Richland One partners with University of South Carolina for SC-DREAM for future elementary school teachers 

If you have a bachelor’s degree and you want to be an elementary school teacher in South Carolina but you lack teaching experience or certification, there’s a new opportunity available to you.

Richland One has teamed up with the University of South Carolina for SC-DREAM. The initiative allows individuals with a bachelor’s degree who are interested in transitioning from their current profession to become an elementary school teacher in Richland One.

SC-DREAM provides a unique teaching residency experience with students in grades 2-6; coaching and mentoring; Praxis preparation support; professional learning opportunities; and induction support from CarolinaTIP (Carolina Teacher Induction Program). SC-DREAM residents will receive professional and financial support as they simultaneously pursue their Master of Arts in Teaching degree and elementary education teaching certification.

Admission requirements for SC-DREAM include:

• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 system
• Transcript review of required pre-requisite coursework with project faculty
• Apply to USC Graduate School by October 15
• Successful interview with SC-DREAM faculty and Richland One staff

Three SC-DREAM information sessions will be held in person and virtually:

• Thursday, September 19 at 6 p.m. – Virtual
  • Click here for the Zoom link
  • Meeting ID: 972 1164 0155
  • Passcode: 825885

• Monday, September 23 at 6 p.m. – In person
  • Olympia Learning Center (621 Bluff Road, Columbia, SC 29201)

• Wednesday, October 2 at 6 p.m. – Virtual
  • Click here for the Zoom link
  • Meeting ID: 972 1164 0155
  • Passcode: 825885

Click here for more information about SC-DREAM.