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CERRA and the South Carolina Department of Education are partnering with TeachSC, an initiative aimed at helping make the path to teaching as accessible as possible. This partnership allows all future educators access to free test preparation resources through Study.com. This initiative aims to unlock opportunities for future educators who need assistance preparing for their teacher certification tests.

Aspiring South Carolina educators are encouraged to take advantage of the free access to Praxis test prep provided through this partnership.

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Our Programs

CERRA provides a number of programs that serve as a national model for teacher recruitment and teacher leadership initiatives. CERRA segments its program offerings into three areas: Pre-Collegiate, Collegiate, and Service.

Our pre-collegiate middle school teacher recruitment program

Learn More About ProTeam

Our pre-collegiate high school teacher recruitment program

Learn More About Teacher Cadets

Our collegiate teacher recruitment program

Learn More About Teaching Fellows

Supporting the development of new teachers

Learn More About Mentoring & Induction

Advancing the teaching profession

Learn More About Teacher Leadership

Our Services

CERRA offers an array of services and programs that impact the recruitment, retention, and advancement of teachers from middle school through their professional careers. Our services are designed to support our mission and help public schools locate high quality educators to lead classrooms.

Our News & Events

Upcoming CERRA Events

January 6, 2024: Pre-Collegiate Collaborative Meeting
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm EST
Location: This online meeting is for Pre-Collegiate Teachers. Zoom links to the meeting were emailed to participants.

March 7, 2024: Pre-Collegiate Collaborative Meeting
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm EST
Location: This online meeting is for Pre-Collegiate Teachers. Zoom links to the meeting were emailed to participants.

October 1, 2024: Teaching Fellows Application Opens.
Location: This application can be found in the Teaching Fellows tab on the CERRA.org website.

December 1, 2024: Teaching Fellows Application Closes.
Watch for information about interviews and when Fellowships are awarded in the spring.