Cindy Van Buren
@Cindy_Van_Buren
Education, Politics, College Football. Lake Murray, Bird Watching, Thinking, Doing
CarolinaCAP was proud to present at #NASDTEC2025! Tria Grant, Dr. Janine Krebs & Dr. Deanna Taylor shared “Spurring Innovation at USC,” highlighting how the 4Cs strengthen effective preparation models. Grateful for the chance to learn and lead in Charlotte! #TeacherPrep #4Cs
So appreciative of the Governor and the Legislature for the support that allows these programs to do great work for teachers in South Carolina!
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! Thanks @henrymcmaster & SC lawmakers for supporting @UofSCEducation — SC’s flagship and largest teacher preparer. Your backing of our grads & programs like Carolina CAP, TIP & SC TEACHER is paying dividends in classrooms & communities across SC!
This is a great opportunity for the right person to join a strong and dedicated team. Message me for details.
#SCTEACHER is looking for a Strategy + Operations Manager! This position will support/oversee operations of organizational procedures, manage the budget + project timelines, coordinate events & more. Learn more & apply: heyor.ca/ucW1yT #k12 #edresearch #sc #eddata
SC teachers! Don’t forget to complete the statewide SC Teacher Working Conditions Survey by Friday!
Due to inclement weather delays in Jan., we’re offering more time for #teachers to take the #SCTeacherWorkingConditionsSurvey. Personnel administrators & principals, check your district email for resources you can share to encourage teacher survey participation. #sc #k12 #learn
Join us for Inquiry Matters, a half-day conference on inquiry-based learning & collaboration! 📅 April 26, 2025 | ⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM 📍 Center for Inquiry, Columbia, SC 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/InquiryMatters…
Are you a Champion of Education? Are you a supporter of the University of South Carolina? If so, please join us for the third annual Champions of Education Gala on March 27. Get your tickets now and join us for a fun and impactful event.
Calling SC school districts and organizations - We can help you with your professional development needs at a fraction of the cost through CarolinaCrED CORE.
CarolinaCrED CORE’s Flat Rate Contract Courses offer cost-effective and impactful professional learning opportunities. With up to 25 participants per course for just $12,000, districts save 72% compared to traditional tuition. Our current course offerings include: -Project-Based…
If you work in a SC district or org and want to know more about how to personalize the professional learning of your teams, join us for this webinar offered by the @UofSCEducation. #PartneringWithPurpose
Join us in December for a Core Informational Webinar. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
Exciting things are happening in the @CEP_USC as we work to catalyze the state's resources to improve schools and communities. #ParterningWithPurpose mailchi.mp/sc.edu/center-…
Here is the real story on teachers exiting classrooms in SC. So much to unpack here. Early career teachers still comprise the largest group of leavers. We have to continue to work to retain them. sc-teacher.org/TES-summary-oc…
These Four C’s make CarolinaCAP an innovative option in alternative preparation.
CarolinaCAP candidates participate in a unique, personalized experience rooted in the Four C’s: Coaching, Coursework, Micro-Credentials and Collaboration. Read this thread to learn more. 🧵 #SpurringInnovation
Ron Harvey reminds us that the people we serve need us to be fully present for them. As we start a new academic year, may we all be present for our family, friends, students and staff.
#MotivationMonday from Ron Harvey, who shared this statement with our cohort during the @ELE_SC_ opening retreat. As we start back into a school year, his quote is a great reminder for all of us to stay present in body and mind to best serve the people in front of us.
Thank you @DrRemonaJenkins for sharing your powerful story with us.
Dr. Remona Jenkins shares the importance of CarolinaCAP coaching in a new personal story of impact on our website. CarolinaCAP offers an alternative certification pathway that combines expert coaching, engaging coursework, and continuous support. Remona’s story highlights the…
I proudly live and work in a state that supports teachers! We all know that it takes a combination of innovative recruitment, high quality preparation and providing the support teachers need to stay in the profession. Way to go, South Carolina!
Thank you to @harveypeeler and @BruceBannister for your considerable financial support for @uofsceducation’s initiatives to expand educator pathways (@CarolinaCAP_SC), retain SC’s teachers (@Carolina_TIP) and grow our understanding of the educator workforce (@SCTEACHERtweets).
I have learned so much and met so many outstanding educational leaders through my experiences with @ELE_SC_
Yesterday’s ELE Closing Ceremony was full of such wonderful insights about the power of strong partnerships.
Is your school, district or organization interested in leveraging micro-credentials as a strategy for personalizing professional learning? To learn more, connect with us to attend an ENGAGE Session at no cost. The next session is scheduled for June 10, and you can contact us at…
The USC College of Education is now seeking a Coach LEAD to join the Carolina Collaborative for Alternative Preparation Program (CarolinaCAP) team. The Coach Lead role requires a strong dedication to CarolinaCAP 's purpose, vision, approach. uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/168016
THIS. Exactly what leaders in SC need! SC TEACHER is providing resources and guidance to help districts understand and use the data coming from their schools and districts. #teacherworkingconditions
This graphic and guide help district and school admin see how SC TEACHER survey data & strategic planning connect. Learn how to address required district/school assessments with survey data: bit.ly/3vF8Lsn #teacherworkingconditions #teachersurveys #eddata #sceducation
Our Theta cohort of ELE heard from State Superintendent of Education @ellenfored at our session this morning. We are spending the day learning how various state agencies & organizations work together with the legislature and the Governor to advance education in SC. #FOREVERTHETA
Don't miss CarolinaCAP Director @TriaJG79 and @doc_deanna, who will be presenting at the @AACTE Annual Meeting in February in Denver. #AACTE24
How can you leverage collaboration to support new teachers? Join us at the @AACTE Annual Meeting on February 18 to discuss how collaboration is foundational to teacher preparation. @TriaJG79 @AleshaDaughtrey #AACTE24 #AACTEevents #EdPrep