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

Recent Submissions

  • FY 2022-23 Innovation Grants Report 

    State Department of Education (South Carolina State Library, 2023-06-26)
    Proviso 1A.63 (SDE-EIA: Grants Committee) - Of the funds appropriated to the Department of Education for Innovation Grants, the grants committee shall accept applications per the established process for new grantees not ...
  • 2016-17 school crime report 

    South Carolina State Department of Education (South Carolina State Library, 2018-01-31)
    The South Carolina Department of Education submits school related crime information for each school in each district. The following categories of crimes are reported for this purpose: homicide; forcible sex offenses; ...
  • 2017-18 annual reading coach report 

    South Carolina State Department of Education (South Carolina State Library, 2018-01-15)
    Reading coaches support teachers by providing ongoing professional development on best instructional practices in order to improve student achievement in literacy, and also work in classrooms alongside teachers to support ...
  • 2016-17 annual reading coach report 

    South Carolina State Department of Education (South Carolina State Library, 2017-01-17)
    Reading coaches support teachers by providing ongoing professional development on best instructional practices in order to improve student achievement in literacy, and also work in classrooms alongside teachers to support ...
  • South Carolina State Reading Plan and annual proficiency update 

    South Carolina State Department of Education (South Carolina State Library, 2017-06-15)
    In accordance with the Read to Succeed Act, the SCDE developed the initial State Reading Plan in 2015. The State Reading Plan lists eight core actions the state will undertake to improve literacy performance statewide. ...
  • South Carolina State Reading Plan and annual proficiency update 

    South Carolina State Department of Education (South Carolina State Library, 2018-08-17)
    In accordance with the Read to Succeed Act, the SCDE developed the initial State Reading Plan in 2015. The State Reading Plan lists eight core actions the state will undertake to improve literacy performance statewide. ...
  • Recommendations for guidelines pursuant to Proviso 1.104(B) of 2021 

    South Carolina State Department of Education (South Carolina State Library, 2021-12-31)
    Included in the Appropriations Act of 2021-22, Proviso 1.104(B) directs the South Carolina Department of Education to submit recommendations to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee establishing ...
  • School safety - facility and infrastructure safety upgrades 

    South Carolina State Department of Education (South Carolina State Library, 2019-10-03)
    The South Carolina General Assembly appropriated $15 million of lottery funds to support school facility safety projects. The proviso specified that all school districts were eligible to apply for facility funds for projects, ...
  • Students Health and Fitness Act compliance report 

    South Carolina State Department of Education (South Carolina State Library, 2023-02-21)
    The Students Health and Fitness Act of 2005, S.C. Code § 59-10-10(C), requires each South Carolina district to report on the amount of time allotted to students for physical education instruction and physical activity. The ...
  • Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force recommendations 

    South Carolina State Department of Education (South Carolina State Library, 2023-05-31)
    This report provides 23 recommendations that can serve as a roadmap for a multi-tiered policy approach and presents a unique opportunity for South Carolina to improve educational opportunity for all students. South Carolina ...
  • Child Early Reading and Development Education Program (CERDEP) unexpended funds report 

    South Carolina State Department of Education (South Carolina State Library, 2023-04-01)
    The South Carolina Child Early Reading Development and Education Program (CERDEP) offers many of the state's at-risk 4-year-olds the opportunity to attend a full-day education program. Over the past decade, the South ...
  • Child Early Reading and Development Education Program (CERDEP) unexpended funds report 

    South Carolina State Department of Education (South Carolina State Library, 2019-04-01)
    The South Carolina Child Early Reading Development and Education Program (CERDEP) offers many of the state's at-risk 4-year-olds the opportunity to attend a full-day education program. Over the past decade, the South ...
  • Competency-based education application report 

    South Carolina State Department of Education (South Carolina State Library, 2023-06-15)
    This report outlines the competency-based application timeline, waivers requested and approved, waivers by flexibility and hindrances to implementation.
  • Annual report on the American Board for the Certification of Teacher Excellence 

    South Carolina State Department of Education (South Carolina State Library, 2019-03-12)
    Pursuant to 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 ...
  • 2018-19 annual reading coach report 

    South Carolina State Department of Education (South Carolina State Library, 2019-01-05)
    Reading coaches support teachers by providing ongoing professional development on best instructional practices in order to improve student achievement in literacy, and also work in classrooms alongside teachers to support ...
  • Update : South Carolina’s school bus fleet 

    South Carolina State Department of Education (South Carolina State Library, 2016-11-29)
    Currently, the state utilizes 5,582 school buses for regular routes and as spares. This Update on South Carolina’s School Bus Fleet is provided to inform the public and policymakers of the significant issues confronting ...
  • 2022 statewide school districts capital needs report 

    South Carolina State Department of Education (South Carolina State Library, 2022-12-13)
    Every three years, by December first beginning with the year 1998, the State Board of Education shall report to the General Assembly the projected five-year school facilities improvement requirements reported by the school ...
  • 2022-23 annual reading coach report 

    South Carolina State Department of Education (South Carolina State Library, 2023-01-15)
    Reading coaches support teachers by providing ongoing professional development on best instructional practices in order to improve student achievement in literacy, and also work in classrooms alongside teachers to support ...
  • South Carolina State Reading Plan and annual proficiency update 

    South Carolina State Department of Education (South Carolina State Library, 2022-11-15)
    In accordance with the Read to Succeed Act, the SCDE developed the initial State Reading Plan in 2015. The State Reading Plan lists eight core actions the state will undertake to improve literacy performance statewide. ...
  • VirtualSC annual report 2021–22 

    South Carolina State Department of Education (South Carolina State Library, 2022-10-17)
    VirtualSC is proud to support the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by offering multiple types of learning to students of all ages in South Carolina. VirtualSC is comprised of the High School Supplemental Program, the ...

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