Technical Assistance

Tiered Supports

Our Tiered Technical Assistance program supports districts across the state to build upon their capacity to increase the use of evidence-based inclusive early childhood practices that promote meaningful participation for young children with disabilities. These supports are provided through a tiered framework which is individualized to meet the needs of each district. This tiered framework includes Universal Supports, Targeted Supports, and Intensive Supports. To learn more about each of these tiers, please select the corresponding circle in the diagram below. 

Select a support level to learn more.

Universal supports are widely available to all through our website, social media platforms, newsletter, learning communities, virtual & online learning opportunities, and our annual Early Childhood Inclusion Conference. You may also find our team presenting evidence-based practices at other local conferences and events around the state!

Targeted supports are offered to district partners through short term consultation services that support problem-solving conversations, unpack our universal resources and tools, facilitate connections with community partners, and provide priority participation in learning communities.

Intensive supports are provided to districts who have voluntarily requested this level of support and commit to partner “give/get” agreements. Priority is given to districts who have been provided eligibility with SC TEAMS through the Office of Special Education Services (OSES). This level of support includes guidance in establishing a Preschool District Leadership Team, facilitation in the strategic planning process, and continued support through professional development and consultation aligned with their strategic plan.

Building a Leadership Team

Our Technical Assistance Specialists can support you in developing a leadership team to guide your efforts to enhance your district's early childhood program. This includes identifying teams that may already exist in your district and how to connect & incorporate this work with other important initiatives. See below for additional information about key team members.

You can also check out our Leadership & Teaming eLearning modules for support!

  • Representatives empowered to make decisions:
    • General Education Early Childhood representative
    • Special Education representative
  • District Early Childhood Education Coordinator
  • District Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator
  • District Special Education Director
  • Head Start Director
  • Head Start Disabilities Coordinator
  • Community Child Care Director
  • T.A. Specialists
  • Child Find Coordinator
  • Family member/parent
  • Title I Director
  • Principal
  • School Psychologist
  • Preschool Teacher
  • Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
  • Community Child Care Provider
  • Related Service Providers
  • Others in your community that can help you plan for increasing LRE options for preschool

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A Statewide Collaboration for Student Success

South Carolina Partnerships for Inclusion, and the other partners that make up SC TEAMS, share the same goal of supporting everyone who impacts the academic success of students with disabilities. From preschool to transitioning to life after school, each partner plays a crucial role in the academic journey of South Carolina Students.

 

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