Conference Information
Can I still register?
Hotel Information
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You can book your hotel rooms by using the link in the orange button.
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Guests may call the hotel directly at (605) 331-2040 + press 2 or the Sales Department at (605) 601-5666 and mention SDCTE.
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Reservations can also be made by sending us a message at Sales@HolidayInnSiouxFallsAirport.com.
When does the block of rooms close?
May 8, 2026
How do I book my hotel room?
Registration Fees
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April 16 to April 30, 2026 - $225
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After May 1, 2026 - $275
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Our ticket DOES NOT have an invoice option at this time. If you would like to get Early Bird pricing but would like the "Invoice to pay at conference" option, use "Manual Payment." You will get an invoice to send a check to our Conference Coordinator.
Yes!
Where can I access the schedule?
Use the link below to find
- Keynote Speaker Information
- Hotel Information (Under Location Information)
- Conference Schedule (In Progress)
A Place for Educators
The South Dakota Council of Teachers of English is a dedicated community that provides valuable resources and support for English, speech, and literature teachers at all levels. Our mission is to empower educators with the tools and knowledge they need to inspire and educate students. Join us in our journey to enhance the teaching and learning of English language arts.
What's in store at conference?
🏕️ Registration includes:
🌲 2 keynote speakers
🌲 2 days of breakout sessions, including presenters from Jewish Community Relations Council: Minnesota and the Dakotas, South Dakota State Library, South Dakota
Education Association, and more!
🌲Lunch and banquet meals
🌲Door prizes
🌲Vendor tables and exhibits
🌲Networking and collaboration with teachers across the state
☀️Buy and sell classroom library books at our used book consignment sale
☀️Explore Sioux Falls
☀️Enjoy USD’s beautiful, state-of-the-art Sioux Falls campus
☀️Attend the SDCTE Annual Business Meeting to learn more about us and get involved!
SDCTE is happy to announce our partnership with Educators Rising! Ed Rising South Dakota has rolled out a new APP, and SDCTE will have a community space inside the app.
Follow the directions on the info graphic to download the app and join the community!
Don't forget to watch Travis's welcome video BEFORE clicking on "Discover." He talks you through few things about the app!
Please share this with all of you ELA friends, even if they aren't current members!
Email sdcte.echo@gmail.com with questions.
Spring 2026 ECHO
Our Mission
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To increase the effectiveness of English teaching throughout the state;
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To foster helpful, friendly relationships among its members;
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To establish national contests through the affiliation with the National Council of Teachers of English;
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To stimulate professional development;
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To act as a clearing house in circulating information of value and in keeping teachers posted as to the latest educational movements and findings;
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To bring inspirational leaders before the group;
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To cooperate with other relevant organizations which contribute to improvement in the teaching of English/Language Arts.
SDCTE aims to increase the effectiveness of English teaching in South Dakota by circulating information of value about the latest educational movements and findings. We do this by bringing inspirational, top-notch leaders to share their knowledge on a wide range of educational topics and standards. Most importantly, we strive to foster helpful, friendly relationships among our members and to lift each other up in our classrooms. Our organization pulls together educators with varying levels of expertise to share their knowledge and help all of us grow. Quoting Marcus Aruelus, “What we do now echoes through eternity.” Who will hear your echo and send a message back?