Before using content, please consult with your administrator. Parent communication is suggested and may be required prior to using resources.
Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Resources
CCSD Professional Development Exchange Day Memo
Please remember this is an agreement between the principal and the teacher (link here).
Members of district departments can not approve an exchange day for a teacher, but they can communicate the opportunity.
South Carolina Legislative Updates

I've Got 5 - Natalie Wexler (Author of the Knowledge Gap)
Ready Reading is an Intervention product that serves scholars from the 25 Percentile and up. The Ready Reading portion begins at the 1:01 mark.
CHARLIE CHAPLIN SILENT FILM FESTIVAL
AUGUST 16,17, 18,19 in Charleston, SC
For more information please check: http://FILMDOMFETE.org
SC ETV KNOWITALL AND CAROLINA CLASSROOM RESOURCES!
Sooooo many resources! Browse by subject, standard, or topic! So many cool options!
Carolina Classrooms has options to combat summer learning loss.
Recertification Courses
Featured Podcast
This podcast can be found on all platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc...
Digital Public Library of America - Primary source collections exploring topics in history, literature, and culture developed by educators — complete with teaching guides for class use.

2023 SC African American History Calendar
Download the SC African American History Calendar which recognizes the contributions of various native South Carolinians year-round
Explore their educator resources. They update this every year to match the calendar and have archived all of the resources, lessons, and activities from past years.

National Council of Teachers of English [NCTE]
View the site below for more information!


Teacher Reports

Derivita Updates
Focus Articles for 22-23 Academic Year
Big News in Digital Resources for SS & ELA!
CCSD Teachers have just been granted access to NewsBank: Black Life in America Database. You can access this database through CANVAS or MackinVIA (MyPortal > Clever > MackinVIA).
Overview: From the early days of slavery to modern times, people of African descent have had a profound impact on American history. This primary source collection offers an expansive window into centuries of African American history, culture and daily life—as well as the ways the dominant culture has portrayed and perceived people of African descent.
Black Life in America covers the experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media, from 1704 to today. This resource is designed to support classroom discussions and research around issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
DBQ Self-Paced Courses
MS ELA teachers have access to DBQ online for the 2021/2022 school year! (Yes, we have literature DBQs)
Getting Started with DBQ Online | Teacher Access | Student Access
These self-paced courses familiarize teachers with The DBQ Project Method. Teachers will learn how to make the DBQ process engaging and powerful for students. Participants will work through the steps of The DBQ Project Method at their own pace, pausing to reflect and practice along the way.
Overview:
DBQ 101 is equivalent to our DBQ Full Day Introductory Workshop.
This self-paced course takes between 5-6 hours to complete.
Courses will be open for 30 days after launch.
Courses will launch on September 14, October 12, November 9, and December 14.
Participants will receive a certificate of completion when they finish the course. To finalize your PD credits, email Lacy Bryant a copy of your Certificate of Completion.
This self-paced course will show CCSD teachers how to use the DBQ Online Platform. The course takes between 1-2 hours to complete and is intended for teachers who have completed DBQ 101 training (either an in-person training in the past 5 years OR the self-paced DBQ 101 course).
Overview:
Participants will learn
How to add a class
How to create and customize assignments
How to access additional teacher supports
How to enroll students in a class
How to access and provide feedback on student work
Participants will receive a certificate of completion when they finish the course. To finalize your PD credits, email Lacy Bryant a copy of your Certificate of Completion.