When South Carolina's leaders in business, education, and public policy came together for a summit in 1993 their collaboration created the Statewide Systemic Initiative (SSI). With the support of the National Science Foundation, the SSI was instrumental in leading schools through changes associated with the creation of mathematics and science curriculum standards and the implementation of the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Test (PACT).

Through the SSI, regional resource centers then known as "Hubs" were established so that all teachers would have quick and convenient access to substantive professional development, teaching resources and instructional improvement expertise.

Since then, South Carolina has achieved much in raising expectations and improving achievement in mathematics and science education. The measures for success in STEM education, as set by No Child Left Behind legislation and concerns with recent international comparisons, continue to rise. SCCMS advocacy initiatives will focus our state's actions for the decade ahead and strengthen our resolve to be an economically competitive, educationally innovative, and scientifically savvy state.

Superintendents' Focus Group Report Jan 05

Post Summit Report #1 March 05

Summit Evaluation Report Jan 05

SC Chamber share Oct 05