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Leah Bittner

“The SMSU RN to BSN Program does not have you take a set amount of credits each semester. This flexible scheduling was perfect for me as it allowed me to vary the amount of credits I took each semester. I would have struggled without that flexibility as I am a non-traditional student who is also a wife, mother of four, and worked full time while completing my degree. This program is designed to fit into your life, whether you want to be a full-time or part-time student.”

Leah Bittner, '22 Alum
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Learning Community Conference

The Learning Community serves as a wonderful opportunity for educators to share their professional development, research, and continuous improvement effort for students, schools, and districts.

2026 Conference Schedule

7:30 - 8:15am Registration/Breakfast Charter Hall Bridge

8:15 - 8:40am Welcome CH 201

8:45 - 9:25am Session #1 (6 Concurrent Sessions)

9:30 - 10:10am Session #2 (6 Concurrent Sessions)

10:10 -10:25am BREAK

10:30 - 11:10am Session #3 (6 Concurrent Sessions)

11:15 - 11:55am Session #4 (6 Concurrent Sessions)

12:00 - 12:55pm Lunch Charter Hall Bridge

1:00 - 1:40pm Session #5 (6 Concurrent Sessions)

1:45 - 2:25pm Session #6 (5 Concurrent Sessions)

2:30 - 3:10  Session #7 (5 Concurrent Sessions)

Learning Community Locations

Brainerd Learning Community: Dr. Dennis Lamb Lamb and Melanie Stier

Fergus Falls Learning Community: Dr. Jay Meiners and Kim Nelson

Sioux Falls Learning Community: Dr. John Engstrom and Laura Roelike

Central Learning Community: Dr. Tanya Yerigan and Jackie Reinke

Educational Administration & Leadership Learning Community: Dr. Jay Meiners, Heather Anderson, Sam Woitalewicz, and Jeannie Mayer.

Conference Information

  • Continuing Education Unit Certificates are available for any educators attending the conference. The CEU Certificates are available at the end of the conference for signature. Please contact John, Tanya, or Denny to get them signed.

  • If you would like to receive handouts from a particular session and were unable to do so, please email the presenter(s)

  • The Barnes and Noble Bookstore is open from 10:00am-4:00pm on Saturday.

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