Welcome to SDEA BRIDGE!

This course initiates the purpose and direction of student-teacher relations to fully conceptualize teaching and learning in this context. A fundamental understanding of building relationships, communication practices, student-teacher needs, strategies and planning for collaborative efforts, and recognition of professional teaching attributes will form the core of this course. This course will run from August 24 - December 4, 2026. Those whose student teachers have split placements (fine arts, SPED, etc.) may also register for this course; there is a condensed course schedule recommended for split placements. *This is a dual-enrollment course. You must also be enrolled through USD:  EDFN 592 UE1 80796 The Cooperating Teacher Experience https://aceware.usd.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?course=26FA-80796   You are not eligible to take this course if you have taken it in the past.  The last day to add or drop this class (census date) will be September 3, 2026. **Please note that while there are 33 modules, many modules can be completed in ten minutes or less. The total estimated time commitment for this course is 15 hours.  Read more

IMPORTANT Watch the video and complete the survey. Why? Once this is done, the system searches our membership database to find you. We can then provide accurate pricing and learning materials identified just for you. This search process can take up to one minute. Once complete, you will see the appropriate pricing in the Store Your information in your profile is updated (only visible in the dashboard once the course is complete. From the dashboard, select your initials in the circle in the upper right of the screen, then select View Profile).  Should you have questions regarding your membership, please reach out to Lisa.Weier@sdea.org. Read more

This short module will walk one through what micro-credentials are, how they work, and leveraging them for personal and professional growth. Read more