What makes CarolinaTIP different?
The Carolina Teacher Induction Program, known as CarolinaTIP, is a collaboration between the University of South Carolina’s College of Education and school districts across South Carolina. This three-year program helps new teachers make the transition from learning how to teach to teaching and leading in classrooms of their own. The program provides support to novice teachers through CarolinaTIP Teacher Sessions, personalized coaching, and a community of novice educators. Through completion of the program and with the guidance of Carolina Coaches, participating teachers are able to increase their self-efficacy and build a solid professional foundation.
CarolinaTIP is designed to be a bridge between teacher preparation and the classroom, providing support in clinical application of pedagogical theory to the novice teacher with the purpose of positively impacting teacher retention. The university-based induction program provides support that is strategically aligned to the stages of new teacher development; aimed at meeting the evolving needs of first-, second-, and third-year teachers.
CarolinaTIP approaches support from a holistic stance with the aim of growing the comprehensive capacity of new teachers utilizing responsive support, goals-based coaching, and leadership development. The goal of the program is to help novice teachers develop the tools and capacity needed to persevere and thrive in the profession and meet the needs of South Carolina’s students.
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While CarolinaTIP does not replace the invaluable support a teacher receives from their school and district, the program does provide an added layer of support for novice teachers. Program support is anchored on the principle of offering teacher-focused support that is responsive to the individual needs of the teacher and targeted at increasing their hope, confidence, and capacity. Due to the program’s external, non-evaluative nature, CarolinaTIP is uniquely positioned to supplement the necessary, beneficial induction support offered by districts and schools.
In addition to coaching, sessions, and community, participating teachers are provided the opportunity to engage in personalized professional development through microcredentials. Program participants are also provided the opportunity to take a graduate course designed to help new teachers transform their classroom management, at no cost to the teacher.
As of the 2023-2024 Academic Year:
500+
TEACHERS SERVED SINCE 2017
207
TEACHERS CURRENTLY BEING SERVED
9
PARTNER DISTRICTS
200+
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
17
COACHES
CarolinaTIP serves teachers in all three years of the program, representing more than 30 education preparation programs at universities and colleges other than USC (Columbia), as well as teachers from multiple alternative certification pathways.
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Partnerships like the one with Kershaw County School District remind us what’s possible when schools invest in people. Thank you for being part of the CarolinaTIP family. #TeacherInduction #CarolinaTIP
CarolinaTIP is proud to partner with Richland 2 in growing, supporting, and celebrating new teachers. We’re grateful for your dedication to teacher development and your belief in what’s possible when we walk alongside early career teachers. #CarolinaTIP #TeacherLeadership
Thank you, Chesterfield School District, for making space for support, reflection, and growth. CarolinaTIP is proud to partner with you in building a strong foundation for early career teachers. #CarolinaTIP #EducatorSupport
We’re so excited to welcome Fairfield County educators into the CarolinaTIP family! Your commitment to supporting early-career teachers is inspiring, and we’re honored to be part of the journey. Here’s to growth, connection, and making a positive difference together!
CarolinaTIP gives you space to grow, not just as a teacher, but as a whole person. Through coaching and reflection, you’ll focus on your goals, your identity, and your future in the profession. Because your growth matters too.
Starting your teaching journey can feel overwhelming. CarolinaTIP is here to change that. With experienced coaches, a network of fellow new educators, and space to reflect, grow, and breathe, TIP offers the kind of support that’s personal, practical, and powerful. You’ll walk…
