School Improvement Programs

• Comprehensive Support and Improvement Schools (CSI Schools)

  • 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. 

• Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) Schools

  • 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. 

• Underperforming Schools and Districts

  • Under Title 59 Chapter 18 Article 16, the South Carolina Department of Education is required to identify schools and districts that meet certain criteria that classify them as underperforming.​​​​​​​

South Carolina School Improvement Framework

The South Carolina School Improvement Model outlines a cohesive and coordinated process of supporting underperforming schools across the state. 

South Carolina School Improvement Framework (Version 2.0, November 2017)