South dakota cohesive model for mathematics support

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded the South Dakota Department of Education $1.596 million on October 1, 2025, under the Special Education—State Personnel Development program (CFDA 84.323) to develop and implement the South Dakota Cohesive Model for Mathematics Support. The award runs through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Pierre, South Dakota.

The program funds state educational agencies to reform and improve systems for personnel preparation and professional development in early intervention, educational, and transition services for children with disabilities. The South Dakota Department of Education distributes funding as sub-awards to school districts across the state, including Mitchell School District 172 (sub-award issued March 16, 2026), Winner School District 59-2 (March 11, 2026), Sisseton School District 54-2 (March 9, 2026), and Sioux Falls School District No. 49-5 (March 9, 2026). Each sub-award supports Special Education—State Personnel Development initiatives, designated as SPDIG, within their respective districts.