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Council News, Volume 41, Issue 1 (PDF)
Eight Named to Education Policy Program
Two Elected to SC-SIC Board
From the Executive Director
Report Your SIC Membership for 2021-22
Apply for the 2022 Riley Award
“SIC Basics” Virtual Training Now Available for Districts
EOC Family-friendly Guides Available

Council News, Volume 40, Issue 5 (PDF)
Flowertown Elementary School Improvement  Council Named Winner of 2021 Riley Award for SIC Excellence
From the Executive Director
Hilton Head Island High SIC Recognized for Annual Report to the Parents Excellence
Attention SC-SIC Member Network Users!
Calling All SICs: Remember to Upload Your Report to the Parents!
SC-SIC, CFEC Web Event

Council News, Volume 40, Issue 4 (PDF)
SIC Basics Virtual Training Now Available for Districts
Three Join SC-SIC Board of Trustees
From the Executive Director
Has Your SIC Reported Its Membership for 2020-21?
Teacher Self-Care Stratagies
New CFEC Resource Promotes Kindergarten Readiness
Why Cursive?

 

Council News, Volume 40, Issue 3 (PDF)
From the Executive Director
Chandler Creek Elementary SIC Honored for Annual SIC Report to the Parents
“Septima Speaks” Podcast
Parenting Through COVID-19 School Closings
Why Aren’t More Schools Teaching Students How to Balance a Checkbook?

Council News, Volume 40, Issue 2  (PDF)
5 SICs Named 2020 Finalists for Annual State Riley Award for SIC Excellence
2020 SC-SIC Annual Meeting Scheduled for April 4
From the Executive Director
10 Local School Improvement Councils Named to State SC-SIC Honor Roll for 2020 
Design + Content: Creating an Effective SIC Report to the Parents
The CFEC Scene!

Council News, Volume 40, Issue 1 (PDF)
Three Join SC-SIC Board of Trustees
November 15 Reporting Deadline Fast Approaching!
From the Executive Director
17 SC Leaders Named to Prestigious Ed Policy Program
Carolina Family Engagement Center Begins Direct Work with Schools
Apply for the 2020 Riley Award for SIC Excellence
Strive to Engage Families of Diverse Cultures
Save the Date!

Council News, Volume 39, Issue 3 (PDF)
Hilton Head Island Middle School Improvement Council Winner of 2019 Riley Award for SIC Excellence
Dr. Diane Monrad Named 2019 SIC Advocate of the Year
From the Executive Director South Florence High SIC Honored for Annual SIC Report to the Parents
SC-EPFP to Begin Accepting Applications for 2019-20 in June
SC-SIC Member Network Update
SC-SIC Board of Trustees Seeks Nominations

Council News, Volume 39, Issue 2 (PDF)
2019 SC-SIC Annual Meeting Scheduled for March 30
Five SICs Named 2019 Riley Award for SIC Excellence Finalists
From the Executive Director
New Carolina Family Engagement Center Seeks Partner Schools to Help Engage ALL Parents in Their Children’s Education
Laurens District 55 High SIC Awarded for Annual Report to the Parents
SC-EPFP to Begin Accepting Applications for 2018-19 in June 
Help Make Parents Feel Welcome All Year Round
Whose Responsibility Is It To Facilitate Digital Equity?

Council News, Volume 39, Issue 1 (PDF)
Please Save the Date!
$5 Million Grant To Foster More Family Engagement in SC Schools 
From the Executive Director
Four Elected To SC-SIC Board
Picture This! 4 Steps To Understanding Copyright Issues
Notice About The SC-SIC Website

Council News, Volume 38, Issue 5 (PDF)
From the Executive Director
Laurens District 55 High SIC Awarded for Annual Report to the Parents
SC-EPFP to Begin Accepting Applications for 2018-19 in June
Help Make Parents Feel Welcome All Year Round
Whose Responsibility Is It To Facilitate Digital Equity?

Council News, Volume 38, Issue 4 (PDF)
2018 SC-SIC Annual Meeting Scheduled for April 14
Five SICs Named 2018 Finalists for Annual State Riley Award for SIC Excellence
Executive Director’s Message
"Digital Native" Volunteers: Kids Giving Back Online
SC-EDFP Recognized for 15 Years of Leadership
Community Engagement: Hearing From More Than the Vocal Minority
SIC Reports to the Parents Due by April 30

Council News, Volume 38, Issue 3 (PDF)
What Every Family Should Know About SC Read to Succeed
Three Join SC-SIC Board of Trustees
Executive Director’s Message
How Schools Are Steering Social Media
12 Characteristics Distinguishing Schools of Engagement
17 Named to SC Education Policy Fellowship Program

Council News, Volume 38, Issue 2 (PDF)
SC-EPFP Accepting Applications for 2017-18
Literacy Projects for SICs: Building Classroom Libraries in Elementary Schools
Executive Director’s Message
Protecting Student Data
Parent/Student Summer Resources
SCDE Seeks Comment on State’s Draft ESSA Plan
SC-SIC Board Seeks Nominations

Council News, Volume 38, Issue 1 (PDF)
Ellen M. Still Named 2017 SIC Advocate of the Year
South Pointe High SIC Named Winner of 2017 Riley Award for SIC Excellence
Executive Director’s Message
Changes to the Member Network3
Using the SC-SIC Logo
SIC Spotlight
SC-SIC Honor 2017 Roll
Report to the Parents Reminder

Council News, Volume 37, Issue 5 (PDF)
Executive Director’s Message
2016 SIC Legislator of the Year
Share the Word About Your SIC
SC-EPFP Accepting Applications
Family-Friendly Guides to SC Standards
Presentation on Outreach Inspires SIC Action
Attention Member Network Users

Council News, Volume 37, Issue 4 (PDF)
Executive Director's Message
Boost Staff Morale by Creating a Culture Founded in Effective Communication
SC-SIC Launches New Website Design
SICs and the Role of Student Voice in Improved School Climate

Council News, Volume 37, Issue 3 (PDF)
Executive Director’s Message
Parents Launch Holiday Book Drive
SC-EPFP Program
ParentCamp-The Unconference
What Is Digital Citizenship

Council News, Volume 37, Issue 2 (PDF)
SC-SIC Board Nominations
SC-EPFP Accepting Applications
Social Media App Guide
Reaching out to Hispanic Families
More Effective Communication

Council News, Volume 37, Issue 1 (PDF)
Evans, Horton, and Jacques join SC-SIC Board of Trustees
Seven local SICs named to SC School Improvement Council Honor Roll for 2015
Executive Director’s Message
Increasing SIC Effectiveness
Why Social Media? And What?
Utter Named SC-SIC Coordinator of Council Services
SC-SIC Annual Meeting
SIC Report to the Parents

Council News, Volume 36, Issue 2 (PDF)
Interim Director’s Message
SC-SIC Legislator of the Year
Generate Survey Responses
Riley Awards
SIC Elections
Schedule SIC Trainings

Council News, Volume 36, Issue 1 (PDF)
Interim Director’s Message
New SC-SIC staff
Barber leaves SC-SIC
Parent Surveys Can Help

Council News, Volume 35, Issue 1 (PDF)
Director’s Message
SC Economics
PACES Program
Two Named to Board
Thirteen named to SC-EPFP