Welcome to the Center of Excellence
Upcoming Events, Courses & Workshops
2019 Summer Institute June 19 and 20, 2019
The Center will be having its 2019 Summer Institute on June 19 and 20. There are scheduled keynotes from Dr. William Parrett, Dr. Kathleen Budge,
2019 Summer Institute Pre-Conference Poverty Simulation June 18, 2019
A Pre-Conference Poverty Simulation is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18. This half-day event is designed to promote greater awareness, increase understanding, and inspire local change. Attendees role-play
2019 Summer 1 EDPD 525 Course June 12 – June 21, 2019
EDPD 525 COURSE DETAILS DEADLINE TO REGISTER: June 3, 2019 –Class Size LIMITED– Meeting Dates Locations
2019 Center of Excellence Research Consortium (COERC) March 21, 2019
The Center of Excellence Research Consortium (COERC) is convened annually to facilitate collaboration among research scholars, school district leaders, and practitioners interested in studying children
2019 Summer Institute
The 2019 Summer Institute is scheduled for June 19-20. The two-day event will feature keynote presentations by Dr. William Parrett, Dr. Kathleen Budge, Dr. John Hodge, and Todd Nesloney and more than 30 breakout sessions. The Call for Proposals is now available.
Proposals are being accepted and the process is simple.
Questions? Call or email the Center 843-661-1828 or coe@fmarion.edu
Proposals must be received before February 28.
Our goals for promoting the academic success of children in and of poverty in South Carolina and across the nation.
Prepare current and future teachers to educate effectively.
Enhance curriculum, instruction, and assessment in schools.
Serve as the premier resource for educators of children of poverty.
Resources
Resources for 25 Best Practices
Resource Library
SC Poverty Index
SC Department of Education publishes the percentage of students in poverty for each school and district.
Center Publications
Access various Center publications available for online viewing or download.
Conferences & Events
Access information regarding upcoming events and conferences in South Carolina.
Grants Information
Access information about available grants available for South Carolina educators.
Teaching Children of Poverty Scholars (TCOPS)
Student Professional Organization
Teaching Children of Poverty Scholars (TCOPS) was initiated in Fall 2018 on the campus of Francis Marion University. The mission of this new student professional organization is to provide intensive opportunities for pre-service and in-service teachers to engage in activities specifically related to their work with under-resourced learners. Monthly meetings held on campus include opportunities for professional study, networking, and service.
Fall 2018
August 22, September 6, October 11, November 8
Spring 2019
January 24, February 26, March 20, April 18
Newsletters
The Center publishes a monthly newsletter that features items of interest specifically to teachers of children of poverty. Distributed electronically, the newsletter is used to feature best practices and to advertise Center events.
