The Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation (EPI), in collaboration with Voorhees University, has pioneered Improvement Science practices to achieve equitable outcomes in K-12 education throughout South Carolina. This session will highlight the work of specific K-12 educators across South Carolina whose active engagement in classroom-based improvement initiatives has directly informed school improvement and transformed learning. Attendees will see firsthand the IMPACT of this collaborative partnership on student learning outcomes, classroom instructional strategies, and the broader educational system. Participants will engage in individual and small group activities, fostering collaboration and the exchange of ideas. They will leave empowered with a framework to pursue inquiry, leverage evidence, and embrace change, embodying the role of lifelong improvers dedicated to transforming educational outcomes for all students.
