All trainings below are virtual, free of charge, and open to anyone interested.
But pre-registration is required.
Upcoming Training
SC-SIC Connect
Connecting Councils Across South Carolina
This fall, SC-SIC is bringing training closer to home with four regional evening workshops designed for SIC members, chairs, school leaders, and anyone interested in strengthening the work of their local council.
Connect with other SICs. Get the latest updates. Explore new resources. Leave with practical tools you can use this year.
Low Country | Charleston - September 29
Pee Dee | Lake City - September 30
Upstate | Greenville - October 20
Midlands | Lexington - October 22
6-8PM | Free to Attend | Registration Required
Statewide Virtual Trainings
New Principal Training | Wednesday, September 2, 1PM
This virtual training is designed specifically for principals who are new to their school, district, South Carolina, or the principal role. We’ll cover what you need to know to effectively partner with your SIC, meet annual requirements and deadlines, and confidently navigate the year ahead. SC-SIC is excited to welcome you and serve as a resource and partner throughout the school year.
SIC Chairs | Saturday, October 17, 10AM
District-Wide Training Request
Would you like to request training for your District or School? Contact your SIC District Contact to request training.
Designed just for SIC Chairs, this training is all about helping you lead your Council effectively and with confidence. We’ll share practical tips for planning and running productive meetings, activating your SIC through committees, and recruiting members.
SIC Basics | Tuesday, October 27, 6PM
Whether you are brand new to your School Improvement Council or just need a quick refresher, this one-hour session is a great place to start. We’ll review the key features of the SIC Handbook and go over the essentials of being an SIC member and walk through the key responsibilities of SICs and their members, so you can feel confident and ready to contribute.
SIC Chairs | Thursday, November 5, 6PM
Designed just for SIC Chairs, this training is all about helping you lead your Council effectively and with confidence. We’ll share practical tips for planning and running productive meetings, activating your SIC through committees, and recruiting members.
SIC Basics | Thursday, November 19, 6PM
Whether you are brand new to your School Improvement Council or just need a quick refresher, this one-hour session is a great place to start. We’ll review the key features of the SIC Handbook and go over the essentials of being an SIC member and walk through the key responsibilities of SICs and their members, so you can feel confident and ready to contribute.
Online Trainings
For School Improvement Councils and members who wish to quickly refresh their operational knowledge of SICs, the SC-SIC has developed three 20-minute online training videos. These videos can be viewed individually or as part of a local SIC meeting, and cover information from the Handbook. Click the YouTube embedded links to the right to view each segment.
The Basics of Organizing an SIC
Local SIC Duties
The Basics of Operating an SIC