FMSD Renewal Process Info and Tips

• Understanding the Renewal Credit Process
• Renewal Credit Options Quick Reference Guide - FMSD Renewal Matrix
• Submitting Credits in FMSD Professions Learning System
• Read to Succeed Information
• FMSD Professional Learning Library Resource Collection- Print Catalog
• FMSD's Tip Top Teaching - Teaching Tips from our very own educators

Licensure renewal

• An essential function that combines the evaluation of quality engagement in professional development activities and adherence to SCDE renewal criteria.
• Educators who hold a professional license must renew this credential every five years.
• Opportunities for renewal credit should align with your area(s) of certification, your professional growth and development plan and/or the FMSD strategic plan.
• Upload all outside opportunities for renewal credits into Professional Learning.
• 120 credits or hours of engagement is required for renewal.
• Read to Succeed Requirement (more details below)

* Effective July 2020, you are NO LONGER REQUIRED to take 3 graduate hours to renew a professional certificate for educators who exclusively hold a bachelor's degree.

As you engage in PD activities, please ensure these engagements align with one of the renewal credit options featured in the FMSD Renewal Credit Matrix below if you wish to use these efforts towards licensure renewal.

Once educators complete a professional development activity, you can request approval for renewal credit through the External Credit Request feature in Professional Learning by submitting the completed activity documentation. Within the External Credit Request area, you have a choice of three options for submitting renewal credit documentation and requesting approval. See the complete tutorial on using these features and submitting documentation here.

Proviso 1.105 Read to Succeed Endorsement (2023-24)

The Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 includes Proviso 1.105, on-year legislation that suspends Read to Succeed (R2S) endorsement requirements for certificate renewal for some educators.

This guidance document provides information for South Carolina districts and educators regarding the implementation of the proviso. This one-year legislation will primarily impact educators who, otherwise, would need to earn the one-course R2S Requirement to renew a certificate expiring on or before June 30, 2024. Educators who must earn the R2S Literacy Teacher endorsement are not impacted by Proviso 1.105 since they have two renewal cycles to obtain the four-course endorsement.

Please see the link below for more information and details from the S.C Department of Education:

Read To Succeed Endorsement Requirements

Our FMSD Professional Learning Library houses our district's professional book collection. The Library is home to over 300 texts that can be checked out by individual educators or small groups for educator-driven book studies. Each of the titles in the library are approved for renewal credit. Educators may design studies and receive pre-approval for credit allowances through the Self-Paced Credit option listed on the External Credit Request tab in the Professional Learning Management System. Check out the FMSD Professional Learning Library Website to view the collection, learn about the checkout process, and see the featured Book of the Month! Link: https://sites.google.com/fmsdmail.org/professional-learning-library/home

If you would like to check out a title or if you have a dissertation or thesis you would like to feature in the district library, contact us at fmsdoee@fortmillschools.org.

Rinice Sauls - Director for Recruitment and Retention

Jenn Johnson - Coordinator of Educator Effectiveness for Secondary (Counselors and School Librarians)

Debra Miller - Coordinator of Educator Effectiveness for Elementary (Speech Language Professionals, and NBCT Support)

Jessica Calloway and Olivia Williams - Educator Effectiveness Coaches

Location: Fort Mill School District
Phone: 803-548-2527