South Dakota Credential Guide
K-12 English as a New Language Endorsement Requirements in South Dakota
Issued by South Dakota Department of Education.
South Dakota lists K-12 English as a New Language as an added endorsement. Its state course map names seven strands and at least 18 completed credits.
Official sources reviewed . Requirements can change, so confirm your route with the issuing agency before enrolling.
South Dakota ENL Course Map
Use the State's ENL Course Spreadsheet With a Provider
South Dakota's K–12 English as a New Language endorsement is documented in a state spreadsheet rather than a simple universal course list. It calls for all seven coursework strands and at least 18 completed semester hours; approved combinations differ among the listed state universities.
- Open the current state spreadsheet and identify the approved combination offered by the university you are considering.
- Ask how that combination covers every strand and where its practicum or field-experience course will take place.
- Confirm the current Educator 411 application route and whether your existing South Dakota certificate supports the addition.
Do not infer an exam requirement from another state's ENL route. Ask the state or preparing university for the exact evidence needed for your provider's approved sequence.
South Dakota Department of Education, checked September 29, 2026: English learner program and endorsement links and K–12 ENL endorsement coursework spreadsheet.
South Dakota Requirements
Check Your Current Educator Certification
The endorsement is added to an educator certificate. Ask the Department which university or Educator 411 option fits your status.
Certification route
South Dakota publishes the endorsement as an addition to educator certification and directs applicants to approved university coursework or the current Educator 411 options. University cohort routes are designed for practicing South Dakota-certified teachers.
South Dakota Requirements
Use the ENL Course Map
Compare your transcript with every strand in the state spreadsheet, not only its credit total.
Minimum credits and strands
The current state spreadsheet requires all seven coursework strands and at least 18 completed credits. It identifies preapproved course combinations at five South Dakota universities.
South Dakota Requirements
Plan the Approved Field Experience
The university routes include practicum or field-experience coursework. Confirm the exact course with the approved provider.
Practicum by provider
The approved university routes include practicum or field-experience coursework. Exact course and credit requirements vary by approved provider.