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Learning Opportunities

Grow your knowledge at your own pace with flexible, virtual trainings designed for families, educators, and community members. These self-paced courses are accessible anytime, anywhere, making it easy to fit learning into your schedule. Many offerings are free, and select courses may qualify for graduate credit, CECHs/CEUs, or stipends. Whether you’re new to the field or looking to deepen your skills, our learning opportunities are designed to be practical, engaging, and relevant.

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Training & Events

Join us for hands-on learning experiences that bring people together around shared goals. Our events offer practical tools, creative problem-solving, and meaningful collaboration in a welcoming environment. Often hosted in partnership with community organizations, these trainings are designed to be engaging, relevant, and accessible—most are free to attend.

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Power Hour - Learning Together

September 8, 2025 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. MT

An interactive virtual learning event for South Dakota child care providers and other early learning professionals.

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SFEC Toddlers & Parenting

Common Sense Parenting for Toddlers & Preschoolers

September 8, 2025 | 6-8 p.m. MT

A six-week course, brought to you by SD SFEC, that teaches positive discipline, nurturing, and behavior management for kids aged 2-5.

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Poverty Escape Room | Rapid City

September 12, 2025 | 10 a.m. MT

1925 Plaza Blvd., Rapid City, SD

 

 

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SFEC School Aged Children

Common Sense Parenting for School-Aged Children

September 27, 2025 | 8am-12pm CT

A six-week course, brought to you by SD SFEC, for ​parents who want to build on their existing​ skills or learn new ways to teach children positive behavioral skills.

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Poverty Escape Room

October Poverty Escape Room

October 1, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. MT

The Journey Museum & Learning Center, Rapid City, SD

 

 

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Power Hour - Learning Together

November 10, 2025 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. MT

An interactive virtual learning event for South Dakota child care providers and other early learning professionals.

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December Poverty Escape Room

December 3, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. MT

The Journey Museum & Learning Center, Rapid City, SD

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CFS Signature Events

Our signature events are more than just trainings—they’re immersive experiences designed to empower, connect, and inspire. Each event reflects our commitment to strengthening families and communities through shared learning and meaningful engagement.

Black Hills Families Retreat

Empowering Families Retreat

October 11-12, 2025
K Bar S Lodge, Keystone, SD

This retreat, hosted by the SD Statewide Family Engagement Center, is designed by families, for families. It's an opportunity for parenting adults to grow, connect, and build leadership skills in a supportive, empowering environment.

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OST Family Engagement Champions Cohort

Face-to-Face Kickoff
Virtual Sessions
Graduation Celebration

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Engaging Fathers Cohort

This cohort, hosted by the SD Statewide Family Engagement Center, helps fathers build parenting skills, strengthen relationships with their children, and create lasting positive change in their families and communities.

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