All students enrolled in EDUC 310 or the graduate equivalent of EDUC 610 will attend a 1.5 hour overview of the state wide system.  During this overview, students learn about the rational behind ADEPT, how it was developed and implemented, and how it impacts contract levels in South Carolina.  Students also view the video produced by the Division of Teacher Quality during this 1.5 hour training followed by a question and answer period.

All students enrolled in EDUC 390 or the graduate equivalent of EDUC 660 attend a three hour ADEPT session on the Performance Dimensions.  At this session, the dimension description for each performance dimension is reviewed and students are given the opportunity to teach a performance dimension to the rest of the class.

Another orientation session is held for all teacher candidates participating in the ten hour course entitled Internship and Reflective Practice (EDUC 475/EDUC 490).  This orientation is held at the beginning of the semester for approximately 12 hours.  It is required of all students and is conducted during the front-loaded portion of the internship.  It also is considered to be part of the two hour Capstone seminar which all interns complete.  These sessions focus on the competent performance description of each performance dimension. 

Written explanations are contained in the internship handbook.  In addition, interns are sent placement information along with a map to the school prior to the start of the semester.  Oral explanations regarding the placement are provided at the first orientation session.

The planning, coordination, and implementation of the ADEPT orientation sessions are the responsibility of the Director of Student Academic Services for the Richard W. Riley College of Education assisted by faculty as needed.