School-Age Care Information
South Dakota School-Age Care (SAC) Credential Program
Empowering School-Age Professionals across South Dakota to advance their careers. This opportunity serves School-Age Educators supporting youth in summer programs and before and after school programs. This opportunity is available in two options, which include the South Dakota School-Age Care (SAC) Certificate or full Credential.
The SD SAC Certificate is a state-recognized professional development award for 38 hours of youth-specific training, which includes on-demand accessible training. This certificate is a pathway to the SD SAC Credential and supports your ongoing professional development as an educator serving youth.
The SD SAC Credential is 120 hours of formal training, a state-administered credential that includes a professional portfolio, interview and observation.
This SD SAC Credential involves online on-demand training in addition to assistance and consultation through the SD Early Childhood Enrichment System to support your success. This opportunity allows working educators to gain impactful training while continuing to serve South Dakota’s youth. This opportunity includes the following criteria:
- 120 clock hours of formal online, on-demand training aligned with
- 480 hours of experience working with school-age children
- A professional portfolio and documentation of
- An observation by a regional SAC Credential Advisor
- An oral interview conducted by a SAC Regional Representative
Participants who pursue the SD SAC Credential learn to demonstrate their ability to nurture school-age children’s physical development, social wellness and emotional wellness, and intellectual and cognitive growth. Educators who complete the SD SAC Credential can be placed at a Level 6 on the .
To begin your journey toward the SD SAC Certificate or Credential, contact the school-age specialist at the Child and Family Resource Network.
