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Join us at Mt. Rushmore for Lights On!
This October 16th, join us at Mt. Rushmore for the first-ever statewide Lights On Afterschool event in South Dakota! Afterschool professionals, school administrators, political dignitaries and others will be on hand to recognize the importance of afterschool programming in our communities. SoDakSACA and the SD Afterschool Partnership are currently encouraging children participating in afterschool programs to write letters to First Lady Obama and her daughters inviting them to this event. For more information, contact Erin Bofenkamp, director of the SD Afterschool Partnership at (605) 367-9667.

2010 SoDakSACA Conference at Deadwood - YEE HAW!
What do Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane and SD afterschool professionals have in common?? They'll all be in Deadwood this October for the annual state conference! This year's event will be held at 'The Lodge', the newest conference hotel and casino in the Hills area, on October 15-16, 2010. The conference will include great keynotes and entertainment, including Randy Parrish, Linda Henley Smith and Gordy Pratt. Rumor has it that Dr. Paul Young, President and CEO of the National AfterSchool Association might just ride on in and give us a special 'what for' on Saturday! Be sure to check out our Trading Post, General Store and Tatonka Tour! It's sure to be a rootin' tootin' good time…don't forget to bring your hats and boots! Book your rooms now by calling The Lodge at (877) DWD-LODG and be sure to mention the SoDakSACA conference to get the conference rate. Ya'll be sure to come, now!!Visit the Conference Page

Seeking Candidates for the SoDakSACA Board for 2011-2012
The following positions will be open for the 2011-2012 term for the SoDakSACA Board of Directors: 1) President; 2) VP of Financial Management (treasurer); 3) VP of Member Relations (newsletter); 4) Southeast Region Rep; and 5) Central Region Rep. Election of officers for the vacant positions will be held at the annual meeting in October. If you are interested in running for a board position, complete a Candidate Application Form and submit it by September 30, 2010.
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Standards at a Glance Available from NAA
The NAA Standards describe the practices that lead to stimulating, safe, and supportive programs for young people ages 5 to 14 in their out-of-school time.  Click here for more information

National Code of Ethics Available for Download 
The National AfterSchool Association has released the organization's first Code of Ethics for the afterschool profession. The Code of Ethics was approved by the NAA Board of Directors on October 24, 2008.  You can download the Code of Ethics by clicking here


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SoDakSACA Recognition

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At the annual fall conference, SoDakSACA awards a person, organization or business the ‘SACCY’ award in recognition of their leadership and support in the field of school age care in South Dakota. Nominations (made by SoDakSACA members only) must be made by August 1 to be considered. The selection is made by the SoDakSACA Board Award Committee, and presentation is made at the Saturday luncheon during the SoDakSACA conference.

SoDakSACA also encourages programs to consider becoming nationally accredited, and continue their work in becoming a quality program. Each year at the annual conference, newly-accredited programs are recognized and presented certificates for their achievement. NAA no longer administers the national accreditation program, as the Council on Accreditation has assumed this work. SoDakSACA reminds programs the Div. of Child Care Services through the regional Early Childhood and School-age Enrichment programs currently provides on-site technical assistance to programs wishing to become accredited.


Saccy Award Winners

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