The Right Turn, Inc.

08/24/2026

It’s already almost September!

We have some exciting classes coming up this month, and we would love for you to join us!

🍂Understanding Me Parenting Class
🍂MINI FLIP IT
🍂This is Your Brain on Music

These classes are great opportunities to learn, grow, ask questions, and gain helpful tools and strategies. Stay tuned for more information about dates and registration!

We hope to see you there!

08/18/2026

Child care providers, educators, and early childhood professionals! Join us for an exciting Evening with the Experts!
This is a great opportunity to come together, learn from experienced professionals, ask questions, share ideas, and gain valuable knowledge and resources to support the children and families you serve.

✨ Connect with other child care providers
✨ Learn from local experts
✨ Ask questions and gain new ideas
✨ Discover helpful tools and resources
✨ Grow your skills and confidence

08/11/2026

YAY!!

🎉Congratulations to LaTrisha Pullman!🎉

South Dakota Pathways to Professional Development Career Ladder celebrates LaTrisha Pullman, an early childhood/school-age care educator in Region 2 of the South Dakota Early Childhood Enrichment system, for renewing their Pathways membership. Each Level of Pathways represents an important milestone in an educator’s professional journey.

LaTrisha Pullman, we celebrate your accomplishments and dedication!

08/11/2026

🌟 **August Training Opportunities at Right Turn!** 🌟

We’re excited to offer some great professional development opportunities throughout the month of August! 🎉

📚 **Loose Parts Training**
Explore how open-ended materials can encourage creativity, problem-solving, exploration, and learning in children.

💛 **Conscious Discipline Training**
Learn practical strategies to support children’s emotional development, build connection, manage challenging behaviors, and create a positive learning environment.

⚡ **Training Blitz**
A focused opportunity to learn, grow, and add new strategies to your toolbox!

Whether you’re looking for new ideas, practical strategies, or a chance to refresh your skills, Right Turn is here to support you!

📅 **Trainings are being offered throughout August.**
If you’re interested in attending or would like more information, reach out to us!

Let’s learn, grow, and support the children and educators in our communities together! 💙

08/03/2026

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our phones and wifi. If you need to get ahold of us please email [email protected] .

07/08/2026

⏰ CDA Registration is Closing Soon! ⏰

Have you been thinking about earning your Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential? Don't wait—registration closes July 31!

The South Dakota Early Childhood Enrichment System is excited to offer a CDA cohort designed to support early childhood professionals from start to finish.

Participants receive:
🌟 120 hours of live, interactive coursework
📚 A student textbook and professional resources
📝 Support with your professional portfolio
👨‍👩‍👧 Guidance on competency statements and family questionnaires
✅ Assistance with the CDA application process

💲 Scholarships are available! Individuals who are currently employed by a licensed or registered child care program may qualify for a scholarship to help cover the cost of the CDA program.

Whether you're just beginning your early childhood career or looking to advance your professional growth, earning your CDA is a valuable investment in yourself and the children you serve.

📅 Registration closes July 31!

👉 Register today:
https://forms.office.com/r/8fWcHW555S

06/23/2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parenting Class – Register Today! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Parenting doesn't come with a handbook, but it helps to have tools, strategies, and support along the way!

Join us for our upcoming Parenting Class on Saturday, July 18th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM via Zoom. The class will include a one-hour lunch break and will cover practical information to help parents and caregivers build positive relationships, support healthy child development, and navigate everyday parenting challenges.

💻 Location: Online via Zoom
📅 Date: Saturday, July 18
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Registration is required:

📝 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/8hCSSXyQ5A

Please feel free to share this opportunity with parents, caregivers, and families who may be interested!

06/10/2026

🎉Welcome to Our Board of Directors, Holly Wade!🎉

Please join us in welcoming Holly Wade as the newest member of The Right Turn's Board of Directors!

Holly shared the following about her connection to The Right Turn and why she chose to become involved

"Holly Wade first became familiar with The Right Turn while serving as Director of Capital Area United Way. During that time, she was impressed by the wide range of services The Right Turn provides and the meaningful impact those programs have on individuals and families throughout the community. When an opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors became available, Holly saw it as a chance to become more involved and give back to the community she now calls home.

Holly moved to Fort Pierre in 2022 and currently works for the State of South Dakota on the BISON Project. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, cheering on the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and exploring her creative side through crafting."

We are excited to have Holly join our board and are grateful for the experience, passion, and community-minded perspective she brings to our organization. Thank you, Holly, for choosing to be part of The Right Turn's mission of providing lifelong learning opportunities, inspiring self-sufficiency, and supporting personal growth throughout central South Dakota.

Welcome to The Right Turn family, Holly!

06/02/2026

📣 Calling All Family Child Care Providers! 📣

Looking for practical ways to strengthen your business, improve financial planning, and attract new families? Join us this fall for the FREE statewide online series: Strengthening Business Practices for Family Child Care Programs!

This interactive 4-part Zoom series is designed specifically for family child care providers and will help you build confidence in managing and promoting your program.

🗓 Tuesdays | October 27 – November 17, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM CST / 7:00–9:00 PM MST
💻 Online via Zoom
💲 FREE

Topics include:
✅ Budget Planning & Decision-Making
✅ Financial Planning & Reports
✅ Strengthening Marketing Plans
✅ Effective Communication & Marketing to Improve Promotion of Services

Whether you're new to family child care or have been in the field for years, this series offers practical tools and strategies you can start using right away to strengthen your program and support long-term success.

📌 Registration is available through your local South Dakota Early Childhood Enrichment office.

Learn more: sdece.org

Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with family child care providers across South Dakota! 💙💛

06/02/2026

🌟 WE'RE HIRING! JOIN OUR TEAM! 🌟

The Right Turn is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of children, families, and adult learners throughout central South Dakota.

If you're looking for meaningful work where you can help others succeed, grow, and reach their goals, we'd love to hear from you!

📌 Current Openings:
• Nonprofit Assistant (Full-Time)
• Early Childhood Specialist (Full-Time)
• Barton Reading Tutor (Part-Time)

At The Right Turn, our team works every day to support:
📚 Adult Education & GED Preparation
🌎 English Language Learning (ELL)
👶 Early Childhood Enrichment
📖 Reading Intervention & Dyslexia Support
💼 Workforce Skills Training
❤️ Community Education & Outreach

Whether you're passionate about education, helping others, community service, literacy, or supporting children and families, there may be a place for you on our team.

✔️ Competitive pay
✔️ Benefits available for eligible positions
✔️ Supportive team environment
✔️ Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our communities

🔗 View full job descriptions and application details here:
https://therightturn.net/the-right-turn-team

📧 Questions? Contact Brandy
[email protected]
📞 605-773-4755

P.S. Even if you're not currently looking for a position, a simple share could help us find the perfect person(s) to join our team! ❤️