Academic Alliance South Carolina

Our next Summit Series event is just around the corner! On Monday, November 2, Dr. Erica Lembke will be in Columbia to discuss using Math General Outcome Measures and Diagnostic Assessments to guide instruction. Dr. Lembke is a fun, engaging presenter with exceptional expertise. Be sure to register—we can't wait to see you next week! forms.gle/GRnmzykVKPzdxwUEA

It's the week before Halloween AND a full moon! You might need some new tools for your toolkit, and you're in luck! This Wednesday @ 3:30PM is our Teacher Toolkit Community of Practice. Register using the link below, and you'll receive the Zoom link to join! forms.gle/WqeMXCv35iYe7zCq7

We’re excited to present at the South Carolina Literacy Leaders (SCLL) Coaching Conference today! Dr. Susan Thomas and Ginger Catoe will cover three topics: Repeated Reading, Text-Dependent Writing Frames, and Strategies to Intensify Decoding Instruction. Happy Friday!

Kicking off next week! Our Special Educator Support Series begins with Dr. David Bateman and Dr. Mitch Yell! They’ll break down how IDEA defines specially designed instruction and share practical guidance to help general and special educators make informed, legal, ethical, and evidence-based decisions when developing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs).Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your practice and better support students with disabilities! Register now for this free 1 hour webinar: forms.gle/HmYnxyYSpzTZUT4R9

More math PD is just around the corner! Join us in Columbia for our next MTSS Summit Series event featuring Dr. Erica Lembke. Participants will explore how General Outcome Measures (GOMs) in math can guide screening, goal setting, and progress monitoring. GOMs do more than measure individual skills—they can also help predict future academic achievement and inform data-based instructional decisions! Register your team today! To learn more about this session and to register go to e.eventform.com/?eid=StQ10GK… or scan the QR code on the flyer!

It's Toolkit Tuesday and we've got a new literacy brief for you! This brief gives strategies for using continuous blending to intensify instruction as students learn to decode words. Continuous blending reduces cognitive load and can support struggling readers in tier one instruction and intervention. academicalliancesc.org/resou…

What a great day of learning! More than 100 educators joined us yesterday for our MTSS Summit Series with Dr. Paul Riccomini! District and school leadership teams explored evidence-based practices for intensifying math instruction and left with actionable implementation plans for their schools. And the learning doesn’t stop there! Teams will receive ongoing coaching and support from Dr. Riccomini and AASC as they put these practices into action. We’re excited to partner with schools and districts across South Carolina to turn research into practice and improve outcomes for students with disabilities!

This Wednesday is our October Evidence Based Practice Network (EBPN) and we have Stephanie Ganacoplos from Charleston County School District sharing practical tips for how to use program modifications to increase involvement and access to the general education curriculum. Register using the link below or by scanning the QR code on the flyer to receive the Zoom meeting link. forms.gle/vR6gtuhkPZ9Pecbi7

Developing standards-aligned IEP goals takes collaboration, knowledge of the standards, and thoughtful planning. Check out our resource to help teams write goals that measure progress toward South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards for students with disabilities! academicalliancesc.org/resou…

Join us November 2nd with Dr. Erica Lembke to explore how Math General Outcome Measures( GOM) and diagnostic assessments can guide instruction and improve outcomes for students with disabilities. Equip your team with evidence-based strategies to support students who struggle in math. Register your team today! e.eventform.com/?eid=StQ10GK…

It's Toolkit Tuesday, and we have a lot of "how to" opportunities for you this month to add to your toolkit. Check out our Monthly Scoop for all of our no-cost events here: tinyurl.com/427evpk7

📣 Have you registered your leadership team for our next MTSS Summit Series event? Join us Monday, October 19, at Woolard Technology Center in Kershaw County for an engaging session with Dr. Paul Riccomini on evidence-based math strategies across Tiers 1, 2, and 3! Strengthen conceptual understanding, fluency, reasoning, vocabulary, and problem-solving skills. 🔗 Register here: academicalliancesc.org/mtss-…

It’s Throwback Thursday! This week, we’re throwing it back to our 6-Part Problem Solving Series with Dr. Judy Elliott! If you missed last week’s MTSS Summit with Dr. Elliott and want to dive deeper into data-based problem solving, this recorded series is a great place to start! Catch the recordings on our website and keep building your problem-solving toolkit! academicalliancesc.org/resou…

ATTENTION: This is not a drill! Our next MTSS Summit Series event focuses on Math, specifically how we intensify instruction for students with disabilities and students who chronically struggle. Participants will learn evidence based strategies that improve conceptual reasoning, computational fluency, math reasoning, vocabulary and problem solving. To register for this free professional development opportunity, scan the QR code or click here: academicalliancesc.org/mtss-…

It's Toolkit Tuesday and our October Tip Sheet is here! Each month, we share practical resources to help leadership teams strengthen the implementation of IDEA in their schools. Check it out and add it to your toolkit! academicalliancesc.org/resou…

This month's Evidence Based Practice Network features practitioner Stephanie Ganacoplos from the Charleston County School District! Join us October 21st @ 3:30PM as Stephanie shares practical tips for using program modifications to increase involvement and access to the general education curriculum. Click the link below or scan the QR code to register for this virtual event. Once registered, you'll receive the zoom link to attend. forms.gle/vR6gtuhkPZ9Pecbi7

Want the inside scoop on this month’s FREE professional learning opportunities sponsored by AASC? We’ve got you covered! Check out our monthly scoop for all the details—upcoming sessions, dates & times, and registration links—so you never miss a chance to learn something new. Save your spot, mark your calendar, and come learn with us! We hope to see you in person or online this month! docs.google.com/document/d/1…

We're excited for our first MTSS Summit Series event today here in Columbia, SC! Teams from across the state are here for professional development in Data-Based Problem Solving led by national MTSS expert, Dr. Judy Elliott! If you want to know more about Data-Based Problem Solving check out the Problem Solving Series on our website academicalliancesc.org/resou…

Today’s the day! Teacher Toolbox Community of Practice is happening this afternoon at 3:30PM! Come ready to share, learn, and add a few new tools to your teacher toolbox! Register here to receive the zoom link forms.gle/q5Qvo9cCpn6nxN159