Cyclical Review of Science Standards

In December 2011 the EOC began the cyclical review of the science academic standards. First, the EOC appointed a seven-member national panel of experts to  review the current standards and make recommendations for their improvement. The EOC then contacted all school districts and instructional leaders in the state as well as EOC members for nominations to the two panels – one composed of composed of teachers of students with limited English proficiency and students with disabilities and another composed of parents, business and industry officials, and community leaders to review the standards. Over 165 names were provided to the EOC.

Report on the Review of the South Carolina Science Academic Standards:
On June 11, 2012 EOC adopted a report with recommendations for modifying the 2005 South Carolina Science Academic Standards. These recommendations were compiled under the advisement of three review teams: a national review team of science educators who have worked with or other state organizations; a parent, business, and community leader's team drawn from various geographical areas in South Carolina; and a team of educators and parents of students with disabilities and students with limited English proficiency.

Membership of Review Panels

Existing Science Standards
South Carolina Science Academic Standards (November 2005)

Panel Meetings and Materials
The panel of teachers of students with limited English proficiency and students with disabilities met on March 26, 2012. The panel of parents, business and industry officials, and community leaders met on March 30, 2012.