AESA welcomes the Low Country Education Consortium (LCEC) as one of its newest members. The LCEC is comprised of five school districts along coastal South Carolina in the Charleston Metro region. These districts collaborate in a networked improvement community (NIC) to improve student learning outcomes in South Carolina’s Low Country region. As a part of the LCEC’s focus on equity, the organization strives to ensure that historically underserved students graduate high school prepared for success in post-secondary, for career and for life.
The LCEC is a young organization having been established by the superintendents in the region in 2018 to network, share services, and collaborate on redefining definitions of student success to include more than just academics and to align with regional, state, and global workforce needs.
The Charleston Metro region has a booming economy, and as reported in The Post and Courier in January 2019, has risen to the 16th best in the country as the port in Charleston and business and industry have continued to grow. An average of 28 newcomers move to the region daily. The Charleston Metro region is home to Boeing, Mercedes Benz, Volvo, and Bosch – just to name a few of the thriving industries located in the region. Aerospace, automotive, IT, port-centric logistics, hospitality and tourism, and medical are some of the prominent industries in the region. The LCEC has strong business and industry partners as well as partners from philanthropic organizations.
The Low Country Education Consortium believes strongly in the power of networking and collaboration at the regional, state, and national levels as well as emphasizing a global perspective. The LCEC is excited about joining, networking, and learning from and with AESA members.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY FROM LCEC
Leading a Digital Transition
The LCEC has partnered with Digital Learning Collaborative to offer an administrator seminar series titled "Leading a Digital Transition." This six-week webinar series is open to all AESA members!
