Dress Code
Educators Rising South Dakota
What Should I Wear?
Dress for the Moment. Be Yourself. Represent Your School Well.
You don't need an expensive wardrobe or a specific set of colors to participate in Educators Rising South Dakota. We simply ask members to dress for the event, represent their school well, and show up ready to make connections.
Keep It Simple.
Different EdRising experiences call for different levels of dress. A Learning Expo is different from stepping in front of judges at State Conference. Here's an easy guide to help you know what to wear.
Your Quick Guide
1
Learning Expos
Business Casual + School Spirit
2
State Conference
Business Casual + School Spirit
3
Competitions + Awards
Business Professional
01
Learning Expos
Business Casual + School Spirit
Learning Expos are opportunities to visit college campuses, meet future educators from across South Dakota, connect with university faculty, and explore careers in education.
These are semi-professional events, so we ask students to arrive looking neat, comfortable, and ready to represent their school.
Great choices include:
Nice Jeans
Khakis
Dress Pants
Polos
Dress Shirts
School Shirts
School Sweatshirts
Quarter-Zips
Show your school pride!
02
State Conference Attendees
Business Casual + School Spirit
State Conference is filled with workshops, speakers, university partners, networking, competitions, and opportunities to connect with future educators from across South Dakota.
If you are attending the conference and are not competing, business casual or school spirit wear is a great choice.
Great choices include:
Nice Jeans
Khakis
Dress Pants
Polos
Dress Shirts
School Shirts
School Sweatshirts
Quarter-Zips
Remember:
03
State Conference Competitions
Business Professional
Competition is your opportunity to showcase your skills, creativity, knowledge, and excitement for the field of education. We want your appearance to match the incredible work you've put into your event.
Competitors should arrive in business-professional attire.
Professional choices may include:
Polos
Professional Shirts
Dress Pants
Khakis
Blouses
Sweaters
Dresses
Other Professional Attire
Does your competition have a theme?
Awards Ceremony
Could Your Name Be Called?
Be Ready for the Stage
If you're competing, there is always a chance we'll be calling your name during the awards ceremony.
Competitors who may receive recognition and come across the stage should be in business-professional attire. If you competed earlier in the day, we recommend staying in your competition attire through the awards ceremony.
You worked hard for that moment. Dress ready for the stage and the photo!
Not Sure What to Wear?
We don't want clothing to be complicated or keep anyone from participating. When you're deciding what to wear, try the Future Educator Test.
Ask Yourself
Would I feel comfortable wearing this while meeting a future professor, principal, employer, or colleague?
If the answer is YES, you're probably headed in the right direction.
Be Yourself
Professional doesn't mean everyone has to look the same.
Represent Your School
You're representing your chapter and school everywhere you go.
Think Future Educator
Choose clothing that helps you feel confident, prepared, and ready to connect.
Still unsure?
What Should I Wear?
Dress for the Moment. Be Yourself. Represent Your School Well.
You don't need an expensive wardrobe or a specific set of colors to participate in Educators Rising South Dakota. We simply ask members to dress for the event, represent their school well, and show up ready to make connections.
Keep It Simple.
Different EdRising experiences call for different levels of dress. A Learning Expo is different from stepping in front of judges at State Conference. Here's an easy guide to help you know what to wear.
Your Quick Guide
Learning Expos
Business Casual + School Spirit
State Conference
Business Casual + School Spirit
Competitions + Awards
Business Professional
Learning Expos
Business Casual + School SpiritLearning Expos are opportunities to visit college campuses, meet future educators from across South Dakota, connect with university faculty, and explore careers in education.
These are semi-professional events, so we ask students to arrive looking neat, comfortable, and ready to represent their school.
State Conference Attendees
Business Casual + School SpiritState Conference is filled with workshops, speakers, university partners, networking, competitions, and opportunities to connect with future educators from across South Dakota.
If you are attending the conference and are not competing, business casual or school spirit wear is a great choice.
State Conference Competitions
Business ProfessionalCompetition is your opportunity to showcase your skills, creativity, knowledge, and excitement for the field of education. We want your appearance to match the incredible work you've put into your event.
Competitors should arrive in business-professional attire.
If your event includes a theme, lesson, character, presentation, or another element where clothing is intentionally connected to your competition, theme-appropriate attire is allowed.
Could Your Name Be Called?
Be Ready for the Stage
If you're competing, there is always a chance we'll be calling your name during the awards ceremony.
Competitors who may receive recognition and come across the stage should be in business-professional attire. If you competed earlier in the day, we recommend staying in your competition attire through the awards ceremony.
Not Sure What to Wear?
We don't want clothing to be complicated or keep anyone from participating. When you're deciding what to wear, try the Future Educator Test.
Would I feel comfortable wearing this while meeting a future professor, principal, employer, or colleague?
If the answer is YES, you're probably headed in the right direction.Be Yourself
Professional doesn't mean everyone has to look the same.
Represent Your School
You're representing your chapter and school everywhere you go.
Think Future Educator
Choose clothing that helps you feel confident, prepared, and ready to connect.
Talk with your Teacher Leader. When in doubt, choose the more professional option.