Oceti Sakowin means "Seven Council Fires" and refers collectively to the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota people. Seven standards, make up the Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings and Standards (OSEUS), developed to convey the rich history of the Oceti Sakowin in South Dakota, crucial ideas of culture and traditions, and descriptions of contemporary ways of life. The OSEUS were developed for statewide use for all students. Oceti Sakowin students, most of whom attend district schools, are likely to view schools that teach the OSEUS as welcoming--they will see their culture, heritage, and links to history reflected and being valued. Non-Native American students and educators will be given the opportunity to develop a richer understanding of the history and contemporary context of their state, in addition to gaining knowledge of the wide variety of historical sources that can be used to interpret the state's past. Despite efforts, many teachers were left on their own to figure out how to incorporate these important lessons across their curriculum, lacking a clear understanding of how to enhance teaching and learning in their classrooms with the OSEUS. This report explains the OSEUS and introduces teachers to resources they need to understand the standards.