Testing Programs – South Carolina

http://www.acs.k12.sc.us/testing_programs.htm

This site reviews information regarding state testing for South Carolina.  Includes the PACT, exit exams, end of course exams, and the SAT. 

SCASA- South Carolina Association of School Administrators

http://www.scasa.org/index.cfm

You can find information on leadership development, legislative services and weekly legislative updates, conference/membership information, and more.

South Carolina Legislature Online

http://www.scstatehouse.net/cgi-bin/query.exe?first=DOC&querytext=3573&category=Legislation&session=116&conid=2195937&result_pos=0&keyval=1163573

This page provides a copy of the “Safe School Climate Act” which discusses bullying and harassment as address by the state of South Carolina. 

Personal Pathways to Success and EEDA Resources for SC Administrators

http://www.teachscpathways.org/

This site has resources to help you implement the Pathways to Success program and all other EEDA requirements into your school.  Provides powerpoints and reports.

State Board of Education Regulations

http://ed.sc.gov/agency/stateboard/regs/

This page lists regulations such as certification, textbook, transportation, general school administration, instructional program, students, and education agency regulations.

Instant Replay – Finding Money for College

http://www.knowitall.org/instantreplay/content/video.cfm?ProgramIDpassed=596&SeriesIDpassed=75&offset=0

This site features a program video on finding money for college, made in 2007.  It features financial aid experts of South Carolina schools and universities.  There is a special segment for high school guidance services for helping students find financial assistance for college.

Educator+

http://www.knowitall.org/EducatorPlus/content/SearchResults.cfm?searchword=guidance

This page features links on guidance from Carolina Careers and ADEPT. 

Educator+ - Modeling Career Guidance

http://knowitall.org/EducatorPlus/content/video.cfm?ProgramIDpassed=644&SeriesIDpassed=112&offset=0&NoMore=1&CFID=2988465&CFTOKEN=61359783&jsessionid=f43059b03e4b4131364e

This page features a 6 ½ minute video called “The Gambler Exercise”, an activity to use with students about modeling career guidance.

Educator+

http://www.knowitall.org/educatorplus/content/video.cfm?ProgramIDpassed=15&SeriesIDpassed=4&offset=0&NoMore=1&CFID=690274&CFTOKEN=52227270

A video is available to view here called “Corridor of Shame”.  It talks about the neglect of South Carolina’s rural schools.

Educator+

http://www.knowitall.org/educatorplus/content/video.cfm?ProgramIDpassed=544&SeriesIDpassed=83&offset=0&NoMore=1&CFID=690274&CFTOKEN=52227270

This video is designed as a resource for school counselors on EEDA.  It talks about the global career development facilitor credential. 

Educator+

http://www.knowitall.org/sites/educatorplus/content/video.cfm?ProgramIDpassed=478&SeriesIDpassed=19&offset=0

Video regarding counselor strategies for individual planning.  Discusses K-12 plans for academic success.  There is an emphasis on IGPs. 

Educator+

http://www.knowitall.org/educatorplus/content/program.cfm?SeriesIDpassed=7

This page takes you to Carolina Careers Guidance Workshops.  The site also lists teacher resources, such as ETV K-12 school services and ETV streamlineSC. 

South Carolina Career Guidance Model

http://www.cateresources.net/CGM/

The model is explained and broken down into its parts.  It also includes lesson plans for K-12, standards and competency indicators, and guidance workshops and events.

Carolina Careers – Connection

http://www.carolinacareers.org/

This website is a network of career opportunities open to students from elementary to college.  Provides information on Carolina careers, communication tools, and links to related websites.

News

http://ed.sc.gov/news/

This page is for news headlines regarding South Carolina’s Department of Education.  You can view articles by month published. 

Positive Parenting Program

http://tpinfo.sc.edu/providers/index.html

This site lists counties in SC that provide the Triple P (positive parenting program) services.  This is a way to provide tips to parents on developing positive skills and behaviors in children.

Guidance Services

http://ed.sc.gov/agency/offices/ssys/youth_services/guidance/

Provides guidance information on the SC comprehensive guidance program and resources at the bottom of the page dealing with children coping with the stressors that come along with being in a time of war.

Academic Standards

http://ed.sc.gov/agency/offices/cso/

This is a listing of the statewide academic standards in each subject area in school.  It provides some updates and links to some of the standards.

Instant Replay: SC Award Winning Schools

http://cfmedia.scetv.org/instantreplay/user/scawschools.cfm

Allows you to view 12-20 min. videos on award winning schools’ programs in South Carolina.  Learn what outstanding services are being provided at these schools.

South Carolina Department of Education: ADEPT for School Counselors

http://www.scteachers.org/Adept/sgc.cfm

Provides information on ADEPT for school counselors.  Includes forms, guidelines, and resources. 

South Carolina Occupational Information System

http://www.scois.net/

This website provides information for South Carolina educators career information for students and on EEDA.  Resources include catalogs, brochures, and lesson plans.  There are also links to career development websites.

Call me MISTER

http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/

This is a teacher recruitment program at Clemson University and other universities where students are widely selected from under-served, socio-economic disadvantaged, and educationally at-risk communities.