An Introduction to Mindfulness: Research and Practice March 5, 2019
Pee Dee Education Center 520 Francis Marion Road, FlorenceLaura Hilb is a Nurse Practitioner who received training from the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Healthcare, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. In this workshop, Laura will provide an overview of research on mindfulness, guide formal and informal mindfulness practices, and discuss ways to integrate present-moment ... Read more
2019 Center of Excellence Research Consortium (COERC) March 21, 2019
South Carolina Department of Archives and History 8301 Parklane Road, ColumbiaThe Center of Excellence Research Consortium (COERC) is convened annually to facilitate collaboration among research scholars, school district leaders, and practitioners interested in studying children of poverty and best educational practices for high poverty schools. The 2019 Consortium will be held in Columbia, SC, and will feature Dylan Wiliam. Dylan Wiliam is Emeritus Professor of ... Read more
EDPD 525 Strategies for Teaching Children of Poverty June 12-21
Francis Marion University 4822 E Palmetto St, FlorenceEDPD 525 Strategies for Teaching Children of Poverty COURSE DETAILS DEADLINE TO REGISTER: June 3, 2019 --Class Size LIMITED-- Meeting Dates Locations Times ... Read more
Teaching American History One Day Seminar August 24, 2019
Francis Marion University 4822 E Palmetto St, FlorenceThe Center of Excellence to Prepare Teachers of Children of Poverty is hosting a Teaching American History One Day Seminar on Saturday August 24, 2019 at the Pee Dee Education Center on the campus of Francis Marion University. This seminar, FREE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS, will use primary source documents to engage teachers in a conversation about the ... Read more
*Postponed* Higher Education Collaboration Meeting March 31, 2020
South Carolina Department of Archives and History 8301 Parklane Road, ColumbiaThe Center of Excellence to Prepare Teachers of Children at Francis Marion University has worked since 2004 to support the needs of teachers across the state who are in search of high-impact practices for under-resourced learners that are grounded in the science of learning. A series of standards inform all actions, and the Center currently ... Read more
*Cancelled* NNPS End of Year Breakfast April 23, 2020
Pee Dee Education Center 520 Francis Marion Road, FlorenceEach year the Center of Excellence hosts a National Network of Partnership Schools End-of-Year Celebration to provide an opportunity for each NNPS school to share their most promising partnership practice and learn from what others have done. This important event is designed to bring school teams together, recognize excellent partnership work, share ideas, and encourage ... Read more
VIRTUAL 2020 Research Consortium (COERC) May 6, 2020
Zoom Webinar SCThe Center of Excellence Research Consortium (COERC) is convened annually to facilitate collaboration among research scholars, school district leaders, and practitioners interested in studying children of poverty and best educational practices for high poverty schools. The 2020 Consortium will be held in Columbia, SC, and will feature Lorin Anderson. You can register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/center-of-excellence-research-consortium-lorin-w-anderson-tickets-102691186102 VIRTUAL 2020 ... Read more
CANCELLED Summer Institute Poverty Simulation June 16
Francis Marion University 4822 E Palmetto St, FlorenceA Pre-Conference Poverty Simulation is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16. This half-day event is designed to promote greater awareness, increase understanding, and inspire local change. Attendees role-play four 15-minute 'weeks' in poverty and the stressors faced by many under-resourced families. Registration is limited to 88 participants. Registration is separate for this pre-conference activity. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/13th-annual-summer-institute-2020-tickets-98039750533
2020 Summer Institute NOW ONLINE!
FlorenceThe national health crisis has prompted the Center of Excellence to Prepare Teachers of Children of Poverty to reconfigure its traditionally face-to-face Summer Institute as a distance event that provides participants with practical, research-based information centered on revealing the potential of under-resourced (and ALL!) learners. There are two ways to view 15+ webinars presented by nationally recognized ... Read more
TCOP Scholars 2020-2021 Kickoff
Zoom Webinar SCJoin us for our first Teaching Child of Poverty (TCOP) Scholars meeting of the 2020-2021 school year. TCOP is a professional organization that provides intensive opportunities for pre-service and in-service teachers to engage in activities specifically related to their work with under-resourced learners. Monthly meetings will be held virtually or on campus and include opportunities ... Read more
Virtual Center Partner Meeting
Pee Dee Education Center 520 Francis Marion Road, FlorenceMore information and a Zoom link coming soon!
P-12 Outreach Project Grant Submission Deadline
Francis Marion University 4822 E Palmetto St, FlorenceThe Center supports school-based initiatives designed to provide services and support for P-12 teachers of children of poverty as they seek to address identified questions related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. A competitive application process that includes initial support for proposal development from the Center is used by the Center to identify viable projects for ... Read more
TCOP Scholars Meeting
Pee Dee Education Center 520 Francis Marion Road, FlorenceTeaching Child of Poverty (TCOP) Scholars is a professional organization that provides intensive opportunities for pre-service and in-service teachers to engage in activities specifically related to their work with under-resourced learners. Monthly meetings will be held virtually or on campus and include opportunities for professional study, networking, and service.
Online Professional Learning Series: Featuring Gerry Brooks
Zoom Webinar SCFunny Man Gerry Brooks will kickoff our Online Professional Learning Series on October 6th. Subscribe SOON for access to the entire Online Professional Learning Series, including four live webinars, each with limited access, plus extended access to more than 20 hours of bonus content, also delivered by national research leaders and proven practitioners. Earn professional development credit ... Read more
TCOP Scholars Meeting
Pee Dee Education Center 520 Francis Marion Road, FlorenceTeaching Child of Poverty (TCOP) Scholars is a professional organization that provides intensive opportunities for pre-service and in-service teachers to engage in activities specifically related to their work with under-resourced learners. Monthly meetings will be held virtually or on campus and include opportunities for professional study, networking, and service.
Online Professional Learning Series: Featuring Robert Jackson
Francis Marion University 4822 E Palmetto St, FlorenceOur Second Featured Presenter in our Online Professional Learning Series: Robert Jackson Coming November 5th! Subscribe SOON for access to the entire Online Professional Learning Series, including four live webinars, each with limited access, plus extended access to more than 20 hours of bonus content, also delivered by national research leaders and proven practitioners. Earn professional development ... Read more
TCOP Scholars Meeting
Pee Dee Education Center 520 Francis Marion Road, FlorenceTeaching Child of Poverty (TCOP) Scholars is a professional organization that provides intensive opportunities for pre-service and in-service teachers to engage in activities specifically related to their work with under-resourced learners. Monthly meetings will be held virtually or on campus and include opportunities for professional study, networking, and service.
Online Professional Learning Series: Featuring Eric Jensen
Francis Marion University 4822 E Palmetto St, FlorenceOur Third Featured Presenter in our Online Professional Learning Series: Eric Jensen Coming January 21, 2021! Subscribe SOON for access to the entire Online Professional Learning Series, including four live webinars, each with limited access, plus extended access to more than 20 hours of bonus content, also delivered by national research leaders and proven practitioners. Earn professional ... Read more
Book Study Series: Turning High Poverty Schools into High Performing Schools
Francis Marion University 4822 E Palmetto St, FlorenceBook Study Series: Turning High Poverty Schools into High Performing Schools with Kathleen Budge and William Parrett Learn how to disrupt the adverse effects of poverty and support your students in ways that enable them to succeed in school and in life. In this second edition, the authors show you how your school can close ... Read more
