The 2010 Education Initiative is a working plan to further education efforts in South Dakota; to prepare our students for success in the future economy.
Goals and Objectives
By 2010…
1: All third grade students will be proficient - or on a learning plan to become proficient - in reading and math.
- 1A: Ensure that all students entering kindergarten are performing at developmentally appropriate levels.
- 1B: Demonstrate annual growth of 2 percent in reading and 5 percent in math in the primary grades (K-2), as measured by the Dakota STEP.
2: South Dakota will be first in the nation for the percentage of students going on to college, technical school or advanced training.
- 2A: Graduate 95 percent of high school students.
- 2B: Enroll 75 percent of high school students in the "advanced" or "distinguished" graduation path.
- 2C: Increase 21st century skills using advanced technology to enhance learning.
3: The post secondary education system will fully meet the needs of the state's changing economy and its citizens.
- 3A: Offer transferable general education courses from Board of Regents' institutions at all technical institute sites, and establish up to 250 program-specific transfers for technical institute graduates at regents' institutions.
- 3B: Expand the number of citizens with post secondary education and training by 20 percent.
- 3C: Support post secondary education programs designed to enhance the state's long-term economy.
- 3D: Recruit and retain quality faculty and staff.
- 3E: Double the number of students receiving South Dakota Opportunity Scholarships.
4: South Dakota will build its educator base through targeted recruitment, retention and training.
- 4A: Increase the number of certified teachers teaching in high-need areas by 25 percent.
- 4B: Increase the retention of teachers across the state by 20 percent.
- 4C: Increase the number of teachers that obtain advanced degrees or advanced certification from 20 to 40 percent.
- 4D: Establish a teacher compensation assistance program.
5: South Dakota will increase educational outcomes for Native American students.
- 5A: Implement a Native American Education Act to address critical education issues related to South Dakota students, staff and schools.
- 5B: Improve graduation rates of Native American students.
6: South Dakota will target financial resources to improve classroom instruction and educational opportunities.
- 6A: Conduct a review and implement any necessary changes to the funding formula for K-12 education.
For More information on 2010E visit: www.2010education.com
South Dakota has become one of only five states to become part of an initiative aimed at strengthening the essential skills for the rapidly changing economy of the 21st Century. This new initiative, along with the previous 2010 education goals, will position the State for future success.
Some of the specific skills that may be targeted include:
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Leadership
- Technology Literacy
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills is an organization that includes major corporations and education groups such as:
- Apple
- Cisco Systems
- Ford Motor Company
- Microsoft Corporation
- Texas Instruments
- Verizon
For More information on the 21st Century Skill Initiative visit: www.21stcenturyskills.org
