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RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) â Organizers of South Dakotaâs annual point-in-time count for the stateâs unsheltered homeless population have cancelled the effort this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Sara Hornick, Rapid City-area coordinator of homeless services for Volunteers of America, says the count was called off mainly because of a shortage of volunteers, lack of personal protective equipment and concerns about the spread of COVID-19. She says the vulnerable homeless population is quite large, but the Department of Housing and Urban Development decided against the count.
Hornick says the count of homeless people in shelters will still take place Tuesday. She and other regional coordinators are concerned about how the decision will impact the level of federal funding.
Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews
Jan 11, 2021 3:45 PM
Four South Dakota teachers and three school counselors– including one from the Lyman School District– earned national certifications in 2020, demonstrating advanced knowledge and skill in their professions.
The National Certified School Counselor certification recognizes counselors who demonstrate specialized knowledge and skills in school counseling. This certification shows that one has met national standards of practice, including additional education, experience, and a specialty exam. The following school counselors reported to the South Dakota Department of Education that they became National Certified School Counselors in 2020:
Danielle Schonebaum, Lyman School District
Lane Madsen, Rapid City Area Schools