Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the South Dakota Department of Education (SDDE) a formula grant of $10.8 million under the Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants program (CFDA 84.367) for the period from July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This grant supports the SDDE's efforts to improve teacher and principal quality and enhance student academic achievement across South Dakota through professional development, educator training, and strategic educational initiatives aligned with state academic standards.

The SDDE, as the state educational agency, will utilize these funds to develop and implement comprehensive educator improvement programs and distribute sub-grants to local educational agencies and school districts throughout South Dakota. The funding supports activities designed to increase the effectiveness of teachers and school leaders, strengthen educator skills in alignment with challenging state academic standards, and ultimately improve student academic outcomes. The SDDE is responsible for maintaining compliance with federal requirements, ensuring equitable participation of private school personnel, and maintaining detailed program records for the required three-year retention period.