Strider visited our Pleasant Valley campus in October, and we had an amazing time! Two Strider bikes were donated for use by the people we support both here and at our Main Office K-12 school. People loved the opportunity to practice and try the bikes while they visited. This was a wonderful donation that will […] The post Strider Donates Bikes to DD Program appeared first on Black Hills Special Services Cooperative.| Black Hills Special Services Cooperative
Compass Learning Specialist, Dr. Ryan Young, began his two-year fellowship at Harvard University for Cohort 16 of The Strategic Data Project in October. We’re looking forward to seeing what this brings for BHSSC as Ryan learns from the experience of Harvard’s specialists in the data field and consultants from across the country. (L-R: BHSSC Deputy […] The post Harvard Fellowship Begins appeared first on Black Hills Special Services Cooperative.| Black Hills Special Services Cooperative
Looking for a fun way to keep your kids active over winter break? Our Snowcation STEAM & Robotics Camp is designed for grades K-8 to dive into hands-on robotics, engineering, and creative projects. Limited spots available! Register now to reserve a spot: compass.bhssc.org/snowcation The post Register Now for Snowcation STEAM and Robotics Camp appeared first on Black Hills Special Services Cooperative.| Black Hills Special Services Cooperative
Link to KELOLAND Story – Project SEARCH is helping people with disabilities transition post-high school and into the workforce. In Rapid City, the organization operates out of Monument Health. The post KELOLAND Story: Project SEARCH is helping those with disabilities find a career. appeared first on Black Hills Special Services Cooperative.| Black Hills Special Services Cooperative
Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) is proud to announce its selection as a 2024 Engage Every Student (EES) Recognition Program Champion by the U.S. Department of Education. In partnership with Rapid City Area Schools, BHSSC is among only 13 recipients nationwide to receive this national recognition! The EES Recognition Program honors organizations for their outstanding […] The post Recognized by U.S. Department of Education as a Program Champion appeared first on Black Hills ...| Black Hills Special Services Cooperative
Rapid City, SD—Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) Learning Specialists Rebecca Myers and Nicole Uhre-Balk are among a group of South Dakota educators who recently published an article in a national computer science journal. Myers and Uhre-Balk are K-12 Learning Specialists for Compass Partners in Learning, a division of BHSSC. They collaborated with university researchers […] The post SD Educators Gain National Recognition in Computer Science Education appeared first on Blac...| Black Hills Special Services Cooperative
TIE, our Technology & Innovation in Education Division, has a new name and logo! TIE is now Compass Partners in Learning. The name has changed, but the dedication to professional development remains as strong as ever! Our mission is to help educational communities meet learners where they are and guide them to where they want to […] The post New Name, Same Passion for Learning appeared first on Black Hills Special Services Cooperative.| Black Hills Special Services Cooperative
Our Education and Workforce Development Division CLC Professional Assessment Center received generous donations from Collins Siding and Scull Construction. Scull Construction donated $500 to the center to help with assessment costs. Scull Construction employees utilize the assessment center throughout the year to get their construction licenses. Thank you! The post Donations Help Assessment Center appeared first on Black Hills Special Services Cooperative.| Black Hills Special Services Cooperative
Our DD Program had its first food truck visit of the season! Mimi’s Prairie Lunchbox came to our Pleasant Valley Campus. We had Sturgis EMTs and other community members come for their lunch as well! The post Food Truck Lunch Fun appeared first on Black Hills Special Services Cooperative.| Black Hills Special Services Cooperative
Catch the College Wave is a one-day conference designed specifically for high school students who have a disability and are considering post-secondary education, either college or technical institutes. Students hear from current college students who are receiving accommodations at the disability services office at their college.The SD Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services, […]| Black Hills Special Services Cooperative
Black Hills Special Services Cooperative’s mission is to build stronger communities by helping individuals and organizations reach their full potential. Black Hills Special Services Cooperative’s mission is to build stronger communities by helping individuals and organizations reach their full potential. Black Hills Special Services Cooperative’s mission is to build stronger communities by helping individuals and […]| Black Hills Special Services Cooperative
Education & Workforce Development IN THE NEWS We are thrilled to share that our article “Adult Education Is Thriving Through Crisis: Measuring Success and Resiliency in Adult Education for Marginalized Populations” has been published in the spring edition of the COABE Journal! John T. Vucurevich Foundation staff with their SDALL Partner of the Year Award. […]| Black Hills Special Services Cooperative