South Carolina Teaching Standards 4.0
South Carolina's teacher evaluation framework based on the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) 4.0 rubric. Organized around three performance domains - Planning, Instruction, and Environment - with the Environment Domain updated in June 2021. Part of the Expanded ADEPT Support and Evaluation System used statewide.
Used statewide in South Carolina for teacher evaluation.
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- Organizes observation notes by the three SC Teaching Standards domains
- Generates evidence-based feedback aligned to the South Carolina evaluation rubric
- Suggests performance levels based on observed evidence
- Creates targeted next steps tied to specific SC Teaching Standards indicators
- Reduces post-observation write-up time for South Carolina principals
Framework Domains
SC Teaching Standards at a Glance
Instruction
Delivering engaging, rigorous instruction that promotes student learning through effective strategies and differentiation.
Planning
Designing instruction aligned to standards, using knowledge of students to guide planning, and selecting appropriate resources and assessments.
Environment
Creating a safe, respectful, and organized learning environment that promotes student engagement and responsibility.
Rating Scale
SC Teaching Standards Rating Levels
Used In
States Using SC Teaching Standards
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