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Renzulli Learning
South Carolina Career Readiness Alignment
A Comprehensive Guide to Integrating Renzulli Learning with State Standards
Renzulli Learning helps South Carolina schools prepare students for the future of work by developing critical thinking, creativity, and executive function (planning, organization, working memory, self-regulation)—the durable human skills that drive success in college, career, and life.
Our personalized, project-based approach aligns with South Carolina’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs, Work-Based Learning (WBL) under the Education and Economic Development Act (EEDA), statewide Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) requirements, the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate, and state high school diploma/graduation regulations.
South Carolina Frameworks We Support
Career & Technical Education (CTE) — Programs & Courses — https://ed.sc.gov/instruction/career-and-technical-education/
Work-Based Learning (WBL) — https://ed.sc.gov/instruction/career-and-technical-education/career-guidance/work-based-learning/
Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) — Student Overview (Personal Pathways to Success) — https://ed.sc.gov/instruction/career-and-technical-education/programs-and-courses/cate-programs/personal-pathways-to-success/students/
Profile of the South Carolina Graduate — https://ed.sc.gov/about/profile-of-sc-graduate/
South Carolina High School Diploma & State Regulations — https://ed.sc.gov/instruction/career-and-technical-education/south-carolina-high-school-diploma-and-state-regulations/
How Renzulli Learning Supports South Carolina's Career Readiness Goals
Grade Ban | South Carolina Focus | Renzulli Learning Alignment |
|---|---|---|
| K–5 Career Awareness | Build early awareness of careers, community roles, and learning habits that support the Profile of the SC Graduate skills (creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication). | Renzulli Profiler surfaces interests and strengths; early project-based learning (PBL) on community helpers and real-world problems; daily plan–do–review routines to practice Executive Function (planning, focus, self-regulation). |
| 6–8 Career Exploration | Implement EEDA career assessments and awareness; begin and update the IGP for all students; explore CTE clusters and pathways. | Personal Success Plan (PSP) supports goal-setting and reflection; Executive Function assessment pinpoints planning/working-memory needs; research and design challenges tied to South Carolina career clusters; 21st-century skills activities (creativity, collaboration, communication) aligned to Profile competencies. |
| 9–12 Career Planning & CTE | Planning & CTEEnter CTE programs and follow course standards; complete WBL experiences aligned with SCDE guidelines; maintain IGP; meet SC High School Diploma requirements (24 credits and required courses). | Capstones and internships aligned to CTE pathways; EF reporting supports readiness habits and on-time task completion; PSP artifacts align with IGP conferences; creativity assessed and developed (e.g., CTC-aligned tasks) to produce industry-relevant deliverables and pathway products. |
| At-Risk / Transition | Strengthen employability, leadership, and workplace readiness consistent with WBL expectations and the soft skills in the Profile of the SC Graduate. | Leadership and workplace modules; PSP check-ins for accountability; progress monitoring against employability and soft-skill expectations; embedded EF routines reinforce persistence, organization, and adaptability for college, career, or military transition. |
Core Capabilities (K–12)
21st-Century & Durable Skills
Structured activities strengthen creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and adaptability—the same “world-class skills” and life/career characteristics highlighted in the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate (e.g., integrity, self-direction, perseverance, work ethic).Executive Function (EF)
Built-in assessment and growth routines for planning, organization, working memory, and self-regulation; dashboards help educators scaffold the habits students need to succeed in rigorous CTE courses and WBL experiences.Personal Success Plan (PSP)
Goal-setting, reflection, and evidence of growth—easily mapped onto required IGP meetings and documentation, helping counselors and career specialists show each student’s progress toward postsecondary goals.Project-Based Enrichment
Student-driven investigations tied to South Carolina CTE course standards and local industry needs; pairs naturally with CTE coursework and WBL placements to create artifacts that can be referenced in IGP conferences and graduation planning.Profiler-Powered Personalization
Interests, strengths, and learning styles guide differentiated enrichment and career exploration, ensuring that IGPs and CTE pathway choices reflect each student’s unique profile rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Research Evidence & Long-Term Outcomes
SEM foundation, career-relevant gains
Enrichment-oriented models like the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM)—the foundation of Renzulli Learning—are associated with improved academic performance, more students choosing rigorous coursework, and greater entry into high-value postsecondary fields, all strong indicators of career readiness.Creativity growth over time
Multi-year implementations using Renzulli Learning report measurable increases in creativity through authentic projects and the Cebeci Test of Creativity (CTC), supporting South Carolina’s emphasis on innovation and problem-solving in its graduate profile.Executive Function as the engine
EF assessment plus project workflows build self-management, focus, and perseverance—skills emphasized in South Carolina’s Profile (e.g., work ethic, knowing how to learn) and critical for success in CTE labs, WBL placements, and postsecondary environments.
Why South Carolina Districts Choose Renzulli Learning
Aligned & Documented
Direct support for CTE programs and course standards, WBL guidelines, EEDA/IGP requirements, the Profile of the SC Graduate, and SC High School Diploma regulations and credit expectations.
Measurable Skill Development
Actionable EF data, creativity assessment and growth, and 21st-century skill rubrics help schools show impact on the very dispositions and competencies South Carolina has formally defined for its graduates.
Future-Ready & Human-Centered
Builds uniquely human strengths—creativity, critical thinking, leadership, collaboration—that complement AI and automation, positioning students to thrive in a rapidly changing economy.
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