Step confidently into the future of education at the 2025 TIE Conference—where innovation, leadership, and collaboration converge. As educators and administrators, the path forward in today’s dynamic landscape can feel complex. This conference serves as your guiding light, offering practical strategies and forward-thinking tools to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities in education.

Whether you’re pioneering new initiatives, refining your leadership, or seeking creative solutions to engage students, the TIE Conference is designed to empower you. Over two inspiring days in Rapid City, you’ll connect with thought leaders, explore cutting-edge resources, and collaborate with peers who share your commitment to transforming education.

Join us as we chart a clear course together, equipping you with the knowledge, confidence, and support to lead your school community forward—toward a future of success and opportunity for all.

Register individually or your entire staff at the links below. Member District discounts include 30% off per staff registration or 40% off whole-staff registrations and two free tickets to the TIE Conference. Use our membership look up to confirm if your school is a member. If the membership access code for the free tickets is needed, please contact us at tieconference@bhssc.org or use the contact button at the bottom of this page.

MAKE THE CASE FOR TIE25 

Let us help you make the case to your supervisor to attend TIE25, so you can access the tools, strategies, and inspiration to bring back to your school or district.

Here’s a sample email to gain support for attending the 2025 TIE Conference in Rapid City, SD.

This is a four-hour, interactive workshop on AI for Educators which focuses on how generative AI tools like ChatGPT can support lesson planning, curriculum development, instructional strategies, and make you more efficient as an educator. This workshop is part of a statewide research study in partnership with University of South Dakota on the impact of AI on rural K-12 teachers. Participation in the study is optional.
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Compass is partnering with the DOE to give away Farm to School culinary kits at this year's TIE Conference!  The purpose of a "Farm to School" program is to connect schools with local food producers, allowing them to serve fresh, locally grown food in school meals while also educating students about where their food comes from through hands-on learning activities like school gardens and farm visits, ultimately improving child nutrition and supporting local economies. These kits will include the non-food supplies needed to complete the Farm to School lessons included in the kits.  Find us at the TIE Conference to claim your kit!

Attendees can earn up to 3 graduate credits through the University of South Dakota (USD) or up to 45 Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH).

By attending both days of the 2025 TIE Conference, attendees can earn 1 graduate credit or 15 CECHs. Additional graduate credits or CECHs can be earned by participating in the Innovation Exchanges hosted by USD—up to 2 more graduate credits or 30 more CECHs.

Graduate Credit enrollment period: April 21, 2025 - May 2, 2025

All coursework must be completed by May 30, 2025.

For more information and to register for graduate credit, visit mypath.link/TIE25_GradCredit