Are you interested in teaching in South Carolina? Visit CERRA.org and click on Services to find the Educator Career Fairs just for you!
https://www.cerra.org/page/career-fairs
CERRA and the SC National Board Network are hosting a FREE National Board Conference on January 24, 2026. Teachers interested in the support sessions should register using the QR code. There will also be a strand of sessions for current NBCTs who wish to know more about MOC, advocacy, and supporting candidates. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
CERRA and the SC National Board Network are hosting a FREE National Board Conference on January 24, 2026. Teachers interested in the support sessions should register using the QR code or by using this link https://tinyurl.com/yewejua3.. There will also be a strand of sessions for current NBCTs who wish to know more about MOC, advocacy, and supporting candidates. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
https://tinyurl.com/yewejua3
https://tinyurl.com/yewejua3
The Richard W. Riley College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences at Winthrop University, together with the Rex Institute, is excited to invite nominations for our annual Jessie Little “Leading the Way” Award—a celebration of truly exceptional South Carolina educators.
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
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.
Train-the-Trainer Workshop
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.
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.
The Ken Bower Scholarship application window is open from November 15, 2025, to February 15, 2026. Visit cerra.org to begin the application process.
The CERRA team is excited to showcase the incredible efforts happening across the state in educator recruitment, retention, and advancement efforts. Check out our latest quarterly newsletter at https://heyzine.com/flip-book/12c19ca856.html#page/1.
SCDE & Taiwan Ministry of Education Strengthen Ties The new agreement expands language instruction, teacher exchanges, and cultural learning opportunities for South Carolina students and educators. In a step toward expanding global learning opportunities, education leaders from South Carolina and Taiwan came together to finalize a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will strengthen international collaboration in K–12 education.
https://tinyurl.com/bdhxm6yx
https://tinyurl.com/bdhxm6yx
Where are you in the process of becoming National Board Certified? Are you at the beginning and have questions about your next steps OR are you getting ready to Maintain your Certification? Join us for one of our NB Webinars and we can answer your questions and help guide you on your way.
Where are you in the process of becoming National Board Certified? Are you at the beginning and have questions about your next steps OR are you getting ready to Maintain your Certification? Join us for one of our NB Webinars and we can answer your questions and help guide you on your way.
Where are you in the process of becoming National Board Certified? Are you at the beginning and have questions about your next steps OR are you getting ready to Maintain your Certification? Join us for one of our NB Webinars and we can answer your questions and help guide you on your way.
Statehouse Report: S.C. teachers see millions in merit bonuses.
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.
https://tinyurl.com/45ubk96f
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.
https://tinyurl.com/45ubk96f
Where are you in the process of becoming National Board Certified? Are you at the beginning and have questions about your next steps OR are you getting ready to Maintain your Certification? Join us for one of our NB Webinars and we can answer your questions and help guide you on your way.
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!
Bojangles Foundation honors local teacher, donates books!
Corey Bedenbaugh, a social studies teacher at Batesburg-Leesville Middle School, is South Carolina’s Bojangles Foundation Teacher of the Year.
https://tinyurl.com/yx352pjj
💸 Want to know how to afford your teacher preparation program? Join TeachSC’s free event on August 26 to explore scholarships, loan forgiveness, and financial aid.
👉 bit.ly/TeachSCFund101CERRA
👉 bit.ly/TeachSCFund101CERRA
What you'll get when you sign up for Teach South Carolina.
https://youtu.be/DYGHXHoRdxU?si=dd9wrCzDMEK6F1Jf
https://youtu.be/DYGHXHoRdxU?si=dd9wrCzDMEK6F1Jf
📢 Already have a bachelor’s degree and want to become a teacher? Join TeachSC’s free info session on August 20 to explore alternative certification options and get support to kickstart your teaching career.
https://bit.ly/AltPathTeachSCCERRA
https://bit.ly/AltPathTeachSCCERRA
