State opens applications for 40 more slots in teacher apprenticeship program

By: Makenzie Huber

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: March 21, 2026

Words: 372

Last Updated: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

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Another 40 paraprofessionals could be accepted into South Dakota’s teacher apprenticeship program, which is meant to reduce the teaching shortage across the state.

The program, started in 2023, allows full-time paraprofessionals — sometimes called teacher’s aides — to pursue a teaching degree online through Dakota State University in elementary or special education, or through Northern State University in secondary education, at a steep discount while retaining their position.

Gov. Larry Rhoden said in …

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