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SPARKS Conference The South Dakota Education Association is looking for new members to attend our second annual SPARKS retreat. This program supports newer members of the profession in their jobs and helps them better understand our Association. SDEA/NEA will host July 19-21, 2010 at Thunderstik Lodge south of Chamberlain LIMITED SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE! WHAT IS SPARKS? SPARKS is a fun hands-on training designed to spark interest in the association and develop the leadership potential of our newest and freshest crop of teachers and other educational employees. SPARKS is targeted specifically at: u People who are brand new to teaching or other public education work (less than seven years of experience)u People who have had little or no association experienceu Potential association leadersSPARKS participants will be engaged in training activities uniquely geared toward their age group and work experience. They are contacted before the training so they can help design their curriculum. SPARKS participants will experience lots of exploratory discussion, dynamic speakers, a safe place to share the trials and tribulations of being new to education, and a few activities aimed at giving them a positive first contact with the local and state association. WHAT CAN I DO? If you are interested in participating in SPARKS or have a perfect candidate, please contact Kara Hoines at Kara.Hoines@sdea.org or Sandra Waltman at Sandra.Waltman@sdea.org. You can also call the Pierre office at 605-224-9263. Want to sign up or nominate someone online?
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