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
Scholars Meeting
Francis Marion University 4822 E Palmetto St, Florence
Higher Education Collaborative
Francis Marion University 4822 E Palmetto St, FlorenceEach year the Center of Excellence to Prepare Teachers of Children of Poverty at Francis Marion invites representatives from its higher education partners and from sister SC Centers of Excellence to convene to engage in discussions around practices and programs that support the needs of teachers across South Carolina. All interested representatives of Colleges or ... Read more
Online Professional Learning Series: Featuring Tiffany Anderson
Francis Marion University 4822 E Palmetto St, FlorenceOur Final Featured Presenter in our Online Professional Learning Series: Tiffany Anderson Coming March 9, 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
Center of Excellence Research Consortium 2021
Francis Marion University 4822 E Palmetto St, FlorenceOffered FREE via Zoom, but registration is required. Featured Researcher Rich Milner Vanderbilt Peabody College Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair of Education & Professor of Education Department of Teaching and Learning Professor of Leadership, Policy and Organizations (Secondary) Department of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations Professor of Sociology (Secondary) Start Where You Are, But Don't Stay There: Understanding Diversity, Opportunity Gaps, ... Read more
Scholars Meeting
Francis Marion University 4822 E Palmetto St, Florence
School Leaders Collaborative
Francis Marion University 4822 E Palmetto St, FlorenceThe Center of Excellence to Prepare Teachers of Children of Poverty continues to seek ways to serve educators across the state. School leaders in a recent event indicated a need for engagement with others in similar roles, especially since the pandemic has halted most conferences and other non-essential meetings. In response to that need, you ... 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