Linda Turner

South Dakota Director of Special Education & Early Learning

[Linda Turner @SDDOE_SpecialEd]

Ribbon cutting for Lucas P. Wintrode Learning Lab an exciting partnership of education and transition services @SFSchools @SoutheastTechSD and @SDState Collaboration to impact youth transitioning from school to work and community and pre-service teacher prep. @sddoe @sdcase605

[Linda Turner @SDDOE_SpecialEd]

See SD Advisory Panel guide to engage youth in IEP meetings: https://t.co/71kXmTdRIi

[Linda Turner @SDDOE_SpecialEd]

Current and past student panel at Special Ed conference give perspectives on their experiences. They shared what was impactful, most helpful and recommendations. To engage youth in IEP they suggest starting small, pre-defining terms, and virtual or video participation

[Linda Turner @SDDOE_SpecialEd]

Day 2 SD Special Ed Conference. Keynote Chase Mielke lit a spark addressing burnout. Finalists and award winners announced for SD Sped Director by @sdcase605 and Special Ed Staff of the Year by @sddoe There are 19 inspiring breakouts including the Coffee House from @rcschools

[Linda Turner @SDDOE_SpecialEd]

SD Sped staff share helpful information, most asked questions and discuss supports for district at the Special Education conference.

[Linda Turner @SDDOE_SpecialEd]

SD Sped Conference kicks off first day. Amazing presenters, supportive organizations, agencies and vendors are keeping the 625 participants engaged, learning and networking. Mayor Salamun welcomed the group and keynote JJ Kent played and shared stories.

[Linda Turner @SDDOE_SpecialEd]

I'll be attending the amazing Elevate. Educate. Empower. | Moving Literacy Forward Across South Dakota.
Register now and join me at the event! https://t.co/AlhmzhKm7c

[Linda Turner @SDDOE_SpecialEd]

Jennifer Kampmann, @sddoe Office of Early Childhood Services, shares higher Ed partnerships in place prepare and ease provider shortages at the Office of Special Education federal conference. #OSEP24

[Linda Turner @SDDOE_SpecialEd]

Make a positive impact on SD's special education youth @sddoe

Advance your career as our Early Childhood Program Specialist. Remote work option available!

Enjoy a rewarding career, great benefits, 6% matched pension, and a well-being program. https://t.co/XIHUzjJzFU

[Linda Turner @SDDOE_SpecialEd]

@TeachInSD

[Linda Turner @SDDOE_SpecialEd]

Consider making a statewide impact on early childhood/preschool education with a career at the SD Dept. Of Education as Early Childhood Program Specialist. Great benefits and an opportunity to improve educational outcomes! https://t.co/8xqbDs05CP @sddoe @careerssd

[South Dakota Careers @careerssd]

Comprehensive health benefits
Dental and vision coverage
6% matched pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
15 days Vacation Leave
14 days Sick Leave
Paid Family Leave
11 paid holidays
Flexible Schedule
Reduced Tuition at State Universities

[Linda Turner @SDDOE_SpecialEd]

Congratulations Julie Williams, Gettysburg School District, as Parent/Guardian Special Ed Staff of the Year #SouthDakotaSPED24
Other finalists:
-Krislyn Carlson, Beresford
-John Haak, Sioux Falls
-Patti Schladweiler, Spearfish
-Bailey Zwhar, Meade
@sddoe @CD_SouthDakota

[Linda Turner @SDDOE_SpecialEd]

Mayor @paultenhaken and President/CEO @SOSouthDakota Darryl Nordquist joined the #SouthDakotaSPED24 conference to thank teachers for their dedication and work to include all students and to proclaim today Spread the Word: Inclusion Day. @CD_SouthDakota @sddoe

[Linda Turner @SDDOE_SpecialEd]

Great summer learning opportunities for SD educators! MTSS summer conference, literacy, mentoring, civics and history. What interests you most or attend several. @sdcase605
https://t.co/lpRwcEbR8x

[SD Dept of Education @sddoe]

South Dakota teachers looking for professional development opportunities, check out what DOE has put together for you!
https://t.co/Q7P7SFAzAK

[Linda Turner @SDDOE_SpecialEd]

Special Ed Programs @sddoe engages with #SouthDakotaSPED24 conference participants/stakeholders re: state performance data and recommendations. More info: https://t.co/Ut3US60XTj @CD_SouthDakota

[Linda Turner @SDDOE_SpecialEd]

Transition liaisons lead a rousing game of Jeopardy at #SouthDakotaSPED24 more info about transition at https://t.co/1uPUBk4fuT

[Linda Turner @SDDOE_SpecialEd]

Supporting students w/significant disabilities. Stacy Holzbauer @sddoe presents at #SouthDakotaSPED24 more resources at https://t.co/jLPPYUQnyO

[Linda Turner @SDDOE_SpecialEd]

Dr. Ross Greene - no sticker is going to solve the problem we are giving or taking stickers away for. Kids do well if they can. Collaborating to be successful. #SouthDakotaSPED2024 @sddoe @CD_SouthDakota

[Linda Turner @SDDOE_SpecialEd]

Kicking off “Agents of Change” #SouthFakotaSPED conference with record registration of 586 and climbing! Excited to learn and connect! @sddoe @CD_SouthDakota

[Linda Turner @SDDOE_SpecialEd]

Looking forward to spending time and learning together next week! @sddoe @CD_SouthDakota

[Center4Disabilities @CD_SouthDakota]

Have you registered for the South Dakota #SPED Conference? This conference provides a unique experience to gather with educators, related service providers & parents. It's an empowering experience for so many attendees. See agenda here: https://t.co/gLA9DKtOJu #SouthDakotaSPED24