Eligibility and Selection Process
Eligibility to becoming a South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher:
Certified classroom teachers who instruct students for at least half of the school day.
Teachers who have completed three years in the profession and participate in professional development related to financial literacy.
Teachers who demonstrate a passion for furthering personal financial literacy.
Selection Process - Teachers will be carefully selected by a team consisting of SC Economics staff and university faculty affiliates.
The following criteria will be used in the selection process:
Grade levels/subjects taught
Subject matter expertise
Geographic location
Dedication to professional learning
Classroom skills using activity-based learning
Passion for student learning