplinary leadership program) will be matched to share in some of the lived experiences of families, expanding […]

Here is another chance to visit with local agencies to learn more about their services and receive valuable information and resources. South Dakota Parent Connection has partnered with the Aberdeen […]

Get ready for the new school year at this fun and FREE family event! Celebrating Families helps local parents and kids prepare for school with helpful resources, fun activities, and […]

The South Dakota Department of Social Services invites you to the free, two-day 2025 Behavioral Health Conference, themed “Your Journey Matters.” What to Expect At this conference, you’ll have the […]

To gear up for the 2025-2026 school year, South Dakota Urban Indian Health (SDUIH) will be hosting its annual Back to School Bash at the SDUIH Sioux Falls clinic! What […]

The Back-to-School Round-Up Resource Fair is a fun event for families at Ellsworth Air Force Base. The event is free and open to everyone with base access. At the fair, […]

A brand-new school year is right around the corner, and South Dakota Parent Connection is helping kick things off with a celebration the whole family will love! Join us at […]

11:00-2:00 CT / 10:00-1:00 MT A brand-new school year is right around the corner, and South Dakota Parent Connection is helping kick things off with a celebration the whole family […]

This year’s theme is “Celebrating Strengths, Inspiring Change.” The goal is to bring people together to support individuals with developmental disabilities and help them live their best lives. The conference […]

Join us for the Empower Conference, a two-day event for people living with diabetes, their families, and anyone looking to learn more about preventing or managing diabetes. This event will […]

Come celebrate with South Dakota Parent Connection and other community resources at ADA Festival 35—a fun and meaningful event for the whole community! This festival honors the Americans with Disabilities […]

The new version of the rules removed the mandatory review by human rights committees for sedation and for medications that are for stabilization or treatment of diagnosed medical or psychiatric […]

Learn more about what is next! Do you have a child with a disability who is between 15 and 21 years old? If so, you are invited to a special […]

South Dakota Conference on Developmental Disabilities is excited to announce nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Conference! This year’s theme is Celebrating Strengths, Inspiring Change and there are […]