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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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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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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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June 14, 2022

Rising to the Challenge

By Brad Washington I knew sooner or later that a classroom would be calling my name. I worked with the Boys & Girls Club for more than ten years and as a behavior interventionist for seven years…

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A CarolinaCAP teacher gives a high five to a smiling young girl at a table with three other children in a colorful classroom. The children are playing with educational toys and appear engaged and happy.

April 28, 2022

From Obstacle to Opportunity: The Story of an Accidental Middle School Teacher

From the time I can remember my answer to the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” was always the same. A teacher. But life is a series of paths filled with unexpected twists and…

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March 23, 2022

CarolinaCAP – Q2 Report

CarolinaCAP continues to meet the needs of South Carolina school districts by supporting candidates who want to teach in schools across the state. Read more about program impact in the Year Two Q2…

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December 9, 2021

CarolinaCAP – Y2 Q3 Report

CarolinaCAP continues to meet the needs of South Carolina school districts by supporting candidates who want to teach in schools across the state. Read more about program impact in the Year Two Q3…

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December 9, 2021

CarolinaCAP – Y2 Q1 Report

CarolinaCAP continues to meet the needs of South Carolina school districts by supporting candidates who want to teach in schools across the state. Read more about program impact in the Year Two Q1…

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December 9, 2021

CarolinaCAP – Year Two Annual Report

Executive Summary The University of South Carolina (UofSC), Mira Education, and rural school districts in South Carolina are in partnership building a three-year, high-quality alternative teacher…

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December 9, 2021

CarolinaCAP – Year Two Report

CarolinaCAP is a non-degree alternative pathway leading to full licensure for candidates in partner districts via a high-quality experience in teaching that marries the expertise of local teachers,…

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January 29, 2021

Life Didn’t Come with a Map

Adadra Neville  Social Studies Teacher at Williston Elko Middle School   We all remember the Robert Frost poem about two roads diverging in the woods. I’ve thought about that concept many times…

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January 11, 2021

CarolinaCAP Year Two Q2 Report

CarolinaCAP continues to meet the needs of South Carolina school districts by supporting candidates who want to teach in schools across the state. Read more about program impact in the Year Two Q2…

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September 17, 2020

CarolinaCAP Year One Quarter Four Report

CarolinaCAP is a non-degree program leading to full licensure for candidates in partner districts with with the goal to create a high-quality alternative pathway into teaching that marries the…

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June 23, 2020

Spurring Innovation Through Collaboration in Rural South Carolina

As South Carolina’s flagship institution, the University of South Carolina’s College of Education is committed to meeting the needs of communities across the state. With 20% of schools classified as…

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