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