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The South Carolina State Department of Education publishes documents on a wide variety of education topics relating to public education in South Carolina.

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Initial Process of the Grants Committee - FY 2018-19 Appropriations Act Proviso 1A.92
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-12-31) South Carolina Department of Education
With the funds appropriated to the Department of Education, the department shall establish an independent grants committee to support innovation pilot initiatives in public schools and school districts. The goal of the initiative is to invest in strategies or programs to improve student outcomes as described in the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate and to promote public-private partnerships between business, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, local school systems and public schools.
Founding Principles Report
(South Carolina State Library, 2017-10-15) South Carolina Department of Education
This report is provided to the General Assembly per S.C. Code § 59-25-155, which reads as follows: (A) The State Board of Education and Education Oversight Committee shall incorporate instruction on the founding principles that shaped the United States into the required study of the United States Constitution as provided in Section 59-29-120, and the South Carolina Social Studies Standards upon the next cyclical review. The board and committee shall include, at a minimum, the Federalist Papers and instruction on the structure of government and the role of the separation of powers and the freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights to the United States Constitution. (B) The State Department of Education biennially shall submit a report by October fifteenth of each odd-numbered year, commencing in 2017, to the Senate Education Committee and the House Education and Public Works Committee documenting the implementation of this section.
Expanded Program for Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Principal Performance
(South Carolina State Library, 2017-02-14) South Carolina Department of Education
South Carolina has adopted rigorous standards for students, teachers, and school leaders. The Expanded Program for Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Principal Performance (PADEPP) Standards and Criteria play an essential role in South Carolina’s standards-based system. Current research consistently indicates that effective principals communicate and distribute leadership to engage all educators in realizing a vision for high quality teaching and improved student learning and growth. Chris Minnich, Executive Director of the Council of Chief State School Offices (CCSSO), points out that “The demands on school leaders have never been greater. To meet these new challenges, talented principals are essential.” With the adoption of the revised standards for principals, South Carolina has clearly defined the traits and skills of effective leaders that are aligned to the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders 2015 (formerly known as ISLLC Standards), the Every Student Succeeds Act 2015 (ESSA), and the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. These standards will promote the most effective leadership practices among South Carolina’s principals, and the result will be an educational system in which all educators and students excel.
Committee on Educator Retention and Recruitment Recommendations
(South Carolina State Library, 2017-12-31) South Carolina Department of Education
Teacher recruitment and retention issues affect states across our nation and have been researched extensively. This Educator Retention and Recruitment Task Force reviewed current research, best practices, and received input from South Carolina teachers during the fall of 2017. Twenty-nine practical recommendations resulted and are detailed in this report. These recommendations should be implemented swiftly and with fidelity.
Changes to Federal Requirements Related to “Highly Qualified Teachers”
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-02-01) South Carolina Department of Education
The South Carolina Department of Education must report to the General Assembly regarding highly-qualified educators and the new federal requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act. The State Department of Education must establish and provide in their state plans definitions, using distinct criteria, so that each definition provides useful information about educator equity. It also provides definitions for ineffective teacher, out-of-field teacher, and inexperienced teacher.
College and Career Readiness Report - Provided to the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee Pursuant to Proviso 1A.66 of the 2017–18 Appropriations Act
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-02-15) South Carolina Department of Education
This report satisfies the requirements of Proviso 1A.66 of the 2017–18 Appropriations Act. Information in this report was provided to the General Assembly previously in the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) Abbeville Equity Districts Comprehensive Report provided to the General Assembly on January 1, 2018, pursuant to Proviso 1.83 of the 2017–18 Appropriations Act.
Annual Report on the American Board for the Certification of Teaching Excellence - Provided to the South Carolina State Board of Education and General Assembly Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 59-25-350
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-03-31) South Carolina Department of Education
Per S.C. Code Ann. § 59-25-350, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) submits annually by March 31 to the State Board of Education (SBE) and General Assembly the total number of individuals employed in South Carolina with a passport certificate issued by the American Board by district, as well as non-privileged information collected on these individuals through the Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Professional Teaching (ADEPT) reporting system. The American Board for the Certification of Teaching Excellence (American Board) is a self-sustaining, non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 2001 through a grant from the United States Department of Education. In June 2007, the South Carolina General Assembly passed the American Board for the Certification of Teacher Excellence Act, which allows school districts to hire individuals who have received a passport certificate issued by the organization. The statute, S.C. Code Ann. § 59-25-310, authorizes the following content areas: “biology, chemistry, English, mathematics, physics, or science. Additional areas of certification may be approved by the State Board of Education upon review of the longitudinal information required in Section 59-25-350.” Current areas are secondary biology, chemistry, English, mathematics, physics, science, middle-level language arts, middle-level mathematics, and middle-level science. Previously known as ABCTE, the organization in now known as the American Board and has relocated its headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Atlanta, Georgia. Currently, South Carolina is one of thirteen states that accept the American Board for initial certification purposes.
Access To Educators Report
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-12-21) South Carolina Department of Education
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) developed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Consolidated State Plan based upon the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate (the Profile) as a vision for all South Carolina’s students. The Profile outlines the world-class knowledge, world-class skills, and life and career characteristics necessary for students in our state to be successful in the global marketplace. As part of the State ESSA plan, the SCDE is required to publicly release an annual report, the Access to Educators Report, detailing the yearly progress of the state in ensuring that all students – particularly low-income and minority students enrolled in schools assisted under Title I, Part A – are not served at disproportionate rates by ineffective, out-of-field, or inexperienced teachers. Following the baseline year, the annual reports will contain data from the preceding year, progress compared to previous years' data, evaluation of strategies implemented by the SCDE that year, and plans for future strategies based upon data analysis and evaluation. Reports are made public on the SCDE website at http://ed.sc.gov/data/reports.
Reading Partners 2018 Outcomes Report Provided to the South Carolina General Assembly Pursuant to Proviso 3.4
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-06-15) South Carolina Department of Education
Proviso 3.4 for fiscal year 2017–18 indicates that $400,000 in funds be appropriated to the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) for Reading Partners to increase the number of reading interventions for students in low-performing schools in grades kindergarten through five. Planning criteria shall include, but are not limited to, pre- and post-assessment data, parental and family literacy engagement, summer learning support, and building school level capacity for intervention. The SCDE shall report to the Governor, the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, the Chairman of the Senate Education Committee, the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, and the Chairman of the House Education Committee by June 15, 2018, on the impact of the program. This report has been provided to the SCDE by Reading Partners pursuant to Proviso 3.4.
Access to Educators Report 2024
(South Carolina State Library, 2024-07-01) South Carolina State Department of Education
As part of the State ESSA plan, the SCDE is required to publicly release an annual report, the Access to Educators Report, detailing the yearly progress of the state in ensuring that all students – particularly low-income and minority students enrolled in schools assisted under Title I, Part A – are not served at disproportionate rates by ineffective, out-of-field, or inexperienced teachers. The annual reports contain data from the preceding year, progress compared to previous years' data, evaluation of strategies implemented by the SCDE that year, and plans for future strategies based upon data analysis and evaluation.
Access to Educators Report 2023
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-07-01) South Carolina State Department of Education
As part of the State ESSA plan, the SCDE is required to publicly release an annual report, the Access to Educators Report, detailing the yearly progress of the state in ensuring that all students – particularly low-income and minority students enrolled in schools assisted under Title I, Part A – are not served at disproportionate rates by ineffective, out-of-field, or inexperienced teachers. The annual reports contain data from the preceding year, progress compared to previous years' data, evaluation of strategies implemented by the SCDE that year, and plans for future strategies based upon data analysis and evaluation.
Building the Bridge -Strategic Plans and Federal Programs
(South Carolina State Library, 2025-01-07) South Carolina State Department of Education. Office of Federal and State Accountability. Innovation and Support Team
This PowerPoint presentation shows how to develop a plan for education in South Carolina.
Science Grade 6 2024 Data Review Report
(South Carolina State Library, 2025-01-13) South Carolina State Department of Education. Office of Assessment and Standards; Data Recognition Corporation
Data Recognition Corporation and the South Carolina Department of Education Office of Assessment and Standards convened a committee of content experts to review item-level data from the Spring 2024 SC READY Grade 6 Field Test. The committee analyzed and discussed the items and the data. The committee acknowledged the demanding work of South Carolina educators and offered these relevant and useful instructional strategies.
SC READY Science Grade 4 2024 Data Review Report
(South Carolina State Library, 2024-12-02) South Carolina State Department of Education. Office of Assessment and Standards; Data Recognition Corporation
Data Recognition Corporation and the South Carolina Department of Education Office of Assessment and Standards convened a committee of content experts to review item-level data from the Spring 2024 SC READY Grade 4 Field Test. The committee analyzed and discussed the items and the data. The committee acknowledged the demanding work of South Carolina educators and offered these relevant and useful instructional strategies.
Mathematics Grades 6 Through 8 : 2024 Data Review Report
(South Carolina State Library, 2024-12-17) South Carolina State Department of Education. Office of Assessment and Standards; Data Recognition Corporation
Data Recognition Corporation and the South Carolina Department of Education Office of Assessment and Standards (OAS) convened a panel of experts to review item data from the SC READY assessment of the 2015 South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Math Standards. The panel of experts discussed and analyzed items from the 2024 assessment, including information about how students performed on each item. The panel recognizes the hard work of South Carolina educators and offers these relevant and useful suggestions for improving instruction as an addendum to those from previous years.
Mathematics Grades 3 through 5 2024 Data Review Report
(South Carolina State Library, 2024-12-16) South Carolina State Department of Education, Office of Assessment and Standards; Data Recognition Corporation
Data Recognition Corporation and the South Carolina Department of Education Office of Assessment and Standards convened a panel of content experts to review item data from the SC READY assessment of the 2015 South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Math Standards. The panel of experts discussed and analyzed items from the 2024 assessment, including information about how students performed on each item. The panel recognizes the hard work of South Carolina educators and offers these relevant and useful suggestions for improving instruction as an addendum to those from previous years.
ELA Grades 6-8 2024 Test Data Review Report
(South Carolina State Library, 2024-12-03) South Carolina State Department of Education. Office of Assessment and Standards; Data Recognition Corporation
Data Recognition Corporation and the South Carolina Department of Education Office of Assessment and Standards (OAS) convened a panel of content experts to review item data from the Spring 2024 administration of SC READY. The panel of content experts analyzed operational and field test items, including information about how students performed on each item. Based on their analyses, the panel offered the instructional insights and strategies in this document to support student learning.
ELA Grades 3-5 2024 Test Data Review Report
(South Carolina State Library, 2024-12-03) South Carolina State Department of Education. Office of Assessment and Standards; Data Recognition Corporation
Data Recognition Corporation and the South Carolina Department of Education Office of Assessment and Standards convened a panel of content experts to review item data from the Spring 2024 administration of SC READY. The panel of content experts analyzed operational and field test items, including information about how students performed on each item. Based on their analyses, the panel offered the instructional insights and strategies outlined in this document to support student learning.
EOCEP English 2 : 2024 Test Data Review Report
(South Carolina State Library, 2024-12-03) South Carolina State Department of Education. Office of Assessment and Standards; Data Recognition Corporation
Data Recognition Corporation and the South Carolina Department of Education Office of Assessment and Standards convened a panel of content experts to review item data from the Spring 2024 administration of the End of Course Examination Program (EOCEP) for English 2. The panel of content experts analyzed operational and field test items, including information about how students performed on each item. Based on their analyses, the panel offered the instructional insights and strategies in this document to support student learning.
EOCEP Biology 1 : 2024 Data Review Report
(South Carolina State Library, 2024-12-02) South Carolina State Department of Education. Office of Assessment and Standards; Data Recognition Corporation
Data Recognition Corporation and the South Carolina Department of Education Office of Assessment and Standards convened a committee of content experts to review item data from the End-of-Course Examination Program Biology 1 Assessment. The committee discussed items and item-level data from the Spring 2024 assessment. These strategies reflect the higher rigor of the new standards. The committee recognized the hard work of South Carolina educators and offered these relevant and useful instructional suggestions as an addendum to those from previous years.

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