Getting Started with the Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings
This infographic provides teachers with guidance on how to build their understandings and skills, and with resources necessary to use the OSEUS to teach content in their classrooms.
Sustaining Educational Excellence for South Dakota Students
This infographic highlights the areas of studies of the OSEUS to increase native american student achievement.
Implementing the Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings and Standards in South Dakota
By Dorothy Aguilera-Black Bear and Susan Shebby Building on momentum from the 2017–19 WoLakota project, the South Dakota Department of Education (SDDOE) and SD Tribal Relations Department Office of Indian Education recently partnered with the Region 11 Comprehensive Center (R11CC) for the Bright Spots project. Focused on reigniting teachers’ interest and commitment to implementing the
Voices from the Region: An Interview with Jonni Hertel
Voices from the Region spotlights stakeholders in Region 11 and their work to improve educational opportunities and outcomes. The R11CC is privileged to collaborate with and share the insights of Jonni Hertel, Ed. S., a third-grade teacher and student success facilitator at General Beadle Elementary School in Rapid City, South Dakota. Hertel, a member of
What Culturally Responsive Teaching Looks Like: A Native Educator Explains
An expert on Native education explains what culturally responsive teaching is and why it is so important for students.
Improving Educational Outcomes Across Region 11
The Region 11 Comprehensive Center continues to focus on improving educational outcomes for students in Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. During our Year 4 Advisory Board meeting, we shared the following state infographics, which outlined our recent accomplishments, shared forecasts for the upcoming fifth project year, and highlighted efforts to ensure sustainability beyond
Using Bright Spots in South Dakota Indian Country to Increase Native American Student Achievement
Educators who serve Native American students are often at the intersection of different requirements, regulations, funding opportunities, and constraints. These factors can inhibit the capacity of educators to pursue evidence-based educational practices and approaches.
Heritage Language Learners and American Indian and Alaska Native Students
This infographic highlights the importance of promoting and elevating the Heritage languages of AI/AN multilingual learners (MLs).
Back-to-School Educator Toolkit
In preparation for a new school year—regardless of the operational setting—this guide was designed to provide a checklist for self care and intentional connection with colleagues.