Welcome to the Center of Excellence
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
Upcoming Events, Courses & Workshops
2019 Summer Institute
The Center will be having their 2019 Summer Institute on June 19th and 20th. There are scheduled keynotes from Dr. William Parrett, Dr. Kathleen Budge,
2019 Center of Excellence Research Consortium (COERC)
Save the date! The Center of Excellence Research Consortium (COERC) is convened annually to facilitate collaboration among research scholars, school district leaders, and practitioners interested
Edcamp Palmetto: Florence
What is Edcamp? Edcamp is a nationally-acclaimed “unconference” model that utilizes an informal and flexible discussion format that allows participants to bring ideas, interests, and questions
Resilience Movie Screening
This hour-long movie chronicles a new movement among pediatricians, therapists, educators, and communities who are using cutting-edge brain science to disrupt cycles of violence, addiction,
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.
