School Improvement Designations
School Improvement Designations
Under the Every Student Succeeds Act, states must identify schools that meet certain criteria that classify them as schools in need of improvement. The South Carolina Department of Education has developed a South Carolina School Improvement Designation document explaining the criteria, identifications, and support these schools receive.
*Information above provided by the SCDE Office of Leadership Effectiveness May 2025
SC School Improvement Framework
2024-2025 Accountability Manual
SCDE Memo - 1.28.2025 - Updates to Identification and Exit Criteria
USDE School Improvement Non-Regulatory Guidance - January 2025
ATSI SCDE Training Resources - Subgroup Support - February 2025
School Improvement Subgroup Successes - ESSA Academy - March 2025
Understanding School Improvement Designations and What to Do - ESSA Academy - March 2025
Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA) & Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) Template
Elementary and Middle Improvement Plan Template
FY25 School Improvement Planning Meeting (PowerPoint, Recording)
Federal Program Contact Information
Tracie Sweet
Director of Federal Programs
803-960-8609
tsweet@sccharter.org
Andrea Green
Federal Grants Coordinator
803-260-2754
agreen@sccharter.org