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Winter 2026
Winter 2026
Outlined below are professional learning opportunities to be offered by the district, state, and other organizations during Winter/Spring of 2026.
UPDATED 1/12/2026
Upcoming Professional Learning Day
Upcoming Professional Learning Day
Additional Details to Come
Old English Consortium Conferences
8:30 am Registration | 9:00-2:00 Conference Sessions
Assistant Principals- Oakridge Elementary
Fine Arts- Andrew Jackson Middle/High
Multilingual Learner Program- York Comprehensive High
Physical Education- Fairfield Central Middle/High
School Counselors- Saluda Trail Middle
School Librarians- Indian Land Intermediate
World Languages- Lewisville High
District Singleton PLC Meetings
Pre-Kindergarten- Central
CTE Teachers- York Technical College
Spring 2026 District Offered Courses
Spring 2026 District Offered Courses
Endorsement Opportunity
Endorsement Opportunity
To learn more about and/or register for the self-paced ESOL Endorsement course, click HERE.
ESOL Endorsement
ESOL Endorsement
The State of South Carolina and Ellevation are offering the opportunity to earn an add-on ESOL endorsement. The ESOL Endorsement Pathway includes 21 on-demand modules designed to enhance your skills in supporting Multilingual Learners.
PLC Lab Experience
PLC Lab Experience
Interested in seeing impactful PLCs at work?
Interested in seeing impactful PLCs at work?
The PLC Lab Experience is designed to highlight the alignment between the PLC+ and Teacher Clarity processes. Participants will engage in a briefing session, an observation of one of the Teacher Clarity Cohort PLCs, and a debriefing session. The goal of the lab is to support attendees in identifying and working through problems of practice relative to PLC and Teacher Clarity implementation. All labs are open to administrators, coaches, and teachers.
Professional Learning Grant Recipients
Professional Learning Grant Recipients
The window for the Fall 2026 Professional Learning Grant will open April 30, 2026. Click HERE to learn more about district Professional Learning Grants.
Elementary School Medal of Honor Character Development Program Training
This training will provide you with everything you need to use the Elementary School Character Development Program (K-5). Those who attend will receive all of the resources at no cost and will learn techniques for using the lessons with students. For more information on the program, visit www.cmohs.org. No cost to attend. Lunch is included.
Elementary School Medal of Honor Character Development Program Training
This training will provide you with everything you need to use the Elementary School Character Development Program (K-5). Those who attend will receive all of the resources at no cost and will learn techniques for using the lessons with students. For more information on the program, visit www.cmohs.org. No cost to attend. Lunch is included.
Location: South Carolina Department of Education, 849 Learning Ln, West Columbia, SC 29172
Date and time: Thu, Jan 22, 2026 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM ET
Contact Information: Stephen Corsini, spcorsini@ed.sc.gov
Math Webinars
Math Webinars
We Are Family! Fact Families and Other Strategies to Support Fact Fluency Session
Time: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Audience: K–5 Teachers
Description: This session will dive into fluency and the key stages that pave the way for student mastery of basic math facts. Participants will learn strategies for effectively teaching these facts, as well as useful methods for assessing students' understanding of them.
Date: January 15, 2026
Registration Link for January 15
Are You Down With OTT? Exploring the Online Tools Training Module and SC READY Updates Session
Time: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Audience: 3–8 Teachers
Description: This session will explore the Online Tools Training (OTT) module and SC READY updates.
Date: February 19, 2026
Registration Link for February 19
Lesh is More! The Benefits of Representation Progression Models in K-12 Instruction Session
Time: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Audience: K–12 Teachers
Description: This session will delve into models of representation progression, specifically highlighting Lesh and CRA (Concrete-Representational-Abstract). We will discover how these models can be used to enhance learning experiences and support the diverse needs of learners.
Date: April 16, 2026
Registration Link for April 16
Engaging Students with Manipulatives! Discovering Integer Operation Rules Session
Time: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Audience: 6–8 Teachers
Description: This webinar session will explore multiple uses of manipulatives— such as counters, number lines, and algebra tiles—to help students visualize and internalize the rules for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers.
Date: March 12, 2026
Registration link for March 12
2025 Assessment Review: What the Data Tells Us Session
Time: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Audience: 6–8 and Algebra 1 Teachers
Description: Join us as we review insights from the Spring 2025 Test Data Review Reports for SC READY (Grades 6–8) and Algebra 1 EOCEP assessments. This session will highlight key findings and practical recommendations to support classroom instruction and improve student learning.
Date: January 22, 2026
Registration Link for January 22
Getting the Most with Desmos: Using Technology in Geometry with Statistics and Algebra 1 EOCEP Session
Time: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Audience: Algebra 1 and Geometry with Statistics Teachers
Description: This session will explore how to use Desmos to support student investigations and visualizations in Geometry with Statistics and Algebra 1. This session will also show strategies for effectively using the Graphing Tool on the Algebra 1 EOCEP.
Date: February 24, 2026
Registration link for February 24
Make It Make Sense! Strategies to Improve Comprehension with Word Problems Session
Time: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Audience: K–5 Teachers
Description: This session will explore word problem structures and strategies to improve student comprehension and problem-solving skills when working with real-world situations.
Date: March 19, 2026
Registration Link for March 19
Flyer - SC DoE Jan 22 2026.pdfInstructional Technology Newsletter.pdf
Need to take a course for renewal credit right away? VirtualSC Self-Paced courses are available!
Are you interested in taking a Spring 2025 course with VirtualSC?
Are you interested in taking a Spring 2025 course with VirtualSC?
Courses for Spring 2026 are now available for you to review. The courses will run from February 23rd through April 12th. Click the link below to find course descriptions, costs, and more details for Spring 2026 Virtual SC Courses.
Interested in adding a Middle-Level Certification to your South Carolina teaching certificate? VirtualSC PD now offers courses to help educators gain this area of certification through coursework. Each course listed below costs $225.00 and is worth 3 graduate credit hours.
Need Help with KickUp?
Need Help with KickUp?
KickUp is Rock Hill Schools's Professional Development Management System (PDMS). All district employees have access to Professional Learning Opportunities in KickUp.
Click HERE to visit the KickUp page for instructions on how to
Activate your account for the first time
Reset your password
Register for a PD event
Un-register for a PD event
Confirm your attendance
View and print your attendance log/transcript
Submit out-of-district PD event approval
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