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  1. Educator Certification. The SD Educator Portal is an enhanced educator certification and information system released on March 3, 2023. All certification records from the prior system remain accessible through SD Educator Portal. With increased functionality, the new system allows educators to: apply for certification.

  2. Teacher 411 is an online search tool that provides information about educator certificates and requirements in South Dakota. You can use it to view the status, type, endorsements, and assignments of any educator in the state.

  3. Certification: Information for Teachers. Renewal Requirements. Adding an Endorsement. Educator Permits. Special Education Alternative Certification. Career and Technical Education (CTE Teacher Certification) Other Resources. Questions can be directed to: certification@state.sd.us.

  4. As in most states, those looking to work as educators in South Dakota's public education system must earn South Dakota teacher certification. Becoming an educator can be one of the most rewarding acts of your life. Learn more about the path to becoming an educator.

  5. South Dakota requires educators to pass the Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching ( PLT Praxis test) as well as the appropriate Praxis Content Exam or Praxis Subject Assessment. For the PLT, most educators will need to earn a score over 157 (Grades K-6 and 5-9 will need to earn over 160).

  6. South Dakota requires that all beginning teachers without prior teaching experience must pass one of the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exams along with the appropriate content-specific test.

  7. Apply for a teaching certificate or license. Upgrade to an advanced certificate, if desired. Continue reading to learn more about the traditional certification pathway in South Dakota. Table of Contents. Steps to Become a Teacher in South Dakota. Teacher Certification Renewal. Adding Subjects or Grades to a Certificate. Teaching License Reciprocity