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CarolinaCAP:

Application Process

Home | What We Do | Featured Programs | CarolinaCAP | Application Process

The CarolinaCAP Application Process

Step 1.
Create a profile and submit a pre-screening form via the CarolinaCAP Platform

Step 2.
Submit official transcripts to CarolinaCAPApplicant@sc.edu or

Attn: Stacy Dixon
Wardlaw 113 or 201 F (Partnership Hub)
820 Main Street
Columbia, SC 29208

Step 3.

Receive a CarolinaCAP Evaluation Letter

Step 4.
Schedule, take, and pass the content area for Praxis II

Step 5.
Complete Stewards of Children Darkness to Light Online Training

Step 6.
Become the Teacher of Record in a CarolinaCAP Partnering District. CarolinaCAP is notified by receiving a Confirmation of Hire from the Partner District.

Step 7.
Attend a Mandatory in-person 2 day Orientation.

South Carolina Department of Education Application Process Steps

Step 1.
Apply for the CarolinaCAP AltCert program at the SCDE CATS Portal

Step 2.
Submit your official transcripts transcripts@ed.sc.gov
or
Office of Educator Services 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223

Step 3.
Submit all required documents CATS Portal: FBI/SLED, Fingerprints, $105 Application Fee, Praxis II Scores Darkness to Light Certificate

Step 4.
Received statement of eligibility from the SCDE

Start The Pre-Screening Process Today!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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Helpful Links

Course Approval Contract Form [pdf]

Office of Educational Outreach Policies [pdf]

Sample Memorandum of Understanding [pdf]

USCERA Guide [pdf]

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CarolinaCAP Teacher Application

Course Approval Contract Form [pdf]

Contact Us

Cindy Van Buren, Director
803-777-6417
vanburen@sc.edu

Marie Cook, Assistant Director
803-777-3069
cookm@mailbox.sc.edu

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