BHSU College of Education

10/14/2026

✨ Future teachers in action! ✨

Students in Dr. Faye LaDuke-Pelster’s ELED 450 course had the opportunity to work with Mrs. Keller’s 1st-grade class at West Elementary in Spearfish. The BHSU preservice teachers designed and taught engaging phonics lessons using the Core Sourcebook, putting their learning into practice with young readers.

Experiences like these are possible because of the strong partnership between BHSU and local schools. Thank you for helping us prepare exceptional educators for tomorrow’s classrooms!

10/13/2026

Looking for effective Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention strategies? Join SD CEC for an engaging virtual learning opportunity with Curtis Slater on October 23!

✅ Practical classroom strategies
✅ MTSS systems support
✅ CE Credit Available
✅ Free for students

Register: https://beyondtierone.eventbrite.com

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

Working together to make a difference!

Spearfish School District K–5 teachers are partnering with the BHSU College of Education and South Dakota Department of Education for a book study of 'The Writing Revolution'. This collaboration is designed to broaden the understanding of the Science of Reading and Writing while strengthening instructional practices that support student success.

10/06/2026

📣 Meet the BHSU College of Education Team!

Behind every future teacher is a team of dedicated faculty and staff committed to supporting, mentoring, and inspiring the next generation of educators. We are proud of the people who make the BHSU College of Education such a special place to learn and grow.

10/01/2026

🍎 Throwback Thursday: A Look Back at Dakota Normal School 🍎

Step back in time with this remarkable photograph of the Dakota Normal School Main Building in Spearfish. Taken in 1902, this image captures the students, faculty, and community members who helped shape the legacy of teacher education in South Dakota.

Have you ever wondered why early teacher colleges were called Normal Schools? The term comes from the French phrase école normale, meaning a school established to teach the "norms" or standards of the teaching profession. These institutions were created specifically to prepare and train future teachers.

Founded in 1887, Dakota Normal School, now known as the BHSU College of Education, has been preparing educators for nearly 140 years. This historic image serves as a reminder of the strong tradition of teacher preparation that continues today.