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2024 Lakota Nations Education Conference Theme
"It is our responsibility as American Indian parents and educators to develop education settings (formal and informal) where the focus is not entirely on academics, but also on the emotional, psychological, and physical needs of our children. This year we offer information on those areas.”
Coming in 2024
We are excited to have Mo Brings Plenty, Rebecca Clarren, and Whitney Rencounter & Angel Lee, join us this year as our Keynote Speakers.
Don't miss out on these trainings being offered at this year's conference:
December 17th 2024School Funding
Pre-conference "A" held in the Washington Room This all day training will address the financial funding available to Schools. Experts in many different programs will be available to answer questions and provide valuable information on the most current programs and funding available to educational facilities. Lunch is provided by Stronghold Education.
Special Education Needs Training
Pre-conference "B" and in the Needles room
and throughout the conference agenda Mental and Behavioral Health Training
Pre-conference "C"- in the Badlands room with continuation of similar sessions carried throughout the conference.
Lunch is provided for the Preconference participants by Stronghold Education.
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December 18th 2024Security Training
All day - Washington Room
In 2024 LNEC will have the
I Love You Guys Foundation doing the Security Training. The “I Love U Guys” Foundation serves the lives of students, administrators, public safety experts, families, and first responders through the development and training of school and community safety and family reunification programs. More information under Speakers December 19th 2024
In the Washington Room at 1:00 PM on Thursday the 19th we will have Brett Garland presenting "Active Shooter" Training. Brett Garland is the director of the South Dakota School Safety Program, which is part of the state Office of Homeland Security. This training will prepare you to keep you and your students safe. Don't miss this informative session.
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December 21st 2024Sand Creek Art Market
All day - Rushmore Room
Now in it's second year, local crafters and artists will display and present their talents and creations for your entertainment and delight. Some items can be purchased and just in time for the Holidays.
Artists from all Genre will be showcasing their art and in some cases doing demonstrations of their talents. Musicians, Poetry Readings, Authors Readings, Plays, Jewelry, crafts items, blankets and quilts, gift items, wall hangings, paintings, artwork, music, drama, the list is long of the artists who have been invited to attend this event. If you are interested in doing a 1.5 hour presentation or having a booth at this event please contact: Terrie Jo Gibbons at 605-407-0667 or Christopher Bordeaux at 605-441-2738 or register for a booth on this website. Please plan to attend and finish your holiday shopping. |
December 20th, 2024-Friday
Positive Indian Parent Training
The Positive Indian Parenting curriculum goal is to help Indian Parents explore the values and attitudes expressed in traditional Indian child rearing practices and then apply those values to modern parenting skills. This includes oral tradition, storytelling, the spiritual nature of child rearing and the role of extended family. Another goal is to help parents develop positive and satisfying attitudes, values and skills that have roots in their cultural heritage. Promoting the growth and wellbeing of the Indian child through Positive Indian Parenting.
Training Provided by: Jennifer Martin and Keaton Widow
Connection with our Youth-GPTCHB
Training Provided by: Jennifer Martin and Keaton Widow
Connection with our Youth-GPTCHB
LAST YEAR'S 2023 LNEC AGENDA IS AVAILABLE FOR YOU AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.
THIS AGENDA MAY GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF WHAT THE CONFERENCE WILL BE LIKE IN 2024. HOWEVER, PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THE 2024 AGENDA WILL BE DIFFERENT AND CHANGE SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE CONFERENCE. PLEASE USE LAST YEAR'S AGENDA AS A GUIDE ONLY.
REGISTRATION TO THE CONFERENCE COVERS ALL ITEMS OFFERED AT THE CONFERENCE *EXCEPT* THE PRE-CONFERENCE. THE PRE-CONFERENCE IS A SEPARATE REGISTRATION OF $150.00 AND INCLUDES LUNCH AND SNACKS.
Lakota Nations Education Pre-Conference
December 17th, 2024
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Washington Room @ Ramkota Inn
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Washington Room @ Ramkota Inn
Pre-Conference A
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Pre-Conference B
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Pre-Conference C
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The pre-conference meetings are in addition to, and take place prior to the regular conference.
The separate registration for these meetings can be completed at the registration area on this website by clicking on the orange button below.
The noon meal is catered for the Pre-Conference meetings and is furnished by Stronghold Education Development.
The separate registration for these meetings can be completed at the registration area on this website by clicking on the orange button below.
The noon meal is catered for the Pre-Conference meetings and is furnished by Stronghold Education Development.
Below you will find the 2024 agenda in a glance. This agenda is meant to be a guide only.
It will change many times before the conference. It will be reposted daily as it changes.
All the presentations on this agenda will remain, but more will be added.
It will change many times before the conference. It will be reposted daily as it changes.
All the presentations on this agenda will remain, but more will be added.
Returning this year to the conference we have something for everyone:
Sessions to cover the educational, whole child, and special education needs of students
(In the Pre-Conference B and throughout the main conference this year we are focusing on the special education needs of students)
Several special trainings including:
Parent Training
Secretarial/Office Skills training
School Board training
Mental Health Needs training
Security/Active Shooter Safety training
2024 Great Plains Tribal Education MeetingsTHE 2024 GREAT PLAINS TRIBAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT/AGENCY
DIRECTORS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE SHERIDAN ROOM THROUGHOUT THE CONFERENCE |
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To register for the Lakota Nations Education pre-conference, regular conference, as well as all added trainings, please use the button below!
LAKOTA NATIONS CONFERENCE 2024 FORMS AND MATERIALS
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC FLYERS
If you're interested in the Lakota Nation Invitational Basketball Tournament which coincides with our conference, click here.
2023 Lakota Nations Education Conference Materials
The following agendas and booklets are from the 2023 LNEC and are being left here as an example of what a typical conference looks like for us. None of these materials should be considered definitive for the 2024 conference as details are still being finalized.