Fiscal Year 2026 Federal Grant Close Out
(May 19, 2026)
To:
District Business Officials
District Superintendents
All budget amendments and/or new budgets for all grants expenditures that will be incurred on or before June 30, 2026, must be entered into GAPS no later than Tuesday, August 4, 2026, unless an earlier deadline is referenced on the GAN.
School District Adult Education Directors
(May 19, 2026)
To:
District Finance Officers
District Superintendents
Each summer, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE), Office of Career
Readiness – Adult Education, collects salary information for district-identified adult
education directors through the Administration of Adult Education survey.
Summer SC 250 Activities and the Palmetto Civics Project
(May 19, 2026)
To:
District Superintendents
Instructional Leaders
As South Carolina and the nation prepare to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary,
we are pleased to highlight the Summer SC 250 activities available through the Palmetto
Civics Project and to encourage district participation in this meaningful statewide effort.
Regional Middle School Math Professional Learning Opportunity-Summer and Fall
(May 13, 2026)
To:
Principals
District Superintendents
Instructional Leaders
The South Carolina Department of Education’s Office of Assessment and Standards will offer a free, two-day professional learning opportunity (PLO) for teams of middle school math teachers.
Palmetto GIFTED Application
(May 13, 2026)
To:
District Gifted and Talented Coordinators
District Superintendents
Instructional Leaders
The Office of Assessment and Standards is pleased to announce the launch of the new Palmetto Gifted Identification for Forms and Tasks in Education (Palmetto GIFTED) application in partnership with EdWise Group.
Dual Language Immersion Endorsement Pathways, Survey and Courses
(May 13, 2026)
To:
Principals
District Superintendents
On September 2, 2025, the State Board of Education approved three Endorsement Pathways for DLI Teachers, DLI Coaches, and DLI Instructional Leaders.
The coursework and training associated with these certification endorsements are intended to enhance the skills and build capacity of educators, coaches, and instructional leaders who participate in DLI programs.
Multilingual Learners Who Take WIDA ACCESS - WIDA Standard Setting Update
(May 13, 2026)
To:
District Superintendents
Accountability Coordinators
During the testing window of January 21–March 6, 2026, Local Education Agencies (LEAs) administered the new WIDA ACCESS assessment to all eligible multilingual learners (MLs).
Evaluator Training for Program for Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Principal Performance
(May 5, 2026)
In preparation for the upcoming 2026-27 school year, we are offering PADEPP evaluator training to new superintendents and new principal evaluators. Anyone who will be evaluating principals must attend the one-day training. The virtual PADEPP trainings will be offered on July 15, July 22, and August 5.
Institute for District Administrators
(May 5, 2026)
The Office of Leadership Effectiveness is pleased to announce new cohorts of the South Carolina Institute for District Administrators (IDA) for experienced district administrators beginning May and November 2026.
