The State Board of Education and the Department of Education shall review and refine, as necessary, the professional performance dimensions in the state's teacher evaluation program (ADEPT) established in Section 59-26-30(B) to ensure the dimensions are consistent with nationally recognized performance-based accreditation standards and certification standards of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification standards. National board certified teachers shall be included in this review. A report on the changes to the dimensions must be provided to the Education and Public Works Committee of the House of Representatives and the Education Committee of the Senate no later than September 1, 2001. The Department of Education shall implement a pilot program to develop procedures and obtain information for including student achievement as a component in the teacher evaluation program (ADEPT). No fewer than five school districts must participate in the development and pilot of the procedures. At least one district designated as impaired is to be included in the pilot if the district chooses. The development of the program is to begin no later than September 1, 2000. A report on the progress of the project and recommendations concerning its implementation is due to the Education Committee of the Senate and the Education and Public Works Committee of the House of Representatives by March 1, 2001.
Further, the Department of Education shall develop guidelines for the teacher induction program, established in Section 59-26-20, which shall include sustained long-term coaching and assistance. Information on best practices in teacher induction programs must be disseminated to school districts. By July 1, 2000, the State Department of Education shall adopt criteria for the selection and training of teachers who serve as mentors for new teachers as a part of the induction program.
HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 393, Section 4.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 5 - State Board Of Education
Section 59-5-10. Composition and organization of State Board of Education.
Section 59-5-20. Persons eligible for membership; oath.
Section 59-5-30. Compensation of members.
Section 59-5-40. Meetings of Board; quorum; seal.
Section 59-5-50. Records, papers, and effects of Board; minutes of proceedings.
Section 59-5-60. General powers of Board.
Section 59-5-61. Secondary occupational career and technology education courses for school district.
Section 59-5-63. Unencumbered time requirement; policies; school district adoptions.
Section 59-5-65. Powers and responsibilities of State Board of Education.
Section 59-5-68. Uniform grading scale.
Section 59-5-69. Implementation of regulations concerning Education Improvement Act.
Section 59-5-70. Hearings and hearing offices.
Section 59-5-75. Out-of-field permits and teaching.
Section 59-5-85. Teacher evaluation program standards and procedures.
Section 59-5-95. Panels created to review accreditation requirements; membership; duties.
Section 59-5-100. Powers and duties of Board.
Section 59-5-110. School system survey.
Section 59-5-120. Prescription of rules and promulgation of regulations.
Section 59-5-130. Members shall not contract with Board.
Section 59-5-135. Governor's Institute of Reading; functions; funding.
Section 59-5-150. Awards for civic contribution to public education.
Section 59-5-160. Graduation of children who are new to South Carolina.