JUNE 24-25, 2025
Sioux Falls Convention Center
TWO DAYS OF ENGAGING CONTENT!
June 24-25, 2025 | Sioux Falls Convention Center
Join us June 24-25, 2025 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center for the 2025 Civics & History Summit. Hosted by the Department of Education, this event will offer engaging keynotes, interactive exhibits, a vendor showcase, and breakout sessions tailored to meet your grade-level Social Studies curriculum needs. Targeted breakout sessions will be offered for elementary, middle, and high school.
Each session will provide valuable content, resources, activities, and lesson plans that you can implement directly into your classrooms to assist in the implementation of the new South Dakota social studies standards. You'll also connect with fellow educators from across the state as you explore fresh ideas to enrich your students' social studies learning experience.
Don't miss this opportunity to collaborate and gather resources that will inspire your teaching and students as we work together to bring history to life at The Summit.
ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND
The following are eligible to attend the Civics & History Summit: Individuals who are certified teachers or administrators; homeschool teachers responsible for implementing the South Dakota social studies standards; school board members; and faculity at higher education teacher preparation programs. This applies to accredited public, private, tribal/Bureau of Indian Education schools, and homeschools in South Dakota.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025
4:00PM - 6:00PM | Guest Check-In
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2025
6:30AM - 8:00AM | Guest Check-In & Breakfast
8:00AM - 4:30PM | Welcome & Educational Sessions
4:30PM - 6:00PM | Break & Hotel Check-In
6:00PM - 8:00PM | Social & Dinner
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2025
7:00AM - 8:00AM | Breakfast
8:00AM - 4:00PM | Welcome & Educational Sessions
4:00PM | Event Close
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Schedule above is tentative and subject to change
CHECK OUT THE RECAP VIDEO FROM THE 2024 CIVICS & HISTORY SUMMIT!
ABOUT THE EVENT HOST
South Dakota Department of Education
The South Dakota Department of Education is dedicated to enhancing learning through leadership and service. The South Dakota Department of Education's aspiration is for all students to leave the K-12 education system College, Career and Life Ready. The Civics & History Summit is sponsored by the South Dakota Department of Education in collaboration with the South Dakota State Historical Society and the Office of Indian Education/South Dakota Department of Tribal Relations.
EVENT REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
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FREE access to all sessions and meals
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$300 stipend to full conference participants
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Attendees eligible for the $300 stipend are those who are directly responsible for creating curriculum around, and implementation of, the South Dakota social studies standards
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Access to exhibitors and vendors with engaging educational resources
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15 Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) or 1 graduate credit at a reduced rate
Register to attend the upcoming Civics & History Summit.
*Please select just one ticketing option.
FEATURED HOTELS
There are various hotels available throughout the Sioux Falls area that attendees can select from. Unlike last year’s event, blocks of rooms are not reserved for attendees at any of these hotels, as the availability is open to the public. All hotel rooming charges (plus applicable taxes) will be paid for by each attendee and will not be reimbursed by the South Dakota Department of Education. When booking your hotel room, the hotel will require a personal credit card to be placed on-file at the time of booking to hold your room reservation and for all other incidentals. If unforeseen circumstances occur and attendees are no longer able to participate in the event, the attendee must call to the hotel that they made the reservation at to cancel or the attendee will be personally responsible for all expenses incurred.
BE A FEATURED EXHIBITOR
Opportunities to be a featured exhibitor in the Exhibitor Showcase on June 24-25, 2025 at the Civics & History Summit are now available. This provides local businesses and organizations the ability to showcase all that they do and the educational products that they offer to nearly 650 attendees of the two-day event.
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We are thrilled that you are interested in joining us as a featured exhibitor at the Civics & History Summit this June! Celebrate your love of civics and history at this unique event tailored for South Dakota educators.
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There is no cost to exhibit. Space is limited. Applications are due by May 30, 2025.