SC School Improvement Council

That's right- we're live! Head over to sc-sic.org to see the new and improved South Carolina School Improvement website. 🎉 After that, come back here and let us know your favorite part in the replies!

In a world that relies heavily on technology and internet access, many students still don't have access to Internet at home. How can we support these students? teachthought.com/technology/6-w…

There's no doubt that schools are an important facet of learning in their communities, but what else can schools encourage students to learn, experience, and be? teachthought.com/the-future-of-…

"The best leaders encourage others to be leaders rather than followers." edutopia.org/article/how-sc…

We are proud to announce the application for the 2024 Dick and Tunky Riley Award for SIC Excellence is now LIVE! This year, the Level One application will be virtually completed through a JotForm. Here is the application! form.jotform.com/232324444975157

"Schools need to acknowledge their role in the problem and put in place the structures, practices, and time for self-care, reflection, and general well-being among educators, school staff, and the leaders themselves." edutopia.org/article/school…

SC-SIC will be uploading the newly redesigned ✨electronic✨ Level One 2024 Dick and Tunky Riley Award application early next week! We are looking forward to hearing about all of your hard work in your school communities!

"Students need to have consistent support both in and out of the classroom, and the best way to achieve this is by establishing relationships between the school community and families and students that we support." edutopia.org/article/teache…

Have you visited our website yet? If not, here's what you could be missing: 1. Resources for your recently "back to school" SIC; 2. Lots of cool new buttons to click; 3. Even more new buttons to click. Are you convinced? sc-sic.org

"Though sustaining a strong connection between school and home can become more difficult in middle and high school, it’s worth the extra effort to support long-term student success." edutopia.org/video/engage-m…

"Administrators who routinely show gratitude boost morale and productivity in their schools." edutopia.org/article/showin…

"By focusing on students’ assets and strengths, teachers can help them see their potential and begin working to achieve it." edutopia.org/article/asset-…

Now that all South Carolina districts are going strong in the 2023-24 school year, what can SICs do to encourage those important to the day-to-day school functions? Read more here to learn ways to support your school leaders: greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/f…

Can technology coaches collaborate with teachers? Yes! The implementation of new technology in classrooms has many benefits. Read more here: edutopia.org/article/tips-t…

Does your SIC have new members or need a post-summer refresher? We're here to help!

"Building, applying, and sharing knowledge with others has a positive effect on reading comprehension." Read more in the final part of this four-part series: ascd.org/blogs/setting-…

"Simply putting a complex book in a child’s hands isn’t enough—they must be taught to read texts fluently and must be able to comprehend what they are reading." Read more in part three of this four-part series: ascd.org/blogs/helping-…

When young children apply the new knowledge they’re learning into their play, they extend their learning in ways that are motivating and meaningful. Read more in the second part of this four-part series: ascd.org/blogs/the-lang…

"Knowledgeable readers are more effective readers, and more effective readers can more easily build knowledge for reading and writing." Read more in part one of this four-part series: ascd.org/blogs/looking-…

"Across the United States, 55 percent of teachers are thinking of leaving the profession, which points to an urgent need to improve teacher engagement, satisfaction, and belonging." edutopia.org/article/promot…

SC teachers, friends and SIC members- What are you most excited about for this upcoming school year? Share with us in the replies below! #scsic #sceducation #southcarolinaeducation #scschoolimprovementcouncil