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 2025-26 Academic Year:
750+
TEACHERS SERVED SINCE 2017
306
TEACHERS CURRENTLY BEING SERVED
17
PARTNER DISTRICTS
290+
ELIGIBLE SCHOOLS
29
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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What an incredible evening at the Champions of Education Awards Gala!
CarolinaTIP was proud to celebrate three outstanding former CarolinaTIP teachers who were recognized for their excellence and impact in education.
Sarah Harllee received the Outstanding New Teacher Award
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University Induction Manager Angela Adams staffs a CarolinaTIP information table at the recent SCAMLE conference during a reception for USC College of Education Alumni, a chance to connect with current and former TIP teachers, district partners, and USC faculty and staff.
CarolinaTIP coaches aren’t just supporting teachers — they’re growing right alongside them. Why does this matter?
Because when coaches grow:
• Questions get stronger
• Conversations get deeper
• Support becomes more strategic
• Teachers gain greater clarity and confidence
Today, we celebrate our Year 3 CarolinaTIP teachers—educators who’ve completed the journey from novice to leader.
These teachers are proof that with the right support, growth becomes transformation.
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Y1 CarolinaTIP teacher Yzaria Kinsale and Y2 CarolinaTIP teacher Erial Cooper (both of Blythewood Middle School in Richland 2) presented at the recent SCAMLE conference. These teachers were two of four current TIP teachers who, along with multiple TIP Completers were expanding
Congratulations to Jasmine Daniels, News19 Teacher of the Week!
From courtroom dreams to classroom impact, she’s changing lives with positivity, creativity, and “hard love.” “These children are my legacy.” And what a legacy she’s building.
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