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Join Roy M. Stehle, Director of the Office of Federal and State Accountability at the South Carolina Department of Education, in exploring innovative flexibility options available for schools and districts. Discover various strategies designed to empower educators and enhance student learning. This presentation delves into proficiency-based systems, state waivers, and federal flexibility waivers aimed at fostering unique educational programs. Learn how to navigate regulations while promoting innovation in school systems, ultimately transforming the educational landscape in South Carolina.
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Flexibility for Classrooms, Schools and Districts Presentation by Roy M. Stehle Director of Office of Federal and State Accountability South Carolina Department of Education
Flexibility for Schools and Districts “From the beginning of my efforts to serve the public as State Superintendent of Education, providing school districts, schools, and teachers more flexibility has been a cornerstone of my vision to transform education." Dr. Mick Zais
Flexibility Options Offered Through theOffice of Federal and State Accountability - SCDE State • Innovative Programs and Locally Designed Subject Area Courses • Proficiency-based Systems for High School Credit • Waivers of State Board of Education regulations which impede innovation in school and district strategic plans
Flexibility Options Offered Through theOffice of Federal and State Accountability - SCDE Federal • ESEA Flexibility Waiver • Consolidation of federal administrative funds at LEA level • Consolidation of federal funds in a Title I schoolwide project • Transferability of federal funds • Flexibility with the exclusion rule to supplement, not supplant
Accountability • Accreditation standards apply • The State Board may not waive statue • Program flexibility exists within state and federal guidelines • General fiscal controls apply • State and federal report cards
Darlene Prevatt, Team Leader Office of Federal and State Accountability dprevatt@ed.sc.gov 803-734-3477 Roy M. Stehle, DirectorOffice of Federal and State Accountabilityrstehle@ed.sc.gov803-734-8118