Who is it for?
Foundations in School Leadership (FSL) is designed to support teacher leaders from across South Carolina. The program will help participants strengthen instructional planning and reflection, data usage, and maximizing human capital.
What does it look like?
Teacher leaders enrolled in FSL will have opportunities to reflect on their leadership style while adding to their leadership repertoire. Session time includes best practices, team capacity building and instructional leadership strategies. Participants will personalize their learning outcomes by creating/working on a plan that will positively impact their school. Teacher leaders will check in with their principal throughout the program to reflect on the plan.
What are participants saying?
“The participation in FSL empowered me to be a teacher leader. Furthermore, FSL gave me the tools to communicate and plan effectively on my goals for the school.”
“I am included in the decision-making process regarding the logistics of scheduling, professional development, and placement. I also have gained more experience with coaching, creating programs, and creating opportunities for teachers to grow as leaders.”
“It helped me to see other perspectives and understand how all roles at a school are important to the end goal.”
“Greater empathy and confidence.”
“My participation in FSL helped me to become a more reflective leader.”
What do you need to know?
Foundations in School Leadership (FSL) is four two-day sessions (eight days total) conducted during the school year.
There is no fee for this course as outlined on the application. The school/district is responsible for participant travel. Lunch/lodging (if applicable) are not provided by FSL. Each session runs from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm with a lunch break. Principal permission for participation is required prior to session one. Attendance for all eight days is mandatory to complete the program. Successful program completion earns recertification credit.
South Carolina Department of Education memo - cohorts 48 and 49
South Carolina Department of Education memo - cohorts 50 and 51
Contact: Keasha Grant ksgrant@ed.sc.gov or Dr. Roshonda Frazier rfrazier@ed.sc.gov
Cohort 48
Days 1 & 2 – February 2 & 3, 2026
Days 3 & 4 – June 16 & 17, 2026
Days 5 & 6 – September 29 & 30, 2026
Days 7 & 8 – January 28 & 29, 2027
Cohort 49
Days 1 & 2 – February 25 & 26, 2026
Days 3 & 4 – June 16 & 17, 2026
Days 5 & 6 – October 27 & 28, 2026
Days 7 & 8 – February 4 & 5, 2027
Cohort 50
Day 1 February 2, 2027
Day 2 February 3, 2027
Day 3 June 15, 2027
Day 4 June 16, 2027
Day 5 September 29, 2027
Day 6 September 30, 2027
Day 7 January 25, 2028
Day 8 January 26, 2028
Cohort 51
Day 1 February 25, 2027
Day 2 February 26, 2027
Day 3 June 15, 2027
Day 4 June 16, 2027
Day 5 October 26, 2027
Day 6 October 27, 2027
Day 7 February 1, 2028
Day 8 February 2, 2028
