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South Carolina Teaching Standards 4.0

South Carolina's teacher evaluation framework organized around four performance domains. Teaching Standards 4.0 provides a full rubric for observing and evaluating teacher performance, with a focus on planning, instruction, environment, and professionalism.

Used statewide in South Carolina for teacher evaluation.

Framework Domains

SC Teaching Standards at a Glance

Domain 1: Planning

Designing instruction aligned to standards, using knowledge of students to guide planning, and selecting appropriate resources and assessments.

Domain 2: Instruction

Delivering engaging, rigorous instruction that promotes student learning through effective strategies and differentiation.

Domain 3: Environment

Creating a safe, respectful, and organized learning environment that promotes student engagement and responsibility.

Domain 4: Professionalism

Demonstrating professional responsibility, engaging in continuous growth, and contributing to the school and profession.

Rating Scale

SC Teaching Standards Rating Levels

ExemplaryProficientNeeds ImprovementUnsatisfactory

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