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CarolinaCrED complements the College of Education’s impact on the recruitment, preparation, and retention of quality educators in South Carolina.

Together, with our partners, we know CarolinaCrED is improving the practice of educators serving South Carolina’s 700,000+ students. We support leaders and learners statewide to build capacity that improves teaching and learning through a variety of programs and services, as shown by the numbers (see graphics on right). And there’s more. Shared stories show how innovation in partnerships make a difference.

Our Reach

A map of South Carolina highlights counties shaded from light to dark red, indicating CarolinaCrED contracts by county. Text states: 878 educators enrolled, 43 school districts served, and 65K students impacted.

Supporting Facts

Flyer for CarolinaTIP Teacher Induction Program, featuring quotes, benefits like >90% retention rate, +11.7% teacher retention, program details, and contact info. Includes photos of teachers and supportive graphics throughout.

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A diverse group of adults sit in a circle indoors, attentively listening and taking notes during a discussion. Large windows behind them reveal trees and a river outside.

March 31, 2026

CarolinaCAP – Quarterly Report / Year Six : Q3

We are pleased to share the CarolinaCAP Year 6, Quarter 3 Report. Focused on preparing teachers specifically for hard-to-staff positions, especially in Multicategorical Special Education. The pathway…

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January 7, 2026

CarolinaCAP – Quarterly Report / Year Six : Q2

We are pleased to share the CarolinaCAP Year 6, Quarter 2 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…

StoriesMicro-credentials
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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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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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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Two adults sit at a table with a laptop, engaged in conversation, while three young children sit and play nearby in a colorful classroom filled with books, toys, and decorations.

August 7, 2024

CarolinaCAP – Year Five Annual Report

Announcing the Release of the CarolinaCAP Annual Report – Celebrating Year Five Successes! The 2023-2024 CarolinaCAP annual report, highlighting the year five achievements, has been released. Key…

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July 25, 2024

Meeting New Teachers Where They Are: The People & Programs That Make A Difference

By Dr. LaToya Curry-Jones LaToya remembers the day she laid her mother to rest like it was yesterday. Life changed suddenly and forever the day before she was supposed to have her degree conferred.…

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May 29, 2024

CarolinaCAP: A Model for Alternative Certification that Works

By Dr. Remona Jenkins, Director of Teacher Quality & Staff Development, Kershaw County School District Allyson, a kindergarten instructional assistant, first heard about CarolinaCAP through a…

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May 28, 2024

It’s Never Too Late: Walk in Your Purpose with CarolinaCAP’s Support

By Tina M. Ramos-McBride Have you ever felt like you’re running a race a mile behind everyone at every turn, but then you blink and become a contender? You can see the cheering fans, the trophies…

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May 6, 2024

CarolinaCAP – Quarterly Report / Year Four : 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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January 25, 2024

CarolinaCAP: Coaching Gets to the Art and Heart of Teaching

By Benita Hughes Could individualized coaching and support possibly be the missing piece needed for teacher retention? The Carolina Collaborative for Alternative Preparation (CarolinaCAP) candidates…

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January 23, 2024

CarolinaCAP – Quarterly Report / Year Four : Q2

In the second quarter of our fourth year of existence, CarolinaCAP continued to strengthen its impact in the state of South Carolina through pivotal growth in classroom placements and candidate…

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