Educational Consortium of South Dakota . The Consortium was founded in 1995 and links training partners throughout South Dakota for the development and delivery of technology-based education for customers in the commercial, educational and governmental sectors. The Consortium was founded in 1996 and specializes in the integration of curriculum and Indian cultures enabled by technology. It is a tri-state organization, serving Lakota and Dakota teachers and students in Nebraska, North and South Dakota. This non-profit organization began in 1996 and was incorporated in 1998.
Technology supports life-long learning and economic development for all engaged communities.
High Plains Distance Learning Consortium . This Consortium began in 1996 to implement an advanced interactive video network. Lower Brule Community College manages the Consortium. This organization is part of Dakota State University's technology clustering strategy. It is a for-profit corporation founded in 1997 and owned by faculty members of the University, providing technical consultation to organizations throughout South Dakota.