Download or read book South Carolina Course Alignment Project Newsletter Volume 1 Number 1 written by South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, Columbia and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In response to the Education and Economic Development Act of 2005 (EEDA), South Carolina has embarked on an exciting initiative called the South Carolina Course Alignment Project. In partnership with the South Carolina Department of Education and the South Carolina Technical College System, the project is led by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education and facilitated by the Educational Policy Improvement Center (EPIC) at the University of Oregon. The purpose of the project is to determine the degree of alignment between high school courses and entry-level college courses with the goal of improving alignment so students may have a seamless transition from secondary to postsecondary education. This first issue of the newsletter includes an overview of the South Carolina Course Alignment Project, Kickoff Meeting report, Environmental Scan summary, and "Next Steps." [Additional contributions to this content were provided by the SC Technical College System and the Educational Policy Improvement Center (EPIC).].

Download or read book South Carolina Course Alignment Project written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The state has embarked on an exciting initiative called the South Carolina Course Alignment Project. This project, led by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Education and the South Carolina Technical College System, is facilitated by the Educational Policy Improvement Center (EPIC) at the University of Oregon. The purpose of the project is to determine the degree of alignment between high school courses and entry-level college courses with the goal of improving alignment so students may have a seamless transition from secondary to postsecondary education.

Download or read book South Carolina Course Alignment Project written by Kristine Chadwick and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To facilitate a more seamless transition from high school to postsecondary education, high schools and colleges need to build new relationships and examine educational programming on both sides of the critical juncture between the senior year in high school and the first year in college. This South Carolina College and Career Readiness Toolkit was designed to foster conversation among leaders from school districts and higher education about what it means to be college- and career-ready, and to help develop action plans for new and strengthened partnerships. This toolkit provides information, data, and strategies for educators and communities to help improve the college and career readiness of their students. Specifically, the toolkit is designed to (1) raise awareness about key issues influencing college and career readiness; (2) encourage data-driven decision making; (3) build partnerships among secondary, postsecondary, and workforce professionals; and (4) support successful, comprehensive action planning to make measurable improvements in students' college and career success. While the toolkit has some information specific to South Carolina, it can serve as a model for all states and districts wishing to implement a comprehensive college and career readiness action plan.

Download or read book Standards Feedback Report South Carolina Course Alignment Project written by Educational Policy Improvement Center (EPIC) and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report, prepared for the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education by the Educational Policy Improvement Center (EPIC), provides a final list of recommended college readiness reference standards to be used as part of the South Carolina Course Alignment Project (SCCAP). The purpose of these standards is to serve as a common reference point for the development of courses in English/language arts, math, and science that align between high school and college. The standards are not designed as a substitute for existing South Carolina curriculum standards, nor are they related in any way to admission to postsecondary education in the state. They will be used as a reference point by design teams that will construct the aligned courses. This draft list of college readiness reference standards was submitted to the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, the SCCAP Steering Committee, and to additional faculty and administrators from South Carolina educational institutions, who were asked to review and comment on them. The review was completed via a web application in which each participant selected one or more of the four subject areas and the cross-disciplinary skills to review. In each subject area, respondents could agree or disagree with the inclusion of a standard and enter a comment. A total of 104 participants submitted 118 reviews. (Contains 4 tables.).

Download or read book Exploring South Carolina Through Project Based Learning written by Carole Marsh and published by Gallopade International. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring South Carolina through Project-Based Leaning includes 50 well-thought-out projects designed for grades 3-5. In assigning your students projects that dig into South CarolinaÕs geography, history, government, economy, current events, and famous people, you will deepen their appreciation and understanding of South Carolina while simultaneously improving their analytical skills and ability to recognize patterns and big-picture themes. Project-based learning today is much different than the craft-heavy classroom activities popular in the past. Inquiry, planning, research, collaboration, and analysis are key components of project-based learning activities today. However, that doesnÕt mean creativity, individual expression, and fun are out. They definitely arenÕt! Each project is designed to help students gain important knowledge and skills that are derived from standards and key concepts at the heart of academic subject areas. Students are asked to analyze and solve problems, to gather and interpret data, to develop and evaluate solutions, to support their answers with evidence, to think critically in a sustained way, and to use their newfound knowledge to formulate new questions worthy of exploring. While some projects are more complex and take longer than others, they all are set up in the same structure. Each begins with the central project-driving questions, proceeds through research and supportive questions, has the student choose a presentation option, and ends with a broader-view inquiry. Rubrics for reflection and assessments are included, too. This consistent framework will make it easier for you assign projects and for your students to follow along and consistently meet expectations. Encourage your students to take charge of their projects as much as possible. As a teacher, you can act as a facilitator and guide. The projects are structured such that students can often work through the process on their own or through cooperation with their classmates.

Download or read book South Carolina Commission on Higher Education Update Volume 2 written by South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, Columbia and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue, Dr. Garrison Walters, executive director of the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, observes that a better job must be done in making others across the country more aware that South Carolina has an outstanding system of higher education. Despite its considerable strengths in higher education, the state has to do better--and quickly. The state needs a strong Action Plan for higher education. Finally, the higher education community will need to redouble its efforts to speak in a unified voice on higher education priorities and how they connect to the needs of the state. Other items in this issue include: (1) CHE News of Note; (2) News from PASCAL (Partnership Among South Carolina's Academic Libraries); (3) December Kickoff of the South Carolina Course Alignment Project; (4) Centers of Economic Excellence (CoEE); and (5) Higher Education Quick Facts (recent data published by the Southern Regional Education Board).

Download or read book Supporting the Dream written by Charis McGaughy and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2015-04-22 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Educational partnerships for postsecondary readiness – your resource guide is here! This step-by-step action plan from college and career readiness experts, McGaughy and Venezia provides key research findings, real-world examples and reflections, and templates to help guide and structure the work of local and regional education partnerships. Get actionable information and practical strategies to help you: Identify needs Leverage existing relationships, programs and resources Build and sustain regional and local partnerships among individual school districts and postsecondary institutions Communicate and work across partnerships to support student learning and successful transitions This guide supports the development of strong relationships, aligned structures and comprehensive strategies to support student success.

Download or read book State Curriculum Guide written by Regional Curriculum Project and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book OECD Reviews of Vocational Education and Training A Learning for Jobs Review of the United States South Carolina 2011 written by Kuczera Malgorzata and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2011-01-30 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an OECD study of vocational education and training (VET) in Southe Caroline, USA. It is designed to help make their VET systems more responsive to labour market needs.

Download or read book South Carolina Government Projects written by Carole Marsh and published by Gallopade International. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique book combines state-specific facts and 30 fun-to-do hands-on projects. The Government Projects Book includes making a three branches state government tree and adding leaves of each branch's functions, designing a simple census questionnaire, staging a mock classroom election, holding a meeting with Robert's Rules of Order and more! Kids will have a blast and build essential knowledge skills including research, reading, writing, science and math. Great for students in K-8 grades and for displaying in the classroom, library or home.

Download or read book Local School Projects in South Carolina written by Regional Curriculum Project and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Resources in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 836 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Regional Curriculum Project written by J. Foster Watkins and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Proposed South Carolina Curriculum Study Organization written by South Carolina. State Department of Education and published by . This book was released on 1932 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Earth s Features written by Inc World Book and published by World Book, Incorporated. This book was released on 2016-06-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How much of the world's water is found in the oceans? How many volcanoes erupt each year? How was the Grand Canyon formed? Read this book to find out! Part of World Book's Learning Ladders series, this book tells children about different kinds of landforms and how they shape Earth. Children also learn about bodies of water and their importance to people. Each spread includes introductory text, colorful illustrations with detailed captions, and photographs that show real-world examples of the featured topic. Puzzle pages, fun facts, and true/false quizzes appear at the end of each volume.

Download or read book National Excellence written by Pat O'Connell Ross and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report on the educational needs of American gifted and talented students identifies indicators of an educational crisis, describes the current status of education for these students, and presents recommendations to meet the educational needs of these students. Indicators demonstrating the need for change include the relatively poor performance by American students on international tests and the small number of students performing at the highest levels on National Assessment of Educational Progress tests. Recent studies have shown that gifted and talented elementary school students have mastered 35-40% of the curriculum in five basic subjects before they begin the school year; most regular classroom teachers make few, if any, provisions for talented students; highest achieving students study less than an hour a day; and only 2 cents out of every $100 spent on K-12 education supports special opportunities for talented students. A review describes how gifted and talented students are currently identified, the number of students served, the kind of support available, the kind of education most gifted and talented students receive, and characteristics of effective programs for these students. Seven recommendations are offered: (1) set challenging curricular standards; (2) establish high-level learning opportunities; (3) ensure access to early childhood education; (4) increase learning opportunities for disadvantaged and minority children with outstanding talents; (5) broaden the definition of gifted (a broadened definition based on the federal Javits Gifted and Talented Education Act is offered); (6) encourage appropriate teacher training and technical assistance; and (7) match world performance. (Contains 43 references.) (DB)

Download or read book The Project Approach for All Learners written by Sallee Beneke and published by Paul H Brookes Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Project Approach for All Learners: A Hands-On Guide for Inclusive Early Childhood Classrooms provides early educators with an in-depth understanding of how to implement the Project Approach with all students. A practical resource, it is designed with an Implementation Checklist, illustrative videos, training materials, Powerpoints, and downloadable forms to support application in inclusive settings"--