South Carolina H3635 mandates annual professional development programs for teachers to meet certificate renewal requirements.

South Carolina H3635 requires the State Department of Education to develop annual guidelines for a professional development program in all teaching areas. This program must integrate existing statutory requirements, be provided as in-service training at no cost to teachers, and be completed annually by all certified teachers. Successful completion of the program each year will satisfy all renewal credit requirements for the teacher's professional certificate, superseding any other regulations or plans concerning educator professional credentials.

South Carolina H3635 mandates annual professional development programs for teachers to meet certificate renewal requirements.

South Carolina H3635 requires the State Department of Education to develop annual guidelines for a professional development program in all teaching areas. This program must integrate existing statutory requirements, be provided as in-service training at no cost to teachers, and be completed annually by all certified teachers. Successful completion of the program each year will satisfy all renewal credit requirements for the teacher's professional certificate, superseding any other regulations or plans concerning educator professional credentials.