Are you a South Dakota classroom teacher ready to level up your skills in cybersecurity, computer science, or artificial intelligence? This is your chance!
🚀 What’s in it for you?
✔️ One-time sponsorship funding to support your professional development
✔️ Opportunity to earn a Graduate Certificate in Computer Science & Cyber Education from Dakota State University
✔️ Network with like-minded educators across the state
✔️ Gain the knowledge and confidence to teach cyber courses in your district or with DSU
📅 Program runs August 2025 – Summer 2026
📝 Application deadline: June 27, 2025
📣 Decisions announced: July 25, 2025
🗣️ A Message from Benjamin Benson, President of CSTA-SD:
“If you’ve ever thought about stepping into the world of computer science or cybersecurity education, this is the opportunity to make that leap. The Cyber Academy Teacher Development Program is an incredible pathway for South Dakota educators to grow professionally and bring valuable knowledge back to their classrooms. I strongly encourage any teacher with even a spark of curiosity to apply—you don’t need to be an expert to get started, just someone who’s ready to learn and lead.”
Your students need cyber-smart educators. Why not you?
Take the leap—your future (and theirs) starts now!