Staff reports
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDOE) has invited the public to review instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s public schools.
In a memo to SC District Superintendents, SCDOE Deputy Superintendent Matthew Ferguson encouraged district leaders, instructional staff, parents, and community members to participate in this process to “ensure that the selected materials meet the highest quality standards and address the needs of our students.”
The recommended materials are in the following subject areas:
Computer Education
Computer Science A, Advanced Placement
Computer Science Principles, Advanced Placement
Mathematics
Mathematics, K-5 (includes Immersion Mathematics Programs for Chinese and Spanish)
Mathematics, 6-8
Mathematics, 9-12
Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 with Probability
Applications and Modeling
Calculus
Calculus AB, BC, Advanced Placement
Discrete Mathematics
Geometry with Statistics
Precalculus
Statistics, Advanced Placement
Reasoning in Mathematics
Statistical Modeling
CTE Areas by Career Cluster
Art, Audio-Video Technology and Communications
Architectural Design 1, 2
Fashion Design and Apparel Construction
Graphic Communications 1, 2, 3, 4
Interior Design 1, 2
Mechanical Design 1, 2
Media Technology 1, 2, 3, 4
Business Management and Administration
Administrative Support Technology
Digital Publication Design
Entrepreneurship
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
Principles of Digital Technology
Professional and Leadership Development
Virtual Enterprise 1, 2, 3, 4
Education and Training
Introduction to Teaching 1, 2
Exploratory Offerings, Middle
Multimedia Basics
Finance
Banking Services
Business Finance
Insurance and Risk Management
Securities and Investment
Government and Public Administration
Principles of Public Management and Administration
Health Science
Introduction to Health Professions
Hospitality and Tourism
Event and Entertainment Management
Introduction to Culinary Arts Management
Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism
Human Services/Family and Consumer Sciences
Cosmetology 1, 2, 3, 4
Fashion, Fabric, and Design 1, 2
Housing and Interiors 1, 2
Nail Technology 1, 2, 3, 4
Natural Hair Braiding
Sports Nutrition
Information Technology
Advanced Networking
Advanced Web Page Design and Development
Computer Programming with C++ 1, 2
Computer Programming with Python 1, 2
Computer Repair and Service
Fundamentals of Computing
Fundamentals of Web Page Design and Development
Introduction and Intermediate Computer Programming
Information Systems
Networking Fundamentals
Manufacturing
Introduction/Intermediate Manufacturing Technology
Marketing
Advertising
Fashion Marketing
Merchandising
Marketing
The materials will be on display at seven locations thru January 3, 2025, with instructions for submitting comments available at each site:
- Bob Jones University Mack Library, Bob Jones University, 1700 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greenville S.C. 29614
- Coker University Library-Information Technology Center (LITC), 300 E. College Avenue Hartsville, S.C. 29550
- Columbia College, J. Drake Edens Library, 1301 Columbia College Drive. Columbia S.C. 29203
- Columbia International University Library, 7435 Monticello Road, Columbia, S.C. 29230- 3122
- Converse University, Mickel Library, 580 East Main Street, Spartanburg S.C. 29302
- Horry Georgetown Technical College, 2050 Highway 501 East Conway S.C. 29526
- Winthrop University, Withers Building, 611 Myrtle Drive, Room 307, Rock Hill, S.C. 29733
In addition to the display sites, digital access will be available for the recommended programs on the SCDE website (https://ed.sc.gov/instruction/instructional-materials/).
The materials recommended by the Instructional Materials Review Panels will be submitted to the State Board of Education (SBE) for consideration on Jan. 7, 2025. The SBE will receive public comments before a final decision is made on adopting the instructional materials.
