“The Basics” for Effective SICs
Professional Training from SC School Improvement Council
The trainings and resources on this page are provided and coordinated by SC School Improvement Council. To schedule training or obtain resources, individuals should contact our offices.
1 - TRAINING SESSION:
“The Basics” for Effective School Improvement Councils
This 60-minute training, based on the SC-SIC’s School Improvement Council Handbook, “The Basics”, is designed primarily for newly elected and appointed SIC members and is also an ideal refresher course for longer-serving SIC members. The training provides an overview of SIC legislative mandates and history, the elections and appointment process, SIC membership requirements, SC-SIC support and resources, and explains the primary roles and responsibilities of local SICs and their members.
AGENCY / DEPARTMENT:
SC School Improvement Council
INTENDED AUDIENCE:
Parents - Community Members - Teachers - Students - Business Partners - School Administrators - Volunteers
FEE FOR TRAINING:
Free
DURATION OF TRAINING:
1 hour
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ATTENDEES:
Ideally district level training; all schools in district invited; attendance open statewide. Individual school level training may be held if conducted by SC-SIC certified district personnel or by SC-SIC staff for Palmetto Priority Schools.
CONTACT / TRAINER:
SC-SIC staff or SC-SIC certified district personnel
Phone - 800-868-2232
Email - sic@mailbox.sc.edu
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINING:
Laptop, projector and Internet access; host provides copies of handouts