Where are you in the process of becoming National Board Certified? Are you at the beginning and have questions about your next steps for certification OR are you getting ready to Maintain your Certification?
Join us for one of our 2026 NB Webinars and we can answer your questions and help guide you on your way. January 7th for Initial Certification and January 14th for Maintenance of Certification.
CERRA Celebrates, Erica McCrary!
Erica McCray, Principal at Riverwalk Academy in Rock Hill, was named the latest recipient of a national educational excellence award.
She received a surprise $25,000 cash prize and the National Milken Educator Award.
The prestigious honor, created by philanthropist Lowell Milken has been described as the “Oscars of teaching,” according to the Milken Family Foundation. The organization has recognized outstanding teachers for nearly four decades.
Save the Date! Sign up for the Jingle and Mingle, Reindeer Edition of the Virtual Mentoring and Induction Support sessions on December 17th!
Register today!
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Mentor & Induction Virtual Support Session
Welcome to our new support program for all South Carolina Mentors and Induction Teachers! Each month, you'll have access to opportunities for evaluation support, discussions on teacher expectations, Q&A sessions, resource highlights, and motivational messages. Our next Support Session is December 17th! Register now! https://cerra.wufoo.com/forms/zxr408z1bm9cwo/
This award honors teachers who shine not only in their own classrooms, but who also go above and beyond to lift others up. We’re looking for educators who mentor beginning (and veteran!) teachers, support pre-service teachers in field or clinical placements, or serve as remarkable Teacher Cadet instructors. These are the educators who shape educators—those who model excellence, inspire growth, and strengthen the profession as a whole.
The Leading the Way Award recipient will receive up to $2,500, and thanks to generous support, we have also been able to recognize runners-up with monetary awards each year. The program continues to grow, and this year, we’re aiming for our strongest pool of nominations yet.
If you know a teacher who is truly “leading the way,” please take a moment to nominate them—and feel free to share the nomination form widely with colleagues, schools, and networks across the state. Your nomination helps highlight and honor the educators who make a lasting impact across South Carolina.
Let’s set a record this year—and celebrate the incredible talent in South Carolina’s schools!
Nominations are due Monday, December 15th.
Nomination link: https://tinyurl.com/2x6hstja
Save the Date!
Mentor & Induction Virtual Support Session
Welcome to our new support program for all South Carolina Mentors and Induction Teachers! Each month, you'll have access to opportunities for evaluation support, discussions on teacher expectations, Q&A sessions, resource highlights, and motivational messages.
On November 13, twenty-seven educators from SC RISE partner districts, schools, and universities participated in a two-day Co-Teaching Train-the-Trainer workshop with Dr. Teresa Heck. The two-day workshop prepared participants to implement the SC RISE whole school co-teaching model of support.
Save the Date! Why not save all the dates and spread the word to your educator friends!
Mentor & Induction Virtual Support Session
Welcome to our new support program for all South Carolina Mentors and Induction Teachers! Each month, you'll have access to opportunities for evaluation support, discussions on teacher expectations, Q&A sessions, resource highlights, and motivational messages.
https://tinyurl.com/bdhxm6yx
South Carolina teachers and principals are using terms like “phenomenal” and “a confidence booster” to describe $4.6 million in teacher merit-based bonuses distributed through Beemok Education’s Excellence in Teaching Awards.
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Join us for assistance with your National Board questions! Are you new to the National Board scene? Don't know how to go about becoming National Board Certified? Or are you in need of Maintenance of your National Board Certification and want to know your next step in the process? No Problem! Check out our October National Board Webinars to get your questions answered!
