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South Dakota Teacher Certification Exam

Pass your Praxis exams with the confidence you deserve. 
Teacher Requirements
Leadership Requirements

Understanding South Dakota Teacher Testing Requirements 

To earn your teacher certification in South Dakota, you must demonstrate content mastery through the Praxis series. 

  • Content Knowledge: The Praxis Subject Assessments specific to your endorsement area.
  • Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT): Required for most initial licenses to ensure pedagogical readiness.  

Understanding South Dakota Leadership Testing Requirements

School leaders in South Dakota seeking an Administrative Certificate must pass: 
  • Praxis School Leaders Licensure Assessment for Principals (6990) or the Praxis School Superintendent Assessment (Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents)
*Note that we don't offer the Superintendents leadership exam through TLL.

Browse Our Praxis Preparation Courses for South Dakota

We offer preparation for many, but not all, certification exams in South Dakota. Please understand your requirements and confirm that your specific exam is listed below before purchasing. If a test is not listed below, it is not currently offered by TLL.

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Teacher
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monthly subscription

$50/month

Enjoy full access to our course library on a monthly basis

  • Get access to the entire Praxis test series, paying month-to-month
  • Pause or cancel anytime

annual subscription

$600 350/year

Enjoy full access to our course library on an annual basis

  • Get access to the entire Praxis test series, paying a one time annual fee
  • Access for an entire year

leadership exam

$200/one time

  • Get access to the Praxis School Leaders (6990) test prep, paying a one time fee
  • Access for 12 months

Your Path to Success with TLL 

At The Learning Liaisons, we offer premium preparation for the exams required in South Dakota. Our Praxis-aligned bootcamps are designed to help you pass on your first attempt. 

The TLL Advantage

Our instructors specialize in the content and strategies needed for Praxis success.

What’s Included

Strategy sessions and interactive practice designed to build your knowledge and confidence.

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