Lauren Enlow, a teacher at Strom Thurmond High School, created a video to share her launch into personalized learning.

 At Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School (BLES), it always comes down to one question: What is best for children? 

Dori Petriella and Samantha McCarter, teachers at Griggs Road Elementary School in Rock Hill, SC, discuss their approaches to student-centered learning while navigating large class sizes and variation in student ability.

This month's blog post is from a guest author! Lesley Snyder, an 8th grade ELA teacher at Dutch Fork Middle School as well as a Teacher in Residence with Evolving SC, is one of our Competency Fellows. Lesley recently participated in a visit to one of our Inquiry Lab schools and wrote about her experience. You can contact Lesley through Twitter!

Principal Margaret Guiren and instructional coach Laura Falls from Bethany Elementary School discuss how they are supporting teachers' personalized, competency-based learning (PCBL)  journeys with resources like the Office of Personalized Learning's Framework Foundations Series. Read on as they share strategies and key components for helping teachers grow their practice for the benefit of the students they serve.

Sarah Gams, the SCDE Student Learning and Development Program Manager and the 2021 SC Teacher of the Year discusses what it looks like to attend to the needs of learners at various levels. She also shares tips for establishing a culture of collaboration at the start of the year.

Hannah Studemeyer, a Literacy Coordinator for the Office of Special Services in Berkeley County School District, discusses personalized learning from a district viewpoint through the empowerment of teachers and students.  

 At Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School (BLES), it always comes down to one question: What is best for children? 

Three SC schools are piloting the use of the Profile of the SC Graduate Competencies with the support of the Office of Personalized Learning and reDesign. In this series of blog posts, we will follow the journey of each school as they work to make the Profile come alive for both teachers and students. To read about the development of the PSCG competencies, as well as the overarching goals and process of the pilot program, read the first post in this blog series here.

Three SC schools are piloting the use of the Profile of the SC Graduate Competencies with the support of the Office of Personalized Learning and reDesign. In this series of blog posts, we will follow the journey of each school as they work to make the Profile come alive for both teachers and students. To read about the development of the PSCG competencies, as well as the overarching goals and process of the pilot program, read the first post in this blog series.

Three SC schools are piloting the use of the Profile of the SC Graduate Competencies with the support of the Office of Personalized Learning and reDesign. In this series of blog posts, we will follow the journey of each school as they work to make the Profile come alive for both teachers and students.

Stephanie DiStasio chats about how educators can begin to rethink and reimagine our system of education in order to better serve all students in our state. She discusses the importance of mindsets, misconceptions regarding flexibility, and resources that can help educators continue progressing with the work of student-centered learning.

This month's blog post is from a guest author! Lesley Snyder, an 8th grade ELA teacher at Dutch Fork Middle School as well as a Teacher in Residence with Evolving SC, is one of our Competency Fellows. Lesley recently participated in a visit to one of our Inquiry Lab schools and wrote about her experience. You can contact Lesley through Twitter!

Era Roberts, the Assistant Principal for Instruction at Batesburg-Leesville High School in Lexington School District Three, explores personalized learning from a school leadership perspective.

Alyson Wright, a third grade teacher in Fulton County School District, explores the idea of flexible pacing within a personalized learning environment.   

Laying the foundation for 21st century learning at R.B. Stall High School in Charleston County School District

Griggs Road Elementary School principal Nicole Thompson and innovation coach Joy Dillon talk about their school's journey towards personalizing learning for students. Hear more about how they got started, what support looks like for teachers as they implement personalized practices at varied paces, how they are helping parents understand the PCBL shifts happening in classrooms, and how students overall are taking more ownership of their learning journeys!

This month's blog post is from a guest author! Lesley Snyder, an 8th grade ELA teacher at Dutch Fork Middle School as well as a Teacher in Residence with Evolving SC, is one of our Competency Fellows. Lesley recently participated in a visit to one of our Inquiry Lab schools and wrote about her experience. You can contact Lesley through Twitter!

Principal Margaret Guiren and instructional coach Laura Falls from Bethany Elementary School discuss how they are supporting teachers' personalized, competency-based learning (PCBL)  journeys with resources like the Office of Personalized Learning's Framework Foundations Series. Read on as they share strategies and key components for helping teachers grow their practice for the benefit of the students they serve.

Sarah Gams, the SCDE Student Learning and Development Program Manager and the 2021 SC Teacher of the Year discusses what it looks like to attend to the needs of learners at various levels. She also shares tips for establishing a culture of collaboration at the start of the year.

Era Roberts, the Assistant Principal for Instruction at Batesburg-Leesville High School in Lexington School District Three, explores personalized learning from a school leadership perspective.

 Lauren McCauley, the team lead for our office, supports schools and districts in SC as they transition to a personalized, competency-based framework.  Her post discusses how to set goals that are S.M.A.R.T!

 Sarah Catto, a personalized learning coach with our office, supports schools and districts in SC as they transition to a personalized, competency-based framework.  Her new blog series explores the idea of change.

Lauren Vann, a fifth grade teacher at Red Bank Elementary School in Lexington One School District, describes her "why" on this journey of personalizing learning for her students.

Blake Scarborough, a math teacher at Saluda High School, discusses how making the change towards personalized learning can be a scary at first, but well worth it in the end. 

Dr. John Spencer, educator and author of the books Empower, Vintage Innovation, and more shares his take on student-centered learning, what an empowered learner looks like, and getting buy-in from parents. These subtle shifts make a big difference in giving both students and teachers more ownership in their learning journeys!

Dori Petriella and Samantha McCarter, teachers at Griggs Road Elementary School in Rock Hill, SC, discuss their approaches to student-centered learning while navigating large class sizes and variation in student ability.

Tammy Crago, a teacher at Bethany Elementary School, discusses her simplistic approach to providing learning paths for her students. Learn more about her tips and techniques for creating a growth-focused classroom and giving students opportunities to become more independent learners.

Kayla Cook, a first grade teacher at Griggs Road Elementary School in Clover School District, describes how she uses small group instruction to personalize instruction and meet the needs of all of the learners in the classroom.

This month's blog post is from a guest author! Lesley Snyder, an 8th grade ELA teacher at Dutch Fork Middle School as well as a Teacher in Residence with Evolving SC, is one of our Competency Fellows. Lesley recently participated in a visit to one of our Inquiry Lab schools and wrote about her experience. You can contact Lesley through Twitter!

Suzanne Rogers, a teacher at Oconee Academy, teaches ELA to middle and high school students.  Read on to find out more about Suzanne’s approach to student-centered learning in her classroom, even in these times of virtual and hybrid learning.  

Alyson Wright, a third grade teacher in Fulton County School District, explores the idea of flexible pacing within a personalized learning environment.   

Dori Petriella and Samantha McCarter, teachers at Griggs Road Elementary School in Rock Hill, SC, discuss their approaches to student-centered learning while navigating large class sizes and variation in student ability.

Stephanie DiStasio chats about how educators can begin to rethink and reimagine our system of education in order to better serve all students in our state. She discusses the importance of mindsets, misconceptions regarding flexibility, and resources that can help educators continue progressing with the work of student-centered learning.

Griggs Road Elementary School principal Nicole Thompson and innovation coach Joy Dillon talk about their school's journey towards personalizing learning for students. Hear more about how they got started, what support looks like for teachers as they implement personalized practices at varied paces, how they are helping parents understand the PCBL shifts happening in classrooms, and how students overall are taking more ownership of their learning journeys!

This month's blog post is from a guest author! Lesley Snyder, an 8th grade ELA teacher at Dutch Fork Middle School as well as a Teacher in Residence with Evolving SC, is one of our Competency Fellows. Lesley recently participated in a visit to one of our Inquiry Lab schools and wrote about her experience. You can contact Lesley through Twitter!

Principal Margaret Guiren and instructional coach Laura Falls from Bethany Elementary School discuss how they are supporting teachers' personalized, competency-based learning (PCBL)  journeys with resources like the Office of Personalized Learning's Framework Foundations Series. Read on as they share strategies and key components for helping teachers grow their practice for the benefit of the students they serve.

Sarah Gams, the SCDE Student Learning and Development Program Manager and the 2021 SC Teacher of the Year discusses what it looks like to attend to the needs of learners at various levels. She also shares tips for establishing a culture of collaboration at the start of the year.

Era Roberts, the Assistant Principal for Instruction at Batesburg-Leesville High School in Lexington School District Three, explores personalized learning from a school leadership perspective.

Alyson Wright, a third grade teacher in Fulton County School District, explores the idea of flexible pacing within a personalized learning environment.   

Hannah Studemeyer, a Literacy Coordinator for the Office of Special Services in Berkeley County School District, discusses personalized learning from a district viewpoint through the empowerment of teachers and students.  

 Sarah Catto, a personalized learning coach with our office, supports schools and districts in SC as they transition to a personalized, competency-based framework.  Her new blog series explores the idea of change.

So many books, so little time!  If you're looking for a list of the best books to read if you're interested in learning more about personalized learning, these are the ones to begin with.  We have a wide variety, from texts focused on leadership and supporting teams to coaching and classroom teachers' experiences.  Take a look at our recommendations, and you're sure to find your next read!  *All descriptions are directly from the authors' texts*

Megan Maritch and Whitney Coker are teacher coaches at Wando High School in Charleston. They split their time between teaching Algebra and working with their fellow teachers to implement a competency-based, personalized learning system. 

Lauren Vann, a fifth grade teacher at Red Bank Elementary School in Lexington One School District, describes her "why" on this journey of personalizing learning for her students.

Blake Scarborough, a math teacher at Saluda High School, discusses how making the change towards personalized learning can be a scary at first, but well worth it in the end. 

Dr. John Spencer, educator and author of the books Empower, Vintage Innovation, and more shares his take on student-centered learning, what an empowered learner looks like, and getting buy-in from parents. These subtle shifts make a big difference in giving both students and teachers more ownership in their learning journeys!

Tammy Crago, a teacher at Bethany Elementary School, discusses her simplistic approach to providing learning paths for her students. Learn more about her tips and techniques for creating a growth-focused classroom and giving students opportunities to become more independent learners.

Kayla Cook, a first grade teacher at Griggs Road Elementary School in Clover School District, describes how she uses small group instruction to personalize instruction and meet the needs of all of the learners in the classroom.

This month's blog post is from a guest author! Lesley Snyder, an 8th grade ELA teacher at Dutch Fork Middle School as well as a Teacher in Residence with Evolving SC, is one of our Competency Fellows. Lesley recently participated in a visit to one of our Inquiry Lab schools and wrote about her experience. You can contact Lesley through Twitter!

Hannah Studemeyer, a Literacy Coordinator for the Office of Special Services in Berkeley County School District, discusses personalized learning from a district viewpoint through the empowerment of teachers and students.  

Betty Bagley is the superintendent of McCormick County School District.  At the time of authoring this blog, Betty was traveling the state promoting personalized learning and the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate

Principal Margaret Guiren and instructional coach Laura Falls from Bethany Elementary School discuss how they are supporting teachers' personalized, competency-based learning (PCBL)  journeys with resources like the Office of Personalized Learning's Framework Foundations Series. Read on as they share strategies and key components for helping teachers grow their practice for the benefit of the students they serve.

So many books, so little time!  If you're looking for a list of the best books to read if you're interested in learning more about personalized learning, these are the ones to begin with.  We have a wide variety, from texts focused on leadership and supporting teams to coaching and classroom teachers' experiences.  Take a look at our recommendations, and you're sure to find your next read!  *All descriptions are directly from the authors' texts*

So many books, so little time!  If you're looking for a list of the best books to read if you're interested in learning more about personalized learning, these are the ones to begin with.  We have a wide variety, from texts focused on leadership and supporting teams to coaching and classroom teachers' experiences.  Take a look at our recommendations, and you're sure to find your next read!  *All descriptions are directly from the authors' texts*

Lauren Vann, a fifth grade teacher at Red Bank Elementary School in Lexington One School District, describes her "why" on this journey of personalizing learning for her students.

Lauren Enlow, a teacher at Strom Thurmond High School, created a video to share her launch into personalized learning.

Megan Maritch and Whitney Coker are teacher coaches at Wando High School in Charleston. They split their time between teaching Algebra and working with their fellow teachers to implement a competency-based, personalized learning system. 

Tammy Crago, a teacher at Bethany Elementary School, discusses her simplistic approach to providing learning paths for her students. Learn more about her tips and techniques for creating a growth-focused classroom and giving students opportunities to become more independent learners.

Kayla Cook, a first grade teacher at Griggs Road Elementary School in Clover School District, describes how she uses small group instruction to personalize instruction and meet the needs of all of the learners in the classroom.

This month's blog post is from a guest author! Lesley Snyder, an 8th grade ELA teacher at Dutch Fork Middle School as well as a Teacher in Residence with Evolving SC, is one of our Competency Fellows. Lesley recently participated in a visit to one of our Inquiry Lab schools and wrote about her experience. You can contact Lesley through Twitter!

Suzanne Rogers, a teacher at Oconee Academy, teaches ELA to middle and high school students.  Read on to find out more about Suzanne’s approach to student-centered learning in her classroom, even in these times of virtual and hybrid learning.  

 Lauren McCauley, the team lead for our office, supports schools and districts in SC as they transition to a personalized, competency-based framework.  Her post discusses how to set goals that are S.M.A.R.T!

 At Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School (BLES), it always comes down to one question: What is best for children? 

Tammy Crago, a teacher at Bethany Elementary School, discusses her simplistic approach to providing learning paths for her students. Learn more about her tips and techniques for creating a growth-focused classroom and giving students opportunities to become more independent learners.

Kayla Cook, a first grade teacher at Griggs Road Elementary School in Clover School District, describes how she uses small group instruction to personalize instruction and meet the needs of all of the learners in the classroom.

This month's blog post is from a guest author! Lesley Snyder, an 8th grade ELA teacher at Dutch Fork Middle School as well as a Teacher in Residence with Evolving SC, is one of our Competency Fellows. Lesley recently participated in a visit to one of our Inquiry Lab schools and wrote about her experience. You can contact Lesley through Twitter!

Suzanne Rogers, a teacher at Oconee Academy, teaches ELA to middle and high school students.  Read on to find out more about Suzanne’s approach to student-centered learning in her classroom, even in these times of virtual and hybrid learning.  

Dori Petriella and Samantha McCarter, teachers at Griggs Road Elementary School in Rock Hill, SC, discuss their approaches to student-centered learning while navigating large class sizes and variation in student ability.

Dr. John Spencer, educator and author of the books Empower, Vintage Innovation, and more shares his take on student-centered learning, what an empowered learner looks like, and getting buy-in from parents. These subtle shifts make a big difference in giving both students and teachers more ownership in their learning journeys!