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S.C. Code Ann. § 59-155-110 Reading instruction program
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The South Carolina Department of Education shall implement a comprehensive, systemic approach to reading which will ensure: (1) classroom teachers use scientifically based reading instruction in prekindergarten through grade five, to include oral language, phonological awareness,…
S.C. Code Ann. § 59-155-120 Definitions
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As used in this chapter: (1) "Board" means the State Board of Education. (2) "Department" means the State Department of Education. (3) "Foundational literacy skills" means phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension and excludes mo…
S.C. Code Ann. § 59-155-130 Duties of department
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(A) The department shall guide and support districts and collaborate with educator preparation programs to increase reading proficiency through the following functions including, but not limited to: (1) providing professional development to teachers, school principals, and other …
S.C. Code Ann. § 59-155-140 State Reading Proficiency Plan
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(A)(1) The department, with approval by the board, shall develop, implement, evaluate, and continuously refine a comprehensive state plan to improve reading achievement in public schools. The State Reading Proficiency Plan must be approved by the board annually, and must include,…