South Dakota
South Dakota has many agency programs and contacts that can help your school build a school safety plan. Check out these resources as you develop your plan.
State Programs
Contact Information
State Programs
South Dakota Department of Education
The South Dakota Department of Education is the state education agency of South Dakota.
Website: https://doe.sd.gov/
School Safety
The South Dakota Department of Education School Safety division provides resources, trainings, and contacts to help schools provide a healthy and safe learning environment for students.
Website: https://doe.sd.gov/schoolsafety/
School Improvement
In order to affect long-lasting improvement in South Dakota schools, the South Dakota Department of Education has created a responsive system intended to build the capacity of districts and schools to identify and address the diverse needs of students.
School Security
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety provides several resources to help schools and campuses keep their building and campuses safe.
Website: https://dps.sd.gov/safety-enforcement/homeland-security/school-security
Emergency Preparedness Resources for Kids and Educators
The South Dakota Office of Emergency Management has created several tools for kids and educators to teach children about what to do in an emergency and how to plan ahead with their families.
Website: https://dps.sd.gov/emergency-services/emergency-management/preparedness/kids-educators