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Teachers Grow their Knowledge and Skills in the First Semester 2016

January9

Deepening, Strengthening, and Honing Talent Development at Springfield and Angel Oak Elementary In the fall of 2016, Cohort 1 Academy teachers at Angel Oak and Springfield Elementary Schools have been deepening, strengthening, and honing their talent-scouting and development skills. On October 26, 2016, teachers at both schools took part in an innovative half-day professional development […]

Summer Professional Development Inspires Talent Scouts

August24

Teachers as Talent Scouts:  Finding & Developing Students’ Talents Talent Development Academy project held summer professional development for the newest TDA, Minnie Hughes Elementary, on July 25 and 26, 2016.  Dr. Frances Welch, Dean, School of Education, Health, and Human Performance, College of Charleston, and Ms. Mary Runyon, Associate Superintendent of Learning Services, Charleston County Schools, welcomed teachers and […]

Minnie Hughes Elementary Joins as a Talent Development Academy for 2016-2017

August24

Minnie Hughes Elementary School, located on Yonges Island, South Carolina, has been selected as the third Talent Development Academy in Charleston County School District.  They join Angel Oak and Springfield Elementary Schools in working to create classrooms which challenge and engage all students.  Congratulations and welcome to Minnie Hughes faculty and staff!

A FOCUS ON TALENT DEVELOPMENT ACADEMIES TEACHER DEVELOPMENT: An Update on Our Journey

December1

Beginning in Spring 2015, we identified our first two schools and began to develop the partnership leading to the creation of Talent Development Academies at Angel Oak Elementary and Springfield Elementary Schools in Charleston County School District. Both faculties gathered together for a three-day, total immersion during July 2015. After school started in September, teacher […]

Teachers as Talent Scouts: Uncovering and Growing Potential

July17

Upcoming Three Day Conference to kick off Project Talent Development Academy On July 27, 28, and 28, between 60 and 70 educators will gather at the College of Charleston North Campus at 3800 Paramount Drive in North Charleston.  This three day conference signals the start of the teacher development activities key to this innovative approach […]

Two schools invited to become Talent Development Academies

March7

In mid-February, after reviewing applicants, two CCSD schools were invited to become Talent Development Academies.  These schools are Angel Oak Elementary School and Springfield Elementary School.  Meetings with Angel Oak Principal Michael Griggs and lead teacher Stacey Gray and Springfield’s Principal Blondell Adams and lead teacher Shene White revealed excitement and enthusiasm about opening up […]

Seeking Interested Title I Elementary Schools in Charleston County School District

January6

This website has been established to share information about an exciting new project, funded in October 2014, called Project Talentum Academe:  Talent Development Academies.  Information about what the project is, which schools are eligible to apply, and how to apply are included in this website.  Contact us with questions, or better yet, apply to become […]



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