PACE Cohort 4
| PACE Cohort 4 is divided into two sections: 4A and 4B. Cohort
4A participants are those who began the training program in July 2006. Cohort
4B participants are those who were hired after July 9, 2006 and will begin
the training program in December 2006.
All PACE Cohort 4 participants are required to complete all stages of the training program. This includes a pre-service training program, first-year Saturday seminars, an in-service training program after the first year of teaching, and second-year seminars. Since this is an accelerated teacher training program, attendance at all training sessions is mandatory. Certification and potential salary changes will be based on successful completion of the seminars and the recommendation of the instructors. |
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Dates for Cohort 4A |
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| Mandatory on site registration: | Sunday, July 9, 2006 Open 2:00 P.M. through 4:00 P.M. |
| Pre-service Institute: | July 10-21, 2006 Training will take place Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. through 5:00 P.M. each day |
| 2006-07 Seminars: | September 30, 2006 November 4, 2006 February 24, 2007 April 14, 2007 8:00 A.M. through 5:00 P.M. each day |
| In-service Institute: | June 11-22, 2007 Training will take place Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. through 5:00 P.M. each day |
| 2007 Fall Seminars: | September 15, 2007 November 10, 2007 8:00 A.M. through 5:00 P.M. each day |
PACE 2006-07 Winter Pre-Service Training Program |
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| Dates for Cohort 4B | |
| Assigned Locations: | Ridge View High School, Columbia |
| Drop-in registration: | Friday, December 15, 2006
Please report to the Office of Educator Certification Open 8:00 A.M. through 4:30 P.M. |
| Pre-service Institute: | December 16, 17, 27, 28, 29, 30, 2006 (pre-service)
January 6, 7, 13, 14, 2007 (pre-service) January 27-28, 2007 (first two seminars) Please report to your assigned region 8:00 A.M. through 5:00 P.M. each day (Please hold January 20-21 and February 3-4, 2007 in case inclement weather leads to cancellation of earlier dates) |
| Once Cohort 4B participants have successfully completed the ten day pre-service and the first two seminars, they will continue the training in one of the five training locations listed below. | |
| 2006 Spring Seminars: | February 24, 2007
April 14, 2007 (please note date change) 8:00 A.M. through 5:00 P.M. each day |
| In-service Institute: | June 11-22, 2007
Training will take place Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. through 5:00 P.M. each day |
| 2006 Fall Seminars: | September 15, 2007
November 10, 2007 8:00 A.M. through 5:00 P.M. each day |
Pre-registration
Eligible participants will be sent the pre-registration information. Individuals eligible for participation in PACE who have been hired for the 2006–07 academic year that did not successfully complete the summer 2006 pre-service intstitue are required to attend the pre-service institute this winter. The deadline to pre-register is December 11, 2006. It is the participant's responsibility to complete and submit the pre-registration form as soon as possible. The State Department of Education is trying to accommodate all eligible participants; however, early registration is encouraged to assure your place in the training.
Once participants have successfully completed the pre-service at Ridge View High School, they will continue the training in one of the training locations listed below. Training locations are limited to the number of participants they can serve. Site preference will be given on a first come first served basis. Participant's first or second regional choice may not be available. Individuals will be notified of their assigned region at registration.
Enrollment and Certification Requirements
To participate in the training, a confirmation of employment must be on file by December 11, 2006 and a copy of passing scores on the required Praxis subject area examination(s) must be on file in the Office of Educator Certification by December 15, 2006. Participants must also have a complete application packet on file at the Office of Educator Certification by December 11, 2006.
If a participant who plans to attend the winter pre-service training program is taking the Praxis examination on November 18, 2006, they MUST call for scores by December 15, 2006. The call must be made in the presence of the employing district personnel administrator so passing scores can be confirmed. The participant is responsible for the cost associated with this call. Although participants will be allowed to attend the training with telephone confirmation of passing scores, an official score report from Educational Testing Services must be on file at the Office of Educator Certification before the certificate can be issued.
Participants can check the status of their application using our certification database inquiry.
On Site Registration
Mandatory on site registration will be held Friday, December 15, 2006 between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. at the Office of Educator Certification. During registration, participants will be issued their notebook, texts, and given a homework assignment due the following morning. Participants must submit a money order for $90 to cover the cost for books and supplies during your first year of training. While there is no cost for the training program, participants are responsible for travel, meals, housing (if necessary), and the supplies previously mentioned.
Required Text for Pre-service
(These texts are included in the supply fee)
- Learning to Teach by Linda Shalaway
- 101 Answers for New Teachers and their mentors by Annette L. Breaux
Additional Supplies Needed
Please bring a copy of the state standards for your content area to the pre-service. You should read the state standards in detail prior to the pre-service. If you do not already have a copy of the standards, you may obtain a copy through your district office, your school's department chair, or you may download a copy. In addition, you must bring a textbook for one of the current classes you teach. To go to the state standards please click on your content area listed below.
- Business/Marketing/Computer Technology
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Special Education - Emotionally Disabled (Download standards for one to two of the subjects you teach in the ED classroom)
- All other areas
Cohort 4B Sites
Cohort 4B participants will complete the pre-service at Ridge View High School in Columbia, South Carolina. They will then join one of the regional sites for the remainder of their training program.
Cohort 4 Sites
Furman University
3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville, South Carolina 29613
Directions
Campus
Map
Instructors
Ed Welchel, Lead
Michaelyn Conley
Pamela Flynn
Anne M. Pressley
Linda P. Melcher
Eating Facilities
Daniel Dining Hall is currently under renovations. A temporary dining space will be located in the Watkins Room at the University Center. It is an all-you-care-to-eat residential pavilion that
features a wide variety of menu options at every meal. Enjoy handmade
pizza and pasta creations, rotisserie meats and home-style vegetables.
Other choices include sizzling grilled sandwiches and fries, made-to-order
deli sandwiches, Belgian waffles, a wide assortment of vegetarian and
vegan options, an abundant salad bar, a self-serve wok, soft serve ice
cream, homemade desserts and an extensive selection of beverages.
Daniel Dining Hall Meal Prices
| Breakfast | $5.35 |
| Lunch | $6.80 |
| Dinner | $7.30 |
The Tower Café (located in the lower level of the University Center) will be serving Starbucks Coffee, sandwiches, salads and pastries. The Tower Café is open Monday through Friday between 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM.
Housing and Accommodations
There are numerous hotels within a five mile radius, including Hampton Inn, Sleep Inn,
and Ramada Inn.
White Knoll High School
5643 Platt Springs Road
Lexington, South Carolina 29073
Directions
Instructors
Steven E. Eisele, Lead
Deborah Debenport
Shannon M. Rister
Patricia B. Shealy
James M. Thompson
Eating Facilities
There are many fast food establishments within a short distance of the high school, including Hardees, McDonalds, Popeye's, Sonic, and Subway.
Housing and Accommodations
There are numerous hotels within a five mile radius.
Ridge View High School
4801 Hard Scrabble Road
Columbia, South Carolina 29229
Directions to Ridge View High School
Instructors
Edwin C. Epps, Lead
Karl Hudson
Deborah H. Minick
Galan K. Potter
Patricia M. Smith
Eating Facilities
There are a variety of eating establishments near the high school, including Subway, Wendy's, McDonald's, the Euro Café, Blimpie, Carolina Wings, and Bobby's House of Pizza.
Housing and Accommodations
There are numerous hotels within a short distance from the school.
Francis Marion University (FMU)
Post Office Box 100547
Florence, South Carolina
29501-0547
Please report to the Cauthen Educational Media Center's Auditorium.
Directions
Instructors
Olivia J. Ortmann, Lead
Kathy Bradberry
Diane R. Champion
Toni Cockrell
Beth R. Hinson
Eating Facilities
The FMU cafeteria, Ervin Dining Hall, is available to participants for
three meals a day. Ervin Dining Hall offers a variety of foods and the
meals are served buffet and/or a la carte style. In addition, there are
a few fast food chains and restaurants within close proximity to the campus,
such as Pizza Hut, Wendy’s, Subway, and Miss Annie’s Diner.
Housing and Accommodations
There are numerous hotels within a five-mile radius.
Summerville Adult Education Center
1325 - A Boonehill Road
Summerville, SC 29483
Directions
Instructors
Deborah C. Thompson, Lead
Christoper Burkette
Carolyn Murphy
Sally Nesmith
Heather Taylor
Eating Facilities
There is a Subway located at the end of the training facility. In addition,
there are ample eating establishments within six miles of the facility.
These facilities include McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Wendy’s, Arby’s,
Taco Bell, Sticky Fingers, Church’s, and Ryan’s.
Housing and Accommodations
There are numerous hotels within six miles of the training facility, including
Econo Lodge, Comfort Inns, Sleep Inns, and Holiday Inn Express.
Training Locations for Cohort 4
Please do not contact the training sites directly. All inquiries regarding PACE should be sent to the Division of Educator Quality.- Region 1
Furman University
- Region 2
White Knoll High School
- Region 3
Ridge View High School
- Region 4
Francis Marion University
- Region 5
Summerville Adult Education Center