The Office of Assessment and Standards is excited to announce locations and dates for the Fall 2026 Physical Education Regional Professional Learning Opportunities.

The Office of Leadership Effectiveness is pleased to announce a new cohort of Foundations in School Leadership (FSL) February 2027. The South Carolina Department of Education’s leadership development cohorts focus on growing highly effective educators who are prepared to lead schools that make a difference for all students.

Under SC Code §59-29-170 and SC Code Ann. Regs 43-220, all South Carolina districts must identify and serve gifted and talented students in elementary and secondary schools.

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) Office of Information Technology (IT) is again reimbursing districts to offset the costs of providing technology to mitigate cyberbullying and assist in the prevention of self-harm, suicide, or possible harm to others by monitoring student digital activity.

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is pleased to announce the launch of the second Principal Supervisor Cohort for the 2026-2027 school year. This initiative is designed to support the professional growth of principal supervisors across the state by aligning their work with the Model Principal Supervisor Professional Standards developed through research from the Wallace Foundation.

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) encourages all schools across the state to join together in commemorating the 25th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001, by observing a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. to mark the moment American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City.