The Department of Federal Programs coordinates and manages resources which supplement quality instructional practices that positively impact student achievement. Our team works to maximize opportunities that increase student achievement through engagement.

The Department of Federal Programs at Rapid City Area Schools is committed to creating safe and welcoming environments where all students, families, and staff feel appreciated and celebrated for who they are.  We recognize the demographics within our community and schools have changed throughout the years.  

Learn more about our programs and staff today:

Well-Rounded Schools- Title IV Part A funds that are used for student support, academic enrichment, well-rounded educational opportunities, safe and healthy schools, and STEAM integration into each classroom. View the Training Menu

Federal Programs – District Behavior Team, Title VI-Indian Education, McKinney Vento Homeless/Migrant Students, Title I Schools, School Improvement, Truancy Management, Alternate Education programs at JSC, Wellfully, Arise & Children’s Home, GED program, Rapid City Area Non-Public School Federal Program partnership, English as a Second Language, Professional Development support, and much more!

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South Dakota Report Card

The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) is the current assessment used for all students in RCAS in grades 3-8 for ELA and Math. South Dakota Science Assessment is delivered to grades 5, 8, and 11, and the ACT measures our current 11th grade for growth. These assessments comprise the South Dakota State Report Card handed down to each district with the individual district scores measuring academic growth, attendance, completer rate (graduation). The Report Card represents the scores of students who were continuously enrolled in a single district from Oct. 1 to the last day of the testing window.  The Assessment Report represents the scores of all students in a district or school – not just those who completed the full academic year.

Click on the South Dakota Report Card above to search for Rapid City Area Schools or your child's school for more information.

Jennifer Strong
Director of Federal Programs
Rapid City Education Center
605-394-4071
Email Jennifer Strong

Ira Taken Alive
Title VI Manager
605-394-4071
Email Ira Taken Alive