K -12 South Dakota Indian studies education program. The required courses and experiences of a K-12 South Dakota Indian studies education program shall enable candidates to meet the following standards:

1. (1) Demonstrated knowledge of the history of the South Dakota American Indian languages and how oral and written language is acquired, understood, and used;
2. (2) Demonstrated knowledge of the culture, social, political, and economic systems of South Dakota American Indians;
3. (3) Demonstrated knowledge of the psychology, philosophy, and education of South Dakota American Indians; and

4. (4) Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary literature of South Dakota American Indians and other Native Americans.

   The program shall require candidates to demonstrate the content, pedagogical, and professional knowledge and skills, identified in the standards specified in this section and to demonstrate competency on the multiple assessment measures of chapters 24:53:04, 24:53:05, and 24:53:06.

Source: 24 SDR 160, adopted May 28, 1998, effective September 1, 2000; 33 SDR 73, effective November 2, 2006; transferred from § 24:16:08:43, 33 SDR 73, adopted October 13, 2006, effective July 1, 2008.

General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1 , 13-42-3.

Law Implemented: SDCL 13-42-3 , 13-42-4.