Sunday, Sept. 22

• 12:00-6:00 Registration (Lobby)

• 1:00-3:00 Tribal Consultation meeting (Galleries D, E)

• 3:30-5:00 SD Indian Education Advisory Council meeting (Galleries D, E)

• 5:30-7:30 Opening Session (Galleries A, B, C)
  Welcome: Mary Stadick Smith, South Dakota Department of Education
  Keynote Speaker: Mandy Smoker Broaddus, Practice Expert in Indian Education, Education Northwest
  Dinner

Monday, Sept. 23

• 7:15-8:45 Breakfast & Welcome (Galleries A, B, C)

• 8:00 - Presentation of Flags, Opening Prayer

• 8:20 - Opening Remarks from Governor Kristi Noem

• 8:45-9:30 Keynote: President Barry Dunn, South Dakota State University (Galleries A, B, C)

• 9:30-9:40 Transition Break

• 9:40-10:30 Session One
  • Education Equity Campaign panel discussion (Galleries D & E)
    Sarah Pierce, Director of Education Equity, NDN Collective
    Nick Tilsen, President & CEO, NDN Collective
    Diana Cournoyer, Executive Director, National Indian Education Association
    Indigenous students across the United States continue to be left behind by the current education system. We know from our own life experiences that education rooted in our cultures, languages, and our own histories creates stronger educational outcomes for our children. This panel will discuss the importance of school choice.
  • GED Project at Sitting Bull College (Gallery G)
    Mary Rousseau, GED Director, Sitting Bull College, Thomas Ross, GED Testing Services
    For the past six years the Bureau of Indian Education and the Corporation for National and Community Service/AmeriCorps and Sitting Bull College have provided funding for SBC’s GED Project. The program provides tutoring services for students seeking their General Education Development. We will showcase the program and provide GED testing information.
  • It Works! South Dakota Jump Start (Lewis & Clark)
    Deb Thorstenson and South Dakota Jump Start retention advisors
    South Dakota Jump Start has reached the end of its five-year research study with the U.S. Department of Education. This partnership between the six public universities under the South Dakota Board of Regents and Oglala Lakota College helped more than 300 Native American and low-income students achieve success in college, and we’ve learned many lessons. Hear from retention advisors and students!
  • Establishing Successful Relationships from School to Home (Francis Case)
    Amber Ham, Special Education Teacher, Patrick Henry Middle School (Sioux Falls)
    Learn how to establish, maintain, and restore relationships with ALL students while connecting with guardians for a successful school-to-home relationship. This breakout session will give you takeaways that are applicable to every teacher’s classroom and can be immediately implemented. Participants will receive reproducibles.
  • Sicangu College Success Coalition (Amphitheater One)
    Jim Curran, Executive Director, Teach for America—South Dakota
    RoseMary Clairmont, Tribal Education Specialist, Rosebud Sioux Tribe
    Several organizations work on “college” for kids in Rosebud. In this session, Jim and RoseMary will share how the tribe recently set college success goals, and how they are working to convene partners, align goals and problem-solve shared challenges.
  • School Board Proficiency in Indian Country (Amphitheater Two)
    Mandy Smoker Broaddus, Practice Expert in Indian Education, Education Northwest
    This presentation will highlight best practices in research and promising practices by trustees, with a special emphasis on why this role matters so much in schools that serve Native students.

• 10:30-10:40 Transition Break

• 10:40-11:30 Session Two
  • Education Equity Campaign panel discussion (Galleries D & E)
    Sarah Pierce, Director of Education Equity, NDN Collective
    Nick Tilsen, President & CEO, NDN Collective
    Diana Cournoyer, Executive Director, National Indian Education Association
    Indigenous students across the United States continue to be left behind by the current education system. We know from our own life experiences that education rooted in our cultures, languages, and our own histories creates stronger educational outcomes for our children. This panel will discuss the importance of school choice.
  • Year One Stories: Move your Staff forward with OSEU Implementation for Student Success (Gallery F)
    Gabrielle Seeley, Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings teacher, Rapid City Area Schools
    In the years since 2012, when South Dakota adopted the OSEU, there has been uneven implementation across school districts. Many schools are making strides in full K-12 OSEU implementation, but even leaders of these schools recognize that there is more work to do. Rapid City Area Schools has finished year one of a coordinated, structured effort toward
    full OSEU implementation across all grade levels and all content areas. The presenter will share stories from K-12 classrooms during year one of this four-year plan, detailing obstacles that arose and how they were overcome together so students could thrive. Unexpected benefits from this work have been revealed, and statewide partnerships are flourishing
    for student success through the OSEU. Year one has shown some best practices that people can use to best meet student and teacher needs when using the OSEU. Participants will receive samples of lessons, book lists, and units. 
  • South Dakota State Library NASA Kits and Resources for Teachers (Gallery G)
    Laura Kelly, Children’s and Youth Services Coordinator, South Dakota State Library
    Kathleen Slocum, Continuing Education Coordinator, South Dakota State Library
    Dustin Larmore, Interlibrary Loan/Cataloging Librarian, South Dakota State Library
    NASA@My Library Earth and Space Science Kits are available for checkout via your school library from the South Dakota State Library! The Sun-Earth-Moon Connections Kit focuses on activities and experiences that better help patrons understand their place in space and how the sun and moon impact our planet. The Be A NASA Detective: Expanding Your Senses Kit focuses on activities and experiences that help patrons (and library staff) be more comfortable using tools of science and making predictions based on their observations. These kits have been duplicated and expanded to include Native American resources and adapted for the visually impaired. The South Dakota State Library has also partnered with the South Dakota Discovery Center to develop NASA@MyLibrary - NASA Researcher Presentation kits. This is an opportunity for your students to learn about various topics with an actual South Dakota scientist. Schedule a presentation with a scientist via email to present at your library or school virtually. Working with your school librarian, you can check out their kit of materials from the State Library and watch as your students interact with scientists through engaging hands-on
    activities.
  • Personal Money Management for Elementary Students (Lewis & Clark)
    Johnathan Anderson, Tribal Business Information Center, Sitting Bull College
    The presentation will cover a list of topics that the FDIC has developed that can be used to teach basic money management skills to elementary and middle school students. Topics available include: needs versus wants, setting goals, budgeting, saving, investing, charitable giving, and careers. These topics have classroom lesson plans. After these topics have been briefly described, a hands-on computer money management decision game will be played.
    Each module requires a group decision, and the computer will explain the results.
  • Waterford UPSTART (Lake Sharpe)
    Courtenay Burns, legislative assistant, Waterford UPSTART
    This session will explore Waterford UPSTART, an innovative in-home, technology-delivered kindergarten readiness option. Without intending to replace any early childhood education effort or program, Waterford’s goal is to improve access and help serve additional children. UPSTART has demonstrated an ability to overcome a number of barriers related to kindergarten readiness and can successfully prepare children that site-based programs may not be able to serve for school. This program is being offered in South Dakota primarily for rural, low-income children during the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years through funding from an Education Innovation and Research grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
  • Cultural Inclusion (Francis Case)
    Annette Munoz, Bernadette Dauenhauer, Colette Fleck, Four Directions Consulting
    This session aims to enhance and support the cultural competencies of the participants to enable them to acquire knowledge and increase understanding of diverse cultures. Participants will be able to recognize cultural diversity in their client base and be able to interact in a culturally appropriate environment. Participants will recognize multicultural and respectful means of communication and interaction.
  • South Dakota GEAR UP at Black Hills State University and the South Dakota Department of Education (Amphitheater One)
    Peg Diekhoff, Project Manager, GEAR UP
    Murray Lee, Statewide Coordinator, GEAR UP
    Sophie Johnson, State Director, GEAR UP
    Review the final year of the South Dakota GEAR UP grant, and the grant as a whole, as administered by Black Hills State University. Discussion of the future GEAR UP grant in South Dakota. 
  • Native American Needs Assessment: Informing and Supporting Your Work (Amphitheater Two)
    Mandy Smoker Broaddus, Practice Expert in Indian Education, Education Northwest
    The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction partnered with REL Central to enhance the North Dakota Native American Needs Assessment Survey. Using the diverse perspectives of educators, evidence was provided to improve the survey, which informs the Native American Needs Assessment Action Plan. This session will describe the processes for co-development between stakeholders, state staff, and researchers to build the survey’s cultural
    validity and provide relevant information to educators. Both documents serve as tools to improve Native American education.

• 11:30-12:50 Lunch (Galleries A, B, C)

• 12:50-1:00 Transition Break

• 1:00-1:50 Session Three
  • Culturally Responsive Practice and the OSEU (Part One) (Galleries D & E)
    Dr. Scott Simpson and Sharla Steever, Technology & Innovation in Education
    This session will provide an opportunity for participants to explore and create resources for their own schools and classrooms. The session will focus on both practices and resources for classrooms, schools, districts, and communities to consider implementing.
  • 2020 Census in Indian Country (Gallery F)
    Annette Eagle Bull, Tribal Partnership Specialist, US Census Bureau
    The Road to Census 2020 will discuss creating partnerships with tribal nations, programs, and the general public. What can you do to become an active partner with the 2020 Census? The Great Plains tribes can make an impact through self-response for the 2020 Census. Attendees will learn how they can assist the Census through partnerships and the formation
    of Complete Count Committees.
  • South Dakota State Library NASA Kits and Resources for Teachers (Gallery G)
    Laura Kelly, Children’s and Youth Services Coordinator, South Dakota State Library
    Kathleen Slocum, Continuing Education Coordinator, South Dakota State Library
    Dustin Larmore, Interlibrary Loan/Cataloging Librarian, South Dakota State Library
    NASA@My Library Earth and Space Science Kits are available for checkout via your school library from the South Dakota State Library! The Sun-Earth-Moon Connections Kit focuses on activities and experiences that better help patrons understand their place in space and how the sun and moon impact our planet. The Be A NASA Detective: Expanding Your Senses Kit focuses on activities and experiences that help patrons (and library staff) be more comfortable using tools of science and making predictions based on their observations. These kits have been duplicated and expanded to include Native American resources and adapted for the visually impaired. The South Dakota State Library has also partnered with the South Dakota Discovery Center to develop NASA@MyLibrary - NASA Researcher Presentation kits. This is an opportunity for your students to learn about various topics with an actual South Dakota scientist. Schedule a presentation with a scientist via email to present at your library or school virtually. Working with your school librarian, you can check out their kit of materials from the State Library and watch as your students interact with scientists through engaging hands-on activities.
  • Create Your Own Reality: Reshaping CTE (Lewis & Clark)
    Laura Scheibe, Director of Career and Technical Education, South Dakota Department of Education
    South Dakota is embarking on creating the next vision for career and technical education in our state. Come find out more about CTE today, how it sets up students for success, and how it can meet the needs of communities. Then let your voice be heard by providing input on the shape CTE will take in coming years.
  • Trauma-Skilled Schools Model (Lake Sharpe)
    Tim McGowan, Networks of Support
    The National Dropout Prevention Center has developed a new Trauma-Skilled Schools Model. It is a framework to help schools minimize the effects of stress and trauma on learning and behavior by adjusting climate and practice. This session will introduce you to the new model.
  • Resources for Fostering Culturally Responsive Instruction (Francis Case)
    Kathleen Dempsey, North Central Comprehensive Center at McREL
    Join this session to investigate a free professional learning resource designed to help all educators interact with Native American students in a culturally responsive manner. This resource includes seven videos with reflection questions and is appropriate for individual, small group, or whole staff learning. It provides a framework for instruction that emphasizes experiential, active, and student-centered learning. During this session, participants will learn about the resource and consider how it might be used in their school or district.
  • Transforming Education about American Indians: Native Knowledge 360° at the National Museum of the American Indian (Amphitheater One)
    Edwin Schupman, Manager of National Education, National Museum of the American Indian
    Problematic education about Native people is still persistent and widespread. Learn about Native Knowledge 360° (NK360°), the National Museum of the American Indian’s project to support the improvement of teaching and learning about Native Americans. NK360° reaches classrooms across the country with new online lessons, provides a variety of training opportunities for educators, and fosters partnerships with like-minded efforts of Native Nations, states, and other organizations.
  • Restorative Justice in Education (Amphitheater Two)
    Lisa Bordeaux-Taken Alive, Principal, McLaughlin High School
    This session will focus on building relationships with restorative justice. Take a journey with two schools that implemented the first steps in restorative justice. You will see real behavior results that they achieved. Get a brief overview of what restorative justice is and how you can make it work in your school.

• 1:50-2:00 Transition Break

• 2:00-2:50 Session Four
  • Culturally Responsive Practice and the OSEU (Part Two) (Galleries D & E)
    Dr. Scott Simpson and Sharla Steever, Technology & Innovation in Education
    This session will provide an opportunity for participants to explore and create resources for their own schools and classrooms. The session will focus on both practices and resources for classrooms, schools, districts, and communities to consider implementing.
  • A Fresh Take on the Buffalo Story for Teachers (Gallery F)
    Francie M. Berg, Dakota Buttes Visitors Council
    A fresh look at the buffalo story focuses on the positives of the last Native American hunts to feed a hungry people and save and restore the buffalo—rather than focusing on the wasteful slaughter of white hide hunters. Studies on Native American culture also can be introduced through learning about buffalo and viewing a tribal herd. All kids are interested in buffalo and their fascinating stories and behavior. Native kids have a special awe and pride in tribal herds, especially if able to visit them.
  • Create Your Own Reality: Reshaping CTE (Lewis & Clark)
    Laura Scheibe, Director of Career and Technical Education, South Dakota Department of Education
    South Dakota is embarking on creating the next vision for career and technical education in our state. Come find out more about CTE today, how it sets up students for success, and how it can meet the needs of communities. Then let your voice be heard by providing input on the shape CTE will take in coming years.
  • The Wingman-Connect Project (Lake Sharpe)
    Tim McGowan, Networks of Support
    In collaboration with the Department of Defense, the University of Rochester in New York developed a workforce training to address military suicides. To date, few workforce trainings have shown this level of effectiveness in improving behavioral health or work. The Wingman-Connect Project is an innovative approach combining individual and work unit skill-building to promote healthy practices and protective factors. 
  • Classroom Resources (Pawnee and Navajo) from the National Museum of the American Indian (Amphitheater One) 
    Edwin Schupman, Manager of National Education, National Museum of the American Indian
    The National Museum of the American Indian provides teachers and students with accurate, appropriate, and vetted resources for teaching about American Indians. Teachers will examine two new online inquiries. 1) Navajo Treaty of 1868: Why Was the Navajo Journey Home So Remarkable? 2) Pawnee Treaties of 1833 and 1857: Why Do Some Treaties Fail? Attendees will workshop how to integrate these materials into various subjects and explore curricular connections.
  • Incorporating Lakota Language and Culture into the Computer Classroom (Amphitheater Two)
    Ray Taken Alive, McLaughlin High School
    In this session, attendees will see concrete strategies for blending OSEU and technology standards that have been used in a high school technology class. They will walk away with lesson plan ideas to build and adapt for their own classroom, using various cultural resources. Attendees will build a collaborative network of computer educators throughout the state of South Dakota to share both cultural and computer resources.
  • Culturally Responsive Practice and the OSEU (Part Three) (Galleries D & E)
    Dr. Scott Simpson and Sharla Steever, Technology & Innovation in Education
    This session will provide an opportunity for participants to explore and create resources for their own schools and classrooms. The session will focus on both practices and resources for classrooms, schools, districts, and communities to consider implementing.

• 2:50-3:00 Transition Break

• 3:00-4:20 80-min. workshops
  • Tradition Meets Tech: Teaching Native Youth through Video Game Design Principles (Gallery F)
    Maria Burns Ortiz, 7 Generation Games
    Think about how many times a kid will play a video game over and over. How often do you see that same level of effort, resilience, and engagement in the classroom? What if we could get students to approach learning with the same enthusiasm as they do video games? Using real-world projects from tribal schools and programs that serve Native youth, the session delves into how the principles that make video games so appealing can be applied to your curriculum.
  • The Missing Piece of the Puzzle (Gallery G)
    James Cadwell, cultural liaison and teacher
    Nationally it is estimated that 80% of Native students attend public schools, and minority students make up the majority of incoming kindergarten students. The need for cultural competency is ever increasing. This presentation will create a better understanding of cultural competency and its importance in implementation of teaching techniques of the Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings. Points to be discussed: 1) How tribal demographics are increasingly impacting schools in South Dakota, 2) Variances of the Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota peoples, 3) How your culture impacts your teaching, 4) How customs impact the ability to learn.
  • Using the OSEUs to Teach Ecosystems, Biomes, and Food Webs (Lewis & Clark)
    Kaylan Untiedt, South Dakota State University student majoring in biology, physics, and chemistry education
    Dr. Sharity Bassett, Assistant Professor of American Indian Studies, SDSU
    Kaylan used six OSEU standards and several sub-standards to craft a three-lesson unit: “Ecosystems, Biomes, and Food Webs.” These lessons center around Oceti Sakowin concepts of interrelatedness and relationships to the ecosystem, which includes humans, rather than setting up a binary between humans and the rest of life.
  • Using Design Thinking to Improve Leadership Development Experiences for Principals (Lake Sharpe)
    Jonathan Santos Silva, Bridge Fellow, TNTP (The New Teacher Project)
    If we agree that teacher quality and instruction have the greatest impact on student achievement, then principal quality and instructional leadership cannot be far behind. Unfortunately, most states and districts focus on developing teachers, leaving principals to fend for themselves.
  • Lakota Circles of Hope (Francis Case)
    Staci Eagle Elk, Program Manager, Lakota Circles of Hope
    Lakota Circles of Hope prevention curriculum is for second through eighth grades. It is a model based on the Lakota value system and focuses on the critical need for prevention. The curriculum teaches students how to use their culture to deal more effectively with risky behaviors such as drugs, alcohol, tobacco usage, bullying, and suicide. The curriculum is intended to foster a positive Lakota identity and enhance students’ understanding of Lakota culture.
  • Classroom Resources (Northern Plains) from the National Museum of the American Indian (Amphitheater One)
    Edwin Schupman, Manager of National Education, National Museum of the American Indian
    The National Museum of the American Indian provides teachers and students with accurate, appropriate, and vetted resources for teaching about American Indians. Teachers will examine two new online inquiries: 1) Northern Plains History and Cultures: How Do Native People and Nations Experience Belonging? 2) Northern Plains Treaties: Is a Treaty Intended to Be Forever? Attendees will workshop how to integrate these materials into various subjects and explore curricular connections.
  • Cultural Proficiency - Woope Sakowin in the Educational Setting (Amphitheater Two)
    Tamera Miyasato, Learning Specialist, Technology & Innovation in Education
    This session provides an overview of the cultural proficiency work being done in partnership with the Nebraska Department of Education. It begins with an overview of “What is cultural proficiency” through which participants will be introduced to the Woope Sakowin in the Educational Setting framework, as well as the “inside-out” process to cultural proficiency. The presenter will end with a discussion of how to begin the cultural proficiency journey in your school or district.

• 4:20-4:30 Transition Break

• 4:30-7:00 Dissertation Panel & Dinner (Galleries A, B, C)
  The panel will collectively share their dissertation work and discussion topics in education. The panel will include Laurel Vermillion, Ph.D., Katherine Froelich, Ph.D., Nora Antoine, Ph.D., Twyla Baker, Ph.D., Derek Stewart, Ed.D., Sherry Johnson, Ph.D., Dr. Cherie Farlee , Ed.D.

Tuesday, Sept. 24

• 7:15-8:30 Breakfast, announcements (Galleries A, B, C)
  Welcome: Secretary of Tribal Relations Dave Flute
  
• 8:30-9:30 General Session: (Galleries A, B, C)
  Dr. AnnMaria De Mars, President and Founder, 7 Generation Games

• 9:30-9:40 Transition Break

• 9:40-11:00 80-min. workshops
  
  • Youth Day Activities featuring South Dakota Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) (Galleries A, B, C)
    Brock Rops, M. Ed. South Dakota HOSA-Future Health Professionals State Advisor and AHEC Education Coordinator
    This hands-on workshop will involve team-building exercises around time management, handling conflict, and collaborative problem solving. We will also introduce SD HOSA-Future Health Professionals to students through a variety of activities.
  • Understanding the Stressors of Transitions and How to Navigate those Changes with Success (Galleries D & E)
    Tim McGowan, Networks of Support, Kansas Middletent and Kyal Middletent
    This session will discuss the current research and best practices in supporting ourselves and others as we make changes in our lives. These concepts are the foundation for prevention programming and can greatly increase a person’s success as they make changes.
  • Tradition Meets Tech: Teaching Native Youth through Video Game Design Principles (Gallery F)
    Maria Burns Ortiz, 7 Generation Games
    Think about how many times a kid will play a video game over and over. How often do you see that same level of effort, resilience and engagement in the classroom? What if we could get students to approach learning with the same enthusiasm as they do video games? Using real-world projects from tribal schools and programs that serve Native youth, the session delves into how the principles that make video games so appealing can be applied to your curriculum.
  • The Missing Piece of the Puzzle (Gallery G)
    James Cadwell, cultural liaison and teacher
    Nationally it is estimated that 80% of Native students attend public schools and minority students make up the majority of incoming kindergarten students, so the need for cultural competency is ever increasing. This presentation will create a better understanding of cultural competency and its importance in implementation of teaching techniques of the Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings. Points to be discussed:
    How tribal demographics are increasingly impacting schools in South Dakota
    Variances of the Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota peoples
    How your culture impacts your teaching
    How customs impact the ability to learn
  • Seven Instructional Hoops - Culturally Responsive and Strength-Based: See It, Do It, Prove It! (Lake Sharpe)
    Jerry Lassos and Steven Haas, Associates, Indigenous Students Leap Ahead
    Learn a culturally responsive pedagogy based on traditional tribal ways of teaching, learning, and knowing that is easily adapted to your culturally grounded curricular content. The Seven Instructional Hoops© of Indigenous Students Leap Ahead are closely in tune with the Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings and Standards. Data-driven results really work! These are instructional strategies that you can use Monday morning in your class. Actual classroom video shows you how; interactive small group activity helps you build lesson plans.
  • Lakota Circles of Hope (Francis Case)
    Staci Eagle Elk, Program Manager, Lakota Circles of Hope
    Lakota Circles of Hope prevention curriculum is for second through eighth grades. It is a model based on the Lakota value system and focuses on the critical need for prevention. The curriculum teaches students how to use their culture to deal more effectively with risky behaviors such as drugs, alcohol, tobacco usage, bullying, and suicide. The curriculum is intended to foster a positive Lakota identity and enhance students’ understanding of Lakota culture.
  • Connecting National History Day with American Indian Populations (Amphitheater One)
    Sarah Jacobs, Affiliate Coordinator of National History Day in South Dakota
    National History Day is a year-long academic program focused on historical research, interpretation, and creative expression for students in grades six through twelve. In this session, we will discuss how teachers can implement the NHD program, go over available resources, and discuss how to utilize NHD’s project-based learning model in the classroom. We will also discuss how NHD projects can utilize OSEU standards to help students use primary and secondary sources to connect with their history and share it with others.
  • Cultural Proficiency - Woope Sakowin in the Educational Setting (Amphitheater Two)
    Tamera Miyasato, Learning Specialist, Technology & Innovation in Education
    This session provides an overview of the cultural proficiency work being done in partnership with the Nebraska Department of Education. It begins with an overview of “What is cultural proficiency” through which participants will be introduced to the Woope Sakowin in the Educational Setting framework, as well as the “inside-out” process to cultural proficiency. The presenter will end with a discussion of how to begin the cultural proficiency journey in your school or district.

• 11:00-11:10 Transition Break

• 11:10-12:00 General Session (Galleries A, B, C)
  President Twyla Baker, Ph.D., Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
  
• 12:00-12:50 Lunch

• 12:50-1:00 Transition Break

• 1:00-1:50 Session One
  
  • Sinte Gleska University Equine Therapy Program (for students) (Galleries D & E)
    Marlies White Hat, Director, Sinte Gleska University Tiwahe Glu Kini Pi
    Students will view “We are a Horse Nation” DVD and learn about the Spirit Connection and healing gifts of the Sunka. Wakan Oyate (Horse Nation) offered at SGU Tiwahe Glu Kini Pi.
  • Engaging, Inspiring, Empowering: The Project Lead The Way Experience (Gallery F)
    Kathy Van Kley, Director of School Engagement, Project Lead The Way
    Project Lead The Way is a nonprofit organization that provides a transformative learning experience for Pre-K through 12th-grade students and teachers across the U.S. Through our pathways in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science, students develop in-demand knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in an evolving world.
  • Talking Circle for young men (for students) (Gallery G)
    Whitney Rencountre
    This talking circle will be an informal discussion for young males regarding their role in society, in family, and in school. Participants will be encouraged to be part of the conversation or to just be present and listen.
  • Four Levers for Student Engagement (Lewis & Clark)
    Debra Wolf, Director, Education and Outreach Sanford Underground Research Facility, Black Hills State University
    Student engagement is one of the most influential factors for student learning, motivation, and success. In this one-hour presentation, the Sanford Lab Education and Outreach team will describe and explain the four levers as well as provide practical strategies for teacher implementation. As a companion, we will also share information about the free resources
    and opportunities available from the Sanford Underground Research Facility including curriculum units, presentations, field trips, and professional development.
  • Talking Circle for young women (for students) (Lake Sharpe)
    Jessie Rencountre
    This talking circle will be an informal discussion for young females regarding their role in society, in family, and in school. Participants will be encouraged to be part of the conversation or to just be present and listen.
  • Native Students’ Lifestyle: An Advocate’s Perspective for Teachers and Administrators (Amphitheater Two)
    Kyal & Kansas Middletent
    Attendees will hear first-hand insight to help first-time teachers, administrators, and social workers understand the dynamics of our lifestyles, culture, and traditions.

• 1:50-2:00 Transition Break

• 2:00-2:50 Session Two

• SDMyLife presentation (for students) (Galleries D & E)
  Megan Tatum and Andrea Diehm, South Dakota Department of Education
  Be your own kind of superhero in launching forward to explore life after high school. Dive into engaging activities that explore your interests and how they relate to careers. Let us help you fly into your future.
• Engaging, Inspiring, Empowering: The Project Lead The Way Experience (Gallery F)
  Kathy Van Kley, Director of School Engagement, Project Lead The Way
  Project Lead The Way is a nonprofit organization that provides a transformative learning experience for Pre-K through 12th grade students and teachers across the U.S. Through our pathways in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science, students develop in-demand knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in an evolving world.
• Phonics-based Reading for the Oceti Sakowin (Gallery G)
  Jennifer Jones, MA, PhD-ABD-Executive Director, Love2Learn
  Drawing from OSEUs 3 and 5, we will demonstrate two different phonemic learning kits and how they can be used to develop phonemic awareness plus familiarize learners with Oceti Sakowin culture and language at the same time. We will also show how infusing phonics work with oral histories (recorded in Lakota or Dakota) as well as visuals creates a multisensory early literacy and cultural awareness for Oceti Sakowin learners. Demonstration will come first, followed by discussion and Q & A.
• Kawítaya: Empowerment and Connection through Theatre (for students) (Francis Case)
  Chaya Gordon-Bland, Associate Professor of Theatre, University of South Dakota
  Jesse Bien, language arts teacher, Flandreau Indian School
  Through participation in simple and joyful theatre games, participants will begin to develop concentration, confidence, communication skills, creativity, and the ability to collaborate, all skills essential to leadership, networking, and personal and professional success and well-being. This workshop is designed for high school students participating in Youth Day and is capped at 20 students per session.
• Native Students’ Lifestyle: An Advocate’s Perspective for Teachers and Administrators (Amphitheater Two)
  Kyal and Kansas Middletent
  Attendees will hear first-hand insight to help first-time teachers, administrators, and social workers understand the dynamics of our lifestyles, culture, and traditions.

• 2:50-3:00 Transition Break

• 3:00 Door Prizes & Closing (Galleries A, B, C)