Transitioning to ACT Standards in South Carolina Schools: Insights and Techniques for School Districts

Authors

Howard V. Coleman, Coastal Carolina University
Jeremy Dickerson, Coastal Carolina University
Cindy Ambrose, Horry County Schools
Edi Cox, Horry County Schools
Dottie Brown, Horry County Schools

Abstract

The adoption of ACT Standards in South Carolina for the 2015/2016 school year is requiring rapid and systemic change for teachers, local school leaders, district administrators, and university teacher/administrator preparation programs. This article presents descriptions of the new standards and assessments, provides an overview of the current transition to ACT Standards, and emphasizes the importance of planning and implementing relevant, high quality professional development for teachers and local school leaders. The article concludes with examples of techniques from the Horry County Schools ACT planning and implementation process.

Recommended Citation

Coleman, Howard V.; Dickerson, Jeremy; Ambrose, Cindy; Cox, Edi; and Brown, Dottie (2015) "Transitioning to ACT Standards in South Carolina Schools: Insights and Techniques for School Districts," Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina: Vol. 8: No. 1, Article 9.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.coastal.edu/tejsc/vol8/iss1/9