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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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Three adults sit in a lively discussion at a meeting or workshop, with notebooks in hand. Others interact in the background in a bright, open room.

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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January 23, 2024

CarolinaCAP: Experienced Educators Plant Seeds of Hope

By Dr. Ernestine Young Have you ever planted a seed that blossomed into a beautiful flower? I have. My two years as a CarolinaCAP Coach have been a rewarding and fruitful experience. The journey…

StoriesMicro-credentials
Four young children in a classroom sit around a blue table, with three of them raising their hands eagerly. Art supplies are on the table, and a teacher stands nearby, partially visible.

December 6, 2023

Unshadowing the power of language(s): Building the confidence of multilingual learners (Part 2)

Part one of this story can be found at https://carolinacred.org/unshadowing-the-power-of-languages-building-the-confidence-of-multilingual-learners/.   by Lydia Carnesale Miedo Beautiful shells…

StoriesMicro-credentials
A teacher sits in front of a chalkboard reading a book to a small group of young children, who are sitting cross-legged on the floor and listening attentively in a classroom setting.

November 29, 2023

Unshadowing the power of language(s): Building the confidence of multilingual learners (Part 1)

by Lydia Carnesale Quien soy yo, Identity strapped to language flow. How can my knowledge grow? Can you hear me? Borrando lo que es natural, Systems bind linguistic diversity. When understanding…

StoriesCarolinaCrED CORE
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November 17, 2023

CarolinaCrED CORE November Report

CarolinaCrED CORE Transforms Professional Learning for South Carolina EducatorsThe CarolinaCrED CORE team is comprised of professionals dedicated to connecting leaders and learners throughout the…

Our ReachFeaturedMicro-credentials
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November 17, 2023

mCrED Program Update – Fall 2023

The mCrED team at the University of South Carolina College of Education offers micro-credentials and supports to K-12 educators in South Carolina to personalize their professional learning…

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October 19, 2023

CarolinaCAP – Quarterly Report / Year Four : Q1

CarolinaCAP’s impact across the state continued to flourish during the first quarter of our fourth year of existence. In addition to launching an innovative residency program that provides additional…

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A diverse group of twelve adults stand indoors, smiling, with some holding a large sign that reads Carolina Collaborative for Alternative Preparation. Bookshelves and a large window are in the background.

August 7, 2023

U.S. Department of Labor certifies CarolinaCAP as an apprenticeship with assistance from Apprenticeship Carolina

This designation allows increased benefits for program participants. The Carolina Collaborative for Alternative Preparation (CarolinaCAP) is now a certified apprenticeship through Apprenticeship…

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Several people sit in a classroom or seminar setting facing a speaker at the front. One person in the foreground raises their hand to ask a question. The atmosphere appears attentive and engaged.

July 26, 2023

Lead and Follow: My Journey to the Classroom

by Rashard Burrows Since primary school, teachers have told us to take initiative and be leaders rather than followers. When transitioning in a line, we were told, “Follow the leader.” But when the…

ImpactStoriesMicro-credentials
A woman wearing glasses and a yellow patterned top speaks to three other women in a bright room, gesturing with her hands. They appear to be having a discussion or meeting near large windows.

July 25, 2023

Personalized Learning: It’s Not Just for Kids

by Dr. Sarah Bowie Six pairs of eyes focus on the Smart Board screen at the front of the room and on me as I click to the final slide of the presentation on goal setting with reading strategies.…

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July 20, 2023

CarolinaCAP – Year Four Annual Report

CarolinaCAP is delighted to share the annual report for Proviso 1A.66, which summarizes activities in year four of the Carolina Collaborative for Alternative Preparation (CarolinaCAP). The report…

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April 17, 2023

CarolinaCAP – Quarterly Report / Year Three : Q3

As the CarolinaCAP licensure pathway continues to meet the needs of South Carolina school districts by supporting candidates who want to teach in schools across the state, our team is proud to…

StoriesMicro-credentials
A group of students celebrates around two laptops in a classroom, raising their hands in excitement. A teacher stands nearby, smiling. World maps and bookshelves are visible in the background.

April 11, 2023

Unpacking Problems? Invite Teachers to the Table

by Dottie Adams, 8th grade science teacher, Hand Middle School, Richland County School District One “Be brave, be kind, and be an includer.” These are the words that we say to our daughter and son…

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January 11, 2023

CarolinaCAP – Quarterly Report / Year Three : Q2

The CarolinaCAP team is pleased to present to you our Year 3: Quarter 2 report. This quarter, we placed even more CarolinaCAP candidates in districts and schools with hard-to-staff classrooms, and…

ImpactStoriesMicro-credentials
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November 1, 2022

South Carolina Among States Looking to Micro-Credentials to Reduce Teacher Turnover

by Bev Perdue, Governor of North Carolina (2009-2013) Chair and Founder, digiLEARN Recently, South Carolina State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman said, “If we are truly committed to…

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November 1, 2022

CarolinaCAP – Quarterly Report / Year Three : Q1

The CarolinaCAP team is pleased to present our 2022-2023 Quarter One report. After you read this document, please feel free to reach out to us with any questions, comments, or ideas you may have…

ImpactStoriesMicro-credentials
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September 22, 2022

Personalized Professional Learning: The Parachute Leaders Need

by  Katrina L. Singletary, Director of Secondary Education, School District of Newberry County Imagine you’re preparing to jump out of an airplane, and your instructor informs you your parachute may…

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Two women sit closely at a table, looking at a smartphone together, possibly discussing CarolinaCAP. Another woman sits in the background using her phone. Notebooks, a laptop, and a coffee cup are on the table.

September 8, 2022

Leading With Love: What Impact Will You Leave Behind?

By Kentrina Bridges Being born into a family filled with love makes it easy to love. Showing understanding, compassion, and respect to all becomes automatic. Now imagine you were never provided those…

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July 26, 2022

CarolinaCAP – Year Three Annual Report

The Carolina Collaborative for Alternative Preparation (CarolinaCAP) is a high-quality, targeted alternative preparation pathway administered by the University of South Carolina (UofSC) in…

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Children sit at desks in a classroom, some with hands raised, facing a teacher standing at the front near a whiteboard and a projected screen. The room is well-lit with large windows on one side.

July 15, 2022

An Alternative Certification Pathway You Want to Support

By Kathy Schwalbe Recently, a South Carolina teacher posed a question about policymakers continuing to entertain the idea of “shortcuts” for people to become teachers in our state. She asked, “How do…

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