Education Oversight Committee Documents

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The Education Oversight Committee publishes a variety of documents and reports on assessment and improvement programs related to the state educational system.

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Rural Recruitment Initiative Funds Evaluation
(South Carolina State Library, 2024-12) Knight, Rainey; D'Andrea, Lee; South Carolina Education Oversight Committee
The Rural Recruitment in Education Initiative serves as a strategic response to these challenges, making substantial investments in targeted strategies that support community growth and help ensure equitable educational opportunities for students in rural districts. This document is an evaluation of the program.
Parental Satisfaction Survey of the Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) 2024-25 School Year
(South Carolina State Library, 2024-12) South Carolina Education Oversight Committee
In June 2023, Act 8 of 2023 — or the South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) — became effective. The law provides guidelines for implementation and evaluation of the ESTF program beginning in the 2024-25 school year. This document is an overview.
Focus Group Research on Chronic Absenteeism
(South Carolina State Library, 2024-12) South Carolina Education Oversight Committee
This report presents the findings of a focus group study conducted on behalf of the SC Education Oversight Committee. The primary objectives of the study were to better understand the underlying issues that contribute to chronic absenteeism and how South Carolina’s public high schools can develop strategies to reduce chronic absenteeism.
South Carolina School Climate Surveys: 2023 Factor Analysis Study : Prepared for the Education Oversight Committee (EOC)
(South Carolina State Library, 2024-04) Leighton, Elizabeth; Go, Jungsun; Ene, Mihaela; Zhang, Tiejun; Dennis, Andrew; DiStefano, Christine; South Carolina Education Oversight Committee; REM Center; University of South Carolina
The assessment of school climate in South Carolina started in 1985 as a response to a requirement put forth by the South Carolina State Board of Education. These recommendations were made in part to address the development of district and school improvement plans of based upon educational reform legislation (Education Improvement Act of 1984) which was prompted by criticism arising from the 1983 report, “A Nation at Risk”. As part of the reform measures, the South Carolina State Board of Education mandated that each school undertake a comprehensive needs assessment to include surveys of parents, students, and teachers designed to assess six indicators of school effectiveness. These indicators included: 1) positive school climate, 2) instructional leadership of the principal, 3) emphasis on academics, 4) high expectations related to student achievement, 5) frequent monitoring of student progress and its utilization in curriculum planning, and 6) positive home-school relationship
SC K-12 Military Readiness Task Force : A Special Subcommittee Established by the SC Education Oversight Committee : Findings And Recommendations to be Presented to the EOC
(South Carolina State Library, 2024-06-10) South Carolina Education Oversight Committee
Pursuant to the SC Code of Laws, the SC Education Oversight Committee (EOC) makes decisions about the accountability system for SC public schools, determining the methodology and criteria by which schools are held accountable. Through the inclusion of an accountability system that meets both state and federal laws and guidelines, the goal is to drive continuous improvement in schools, leading to successful outcomes for SC young people. The inclusion of military readiness is currently reflected in one part of the accountability system; a minimum scale score of 31 on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is included as one of five approved measures of career readiness in the accountability system that impacts SC high schools.
Linking Study Between South Carolina College-And Career Ready Assessment (SC READY) and STAR Assessment, Grades 3-8
(South Carolina State Library, 2024-02) South Carolina Education Oversight Committee; Education Analytics (Firm); South Carolina State Department of Education
The South Carolina Education Oversight Committee, in collaboration with the South Carolina Department of Education, partnered with Education Analytics (EA) to complete a level-linking study between the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Assessment (SC READY) in Mathematics and English Language Arts and Renaissance Learning’s STAR interim assessments in Mathematics and Reading, respectively. This report outlines the methodology used by EA and the outcomes of the linking study. The goal of this report is to statistically connect the SC READY and STAR assessments’ scale scores in grades 3-8 to facilitate further comparisons of proficiency status on these two assessments.
Understanding Education Analytics' Linking Study Between SC Ready and Renaissance Learning STAR Assessment, Grades 3-8
(South Carolina State Library, 2024-03) Education Analytics (Firm); South Carolina Education Oversight Committee; South Carolina State Department of Education
The South Carolina Education Oversight Committee, in collaboration with the South Carolina Department of Education, partnered with Education Analytics (EA) to complete a linking study between the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Assessment (SC READY) in Mathematics and English Language Arts and the Renaissance Learning’s STAR Growth assessment in Mathematics and Reading, respectively. In the following sections, we will provide a general overview of the linking study results and guidance on their interpretation, including limitations and cautions associated with linking studies. By providing an overview of EA's linking study results, methods, and considerations, this document aims to facilitate informed decision-making and promote transparency in assessment practices.
Linking Study Between South Carolina College-And Career Ready Assessment (SC READY) and NWEA MAP Growth Assessment, Grades 3-8
(South Carolina State Library, 2024-02-09) Education Analytics (Firm); South Carolina Education Oversight Committee; South Carolina State Department of Education
The South Carolina Education Oversight Committee, in collaboration with the South Carolina Department of Education, partnered with Education Analytics (EA) to complete a linking study between the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Assessment (SC READY) in Mathematics and English Language Arts and the NWEA MAP Growth assessment in Mathematics and Reading, respectively. This report outlines the methodology used by EA and the outcomes of the linking study. The goal of this study is to statistically connect the SC READY and MAP assessments’ scale scores in grades 3-8 to facilitate further comparisons of proficiency status on these two assessments.
Understanding Education Analytics' Linking Study Between SC Ready and NWEA Map Growth Assessment, Grades 3-8
(South Carolina State Library, 2024-03) South Carolina Education Oversight Committee; Education Analytics (Firm); South Carolina State Department of Education
The South Carolina Education Oversight Committee, in collaboration with the South Carolina Department of Education, partnered with Education Analytics (EA) to complete a linking study between the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Assessment (SC READY) in Mathematics and English Language Arts and the NWEA MAP Growth assessment in Mathematics and Reading, respectively. In the following sections, we will provide a general overview of the linking study results and guidance on their interpretation, including limitations and cautions associated with linking studies. By providing an overview of EA's linking study results, methods, and considerations, this document aims to facilitate informed decision-making and promote transparency in assessment practices.
Linking Study Between South Carolina College-And Career Ready Assessment (SC READY) and I-Ready Assessment, Grades 3-8
(South Carolina State Library, 2024-02) South Carolina Education Oversight Committee; Education Analytics (Firm); South Carolina State Department of Education
The South Carolina Education Oversight Committee, in collaboration with the South Carolina Department of Education, partnered with Education Analytics (EA) to complete a linking study between the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Assessment (SC READY) in Mathematics and English Language Arts and Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Growth assessment in Mathematics and Reading, respectively. In the following sections, we will provide a general overview of the linking study results and guidance on their interpretation, including limitations and cautions associated with linking studies. By providing an overview of EA's linking study results, methods, and considerations, this document aims to facilitate informed decision-making and promote transparency in assessment practices.
Understanding Education Analytics' Linking Study Between SC Ready and I-Ready Assessment, Grades 3-8
(South Carolina State Library, 2024-03) South Carolina Education Oversight Committee; Education Analytics (Firm); South Carolina State Department of Education
The South Carolina Education Oversight Committee, in collaboration with the South Carolina Department of Education, partnered with Education Analytics (EA) to complete a linking study between the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Assessment (SC READY) in Mathematics and English Language Arts and Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Growth assessment in Mathematics and Reading, respectively. In the following sections, we will provide a general overview of the linking study results and guidance on their interpretation, including limitations and cautions associated with linking studies. By providing an overview of EA's linking study results, methods, and considerations, this document aims to facilitate informed decision-making and promote transparency in assessment practices.
EIA and EAA budget and proviso requests for FY 2024-25
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-12-11) South Carolina Education Oversight Committee
Section 59-6-10 of the Education Accountability Act requires the Education Oversight Committee (EOC) to “review and monitor the implementation and evaluation of the Education Accountability Act and the Education Improvement Act programs and funding” and to “make programmatic and funding recommendations to the General Assembly.” To meet this statutory requirement, the EOC required each EIA-funded program or entity to submit a program and budget report detailing the objectives and outcomes of each program.
South Carolina assessment evaluation report #2
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-02-23) South Carolina Education Oversight Committee; Sinclair, Andrea L.; Thacker, Arthur; Human Resources Research Organization
The South Carolina Education Oversight Committee contracted with the Human Resources Research Organization to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of its state assessments. This is the second, and most extensive, of three reports detailing the findings from the evaluation. This report serves as the final analysis of the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready assessments and the End-of-Course Examination Program assessments for Biology 1 and Algebra 1.
South Carolina digital learning plan report for the state's K-12 public education system
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-12-31) South Carolina Education Oversight Committee; Albert, Jennifer
In the state of South Carolina, several districts are employing promising initiatives in the area of digital learning. This report addresses issues of infrastructure, human capacity, content and instruction, security, policy and funding, local digital learning initiatives, and the use of alternative methods of instructions for scheduled make-up days. This report is a continuing effort to document the incredible growth in digital learning in the state of South Carolina over the past several years and help determine where gaps may still exist.
eLearning Pilot : year 3
(South Carolina State Library, 2020-04-29) South Carolina Education Oversight Committee
The SC Education Oversight Committee has managed the Pilot Program over two school years at the direction of the SC General Assembly (by budget proviso). Fifteen school districts in the state have participated in the program, allowing them to use online learning for school make-up days.
Remote learning report brief
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-01-11) South Carolina Education Oversight Committee
Recognizing the "unprecedented upheaval to the education of students in every corner of the state" and the need for a data driven approach to the state’s response to COVID-19, the EOC staff has undertaken a thorough review of the opportunities for innovation, lessons learned for future planning, and barriers to the success during emergency remote learning.
EIA and EAA budget and proviso recommendation for FY 2020-21 as adopted by the Education Oversight Committee
(South Carolina State Library, 2019-12-09) South Carolina Education Oversight Committee
Section 59-6-10 of the Education Accountability Act requires the Education Oversight Committee (EOC) to “review and monitor the implementation and evaluation of the Education Accountability Act and the Education Improvement Act programs and funding” and to “make programmatic and funding recommendations to the General Assembly.” To meet this statutory requirement, the EOC required each EIA-funded program or entity to submit a program and budget report detailing the objectives and outcomes of each program.
Éxito en lectura para el estudiante guía de actividad : ǂb una guía diseñada para equipos de Éxito de los estudiantes (familias, cuidadores, tutores. maestros, etc.) que trabajen con niños jóvenes de kínder a tercer grado.
(South Carolina State Library, 2019-01) Education Oversight Committee
Helping to make sure children are reading on grade level by third grade is one of the most important things we can do to prepare children for a successful future. Reading with a child for 20 minutes per day and making a few simple strategies a part of your daily routine can make a positive impact on a child’s success in school. The SC Education Oversight Committee provided this Student Reading Success Activity Guide, printed in Spanish, which includes age-appropriate games to help children become more proficient readers.
The South Carolina Education Oversight Committee's review of remote learning's impact on South Carolina's students, part 1
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-02) Education Oversight Committee
Recognizing the "unprecedented upheaval to the education of students in every corner of the state" and the need for a data driven approach to the state's response to COVID-19, the Education Oversight Committee (EOC) staff has undertaken a thorough review of the opportunities for innovation, lessons learned for future planning, and barriers to the success during emergency remote learning.
reTHINKING literacy for the 21st century learner : solving the language / reading / literacy problem in South Carolina
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-08-07) Education Oversight Committee
On August 7, 2018, 97 individuals representing policymakers, local school board members, district leaders, principals, teachers, literacy coaches, and teacher preparation programs from across South Carolina met in Columbia at the invitation of the Education Oversight Committee (EOC). The objective of the symposium was to address the following questions: What does the research show are effective policies and strategies to improve the teaching and learning of language, reading and literacy? What can we as policymakers, district leaders, principals, teachers, and teacher preparation programs do to improve language, reading and literacy in our state?

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