Do you have a teaching certificate in another state besides South Dakota? Get started on applying for reciprocity here: https://doe.sd.gov/certification/WhichApp2.aspx
Do you have a degree in education but no previous certification in any other state? You can get started on the initial certification process here: https://doe.sd.gov/certification/WhichApplication.aspx
Do you have a degree and a passion for education, but don’t have an education preparation on your degree path? Check out Alternative Preliminary Certificate information here: https://doe.sd.gov/certification/documents/AltCertification-flowchart.pdf
Still working on your degree but interested in a position right now? Check out the available educator permits from the SD DOE: https://doe.sd.gov/certification/WhichApplication.aspx
The Teacher 411, Educator Lookup and Certification Requirements at http://teacher411.sd.gov allows you and your employer to access your certificate information.
Additional certification information is available online:
General renewal information: https://doe.sd.gov/certification/renewal.aspx
Code of ethics: https://doe.sd.gov/professionalpractices/
Renewal Resources: https://doe.sd.gov/certification/renewal-resources.aspx
State-Designated Tests: https://doe.sd.gov/certification/documents/SDTests.pdf