The Owóksape learning platform has been making big improvements to better serve Lakota language teachers. The Owóksape Teacher Portal gives educators a virtual classroom environment. Teachers can create custom curricula by choosing from Owóksape’s lesson plans. The interface allows teachers to track and manage students’ progress. Teachers can schedule assignments, add quizzes, and export student reports. The teacher portal will be beta-tested at the upcoming Lakota Summer Institute North. Training will be offered for teachers on August 15 and the Teacher Portal is set to be fully released in September. Create your profile today at owoksape.com. 

Meadowlark and the Rattlesnake is the newest Lakota children’s book. It tells the story of a meadowlark watching over her children. When a rattlesnake appears, she will have to use her cunning to help her and her children escape danger. Follow Lakota Language Consortium to stay up to date on when you can order your copy of Meadowlark and the Rattlesnake.

The Lakota Summer Institute North will be moving online for the first time. University of North Dakota and Lakota Language Consortium have partnered to bring this event to a virtual audience. LSIN will be held online from July 6-17, 2020. Beginner and pre-intermediate classes will be available to attendees. Professional Development credits are also being offered by UND.

Join Dakhóta Iápi Okhódakičhiye and Lakota Language Consortium at the very first Dakota Summer Institute. This institute will take place online and focus specifically on Santee Dakota. The event will feature beginner and pre-intermediate courses for Dakota learners. For teachers, this institute will have courses that give educators valuable skills to enhance their own Dakota language classes. Registration ends July 3, so sign up today! 

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