2019 Events
The mission of the Center is to increase the achievement of children of poverty by improving the quality of undergraduate teacher preparation, graduate teacher preparation, and the professional development of
in-service teachers.
Center Grants Available
P-12 Professional Development Outreach Project Grants
Projects will be funded up to $5,000 for the 2019-2020 academic year
Proposal deadline August 15, 2019
School, Family, and Community Partnerships
National Network of Partnership Schools Outreach Projects
Proposal deadline August 30, 2019
Congratulations Graduates!
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.
2019 - 2020 Meeting Schedule Coming Soon
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
Access searchable database of Center-recommended resources aligned with each of 25 Best Practices.
Resource Library
The Center houses a lending library of resources relevant to the education of children of poverty, including videos, books, and other print resources. Holdings are continuously expanded to support educators’ needs for current research-based resources.
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.
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.
