SC School Improvement Council

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SC School Improvement Council

Promoting and supporting civic engagement for quality public education in South Carolina.

Established to provide the member training, technical assistance, statutory accountability, and other resources vital to the continued success of community-based School Improvement Councils in each of the state’s 1,100-plus K-12 public schools.

09/10/2026

What’s new for SICs this year? Come find out—and connect with others doing the work in your region.

This fall, SC-SIC Connect is bringing SIC members, school leaders, district partners, and community members together for regional conversations focused on the year ahead.

Join us to:

• Get updates on the latest SIC requirements
• Explore new SC-SIC resources designed to support your council’s work
• Connect with SIC members and leaders from across your region
• Share ideas, ask questions, and learn from one another

Whether you’re brand new to your SIC or have been serving for years, you’ll leave with information and resources you can put to work right away.

Local Conversations. Statewide Impact.

📍 P*e Dee — September 30 | Lake City
📍 Upstate — October 20 | Greenville
📍 Midlands — October 22 | Cayce
📍 Lowcountry — Details coming soon

Dinner is provided. Registration is open now: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ESSR3QVate

09/08/2026

The SIC meeting has started—and someone wants to add something to the agenda.

Can you?

The answer depends on what you're adding and what the council plans to do with it.

Our new Can We Add This to the Agenda? decision tool walks SICs through the questions to consider before changing an agenda during a public meeting.

It's one of several new practical resources we've created to help SICs navigate meetings with greater confidence.

Find it in the SC-SIC Resource Library: https://www.sc-sic.org/resource-library

09/03/2026

A new school year. A new resource for South Carolina's School Improvement Councils.

The 2026 edition of the SC-SIC Handbook is now available.

Designed as a practical guide to SIC governance and responsibilities, the updated handbook brings together the information councils need to understand their roles, meet requirements, and strengthen their work throughout the year.

Whether you're serving on an SIC for the first time or returning for another year, this is a resource to keep close.

Explore the new SC-SIC Handbook: https://www.sc-sic.org/resource-library

09/02/2026

SC-SIC Connect is coming to a region near you this fall!

Join School Improvement Council members, school leaders, district partners, and community members from across your region for an evening of connection, learning, and practical support.

At SC-SIC Connect, you'll:

• Get updates on the latest SIC requirements and resources
• Connect with other SIC members and leaders in your region
• Explore practical tools you can take back to your council
• Share ideas and learn from the work happening in other schools and communities

And yes—dinner is provided!

📍 P*e Dee — September 30 | Lake City
📍 Upstate — October 20 | Greenville
📍 Midlands — October 22 | Cayce
📍 Lowcountry — Details coming soon

Choose the location that works best for you and register today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ESSR3QVate

Local Conversations. Statewide Impact.

07/21/2026

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 SC Family Engagement Conference!

Family Engagement Professionals: Join us on Wednesday, September 16, for a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration, as we come together to Raise the Standard of Family Engagement across our state.

Conference Details:
- Wednesday, Sept. 16
- 8:30AM - 3:30PM
- Pastides Alumni Center

Whether you serve at the district, school, or community level, you'll leave with practical strategies, innovative ideas, valuable resources, and new connections with colleagues who share your commitment to supporting SC families.

Register today: https://forms.office.com/r/6sp7sXwRzL

We can't wait to see you in September!

06/01/2026

Today is the Deadline!

Today, June 1, is the final day for SC schools to upload their SIC Report to Parents to the SIC Member Network: https://sic.ed.sc.edu/network/default.asp

If your schools has not yet uploaded its report, please do so today to remain in compliance with state requirements.

Need assistance? Contact the SC-SIC office as soon as possible.

05/29/2026

3 DAYS LEFT

The June 1 deadline to upload your SIC Report to Parents is almost here.

If your school hasn't uploaded its report to the SC-SIC Member Network yet, now is the time.

- Upload by June 1
- Stay in compliance
- Don't wait until the last minute

05/28/2026

Reminder!

The deadline to upload your SIC Report to Parents to the SIC Member Network is Monday, June 1.

All schools are required to upload their finalized Report to Parents by the deadline to remain in compliance.

Upload here: https://sic.ed.sc.edu/network/
Need Help? Contact the SC-SIC office at [email protected]

Don't wait until the last minute. Make sure your school's report is submitted on time!

05/26/2026

Reminder for all South Carolina School Improvement Councils:

The deadline to upload your school's 2026 Report to Parents to the SIC Member Network is Monday, June1.

Uploading your report is REQUIRED for state compliance and helps ensure your community has access to important information about your SIC's work and school improvement efforts.

Need help with the upload process? Our team is happy to assist.

https://www.sc-sic.org/member-network

05/05/2026

If you’re seeing an error about file size (10 MB limit), you’re not alone.

The fix is simple:
Just compress your PDF before uploading.

You can use the free Adobe Acrobat Online PDF Compressor (https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/online/compress-pdf.html) No login required.

Upload your file, download the smaller version, and you should be good to go!

Tip: If your file is still too large, try selecting a higher compression level.

We know many schools are finalizing uploads. Hang in there, you’re almost done! If you run into any issues, we’re here to help.

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http://sc-sic.org/

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