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January 7, 2026

CarolinaCAP – Quarterly Report / Year Six : Q2

We are pleased to share the CarolinaCAP Year 6, Quarter 1 Report. Focused on preparing teachers specifically for hard-to-staff positions, especially in Multicategorical Special Education. The pathway…

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October 3, 2025

CarolinaCAP – Quarterly Report / Year Six : Q1

We are pleased to share the CarolinaCAP Year 6, Quarter 1 Report. This quarter highlights a 31% increase in our candidate pipeline, expanded preparation of Multicategorical Special Education…

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August 4, 2025

CarolinaCAP – Year Six Annual Report

Announcing the Release of the CarolinaCAP Annual Report – Celebrating Year Six Successes! Key growth markers in 2024-25 Last year’s report highlighted three areas of focus for CarolinaCAP. As…

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Two children sit at a small desk working on colorful math worksheets together. Both wear red shirts, and one is writing with a marker while the other looks on. Classroom materials are visible on the desk and wall.

May 19, 2025

From Passive to Purposeful: A Veteran Teacher’s Reflection on Professional Learning

by Kim Caley For years, I walked into classrooms with a heart full of passion and a head full of ideas, ready to inspire the next generation. But I was also a learner—learning about my students,…

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March 27, 2025

CarolinaCAP – Quarterly Report / Year Five : Q3

The CarolinaCAP alternative teacher certification pathway provides a high-quality teaching experience to its candidates as well as superior and regularly enhanced supports to its district partners,…

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December 16, 2024

CarolinaCAP – Quarterly Report / Year Five : Q2

The CarolinaCAP alternative teacher certification pathway provides a high-quality teaching experience to its candidates as well as superior and regularly enhanced supports to its district partners,…

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December 5, 2024

It Takes a Village to Raise a Teacher

By Julia Dawson Alternative teacher education programs must continue to focus on best practices for transforming potential educators into master teachers. A unique program in South Carolina,…

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October 16, 2024

The Impact of a Teacher: Transforming Students and Adults

By Melissa Harrison Before I stepped into my classroom, I believed I would positively impact my students. Little did I realize how many others would also be touched by the experiences and…

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A classroom full of students with laptops faces two presenters at the front, one speaking and one standing by. A projector displays slides, and most students view the same website on their screens.

October 16, 2024

How Persistence, Support, and Determination Made Me the Educator My Students Need

By Kimberly Graham Imagine facing overwhelming challenges and knowing that giving up isn’t an option. In 2012, I was a mother with a master’s in business administration, battling more than the…

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Four women sit around a round table covered with laptops, paper, and colorful sticky notes, collaborating on a project. One woman is standing, writing on the paper, while the others are engaged in discussion.

October 16, 2024

Amplifying the Teacher’s Voice: A Journey with CarolinaCrED Micro-Credentials

by Cathy Lacey Imagine a world where professional development is not just a checkbox on a to-do list but a personal empowerment and validation journey. What if the skills you master today could…

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October 16, 2024

Supporting Early Childhood Educators: An Investment in South Carolina’s Future

by Jessica Sharp Childcare is in crisis (South Carolina Children’s Trust, 2024). According to the First Five Years Fund, “South Carolina’s economy loses $1.4B annually due to child care challenges.”…

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October 3, 2024

CarolinaCAP – Quarterly Report / Year Five : Q1

The CarolinaCAP alternative teacher certification pathway provides a high-quality teaching experience to its candidates as well as superior and regularly enhanced supports to its district partners,…

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