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The mission of COPE Area Career Center, the catalyst of innovation and excellence, is to ensure all students discover and develop their person, purpose, and platform through high-quality career and technical educational experiences distinguished by
• a culture of collaboration, equity, and inclusion
• a creative learning environment with inspiring opportunities
• a commitment to nurture the academic, physical, social and emotional well-being of all.
The vision of COPE Area Career Center is to provide "A pathway to a great education that leads to employment!"
News & Announcements
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about Dr. Tasha Louis-Nance Elected Vice-Chair of SC-SIC Board of Trustees
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Dr. Bernard E. Frost Appointed to SCASA Executive and SCDE Teaching And Learning Advisory Committees
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about Dr. Bernard E. Frost Appointed to SCASA Executive and SCDE Teaching And Learning Advisory Committees
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about Dr. Jesse Washington, III Named Chair-Elect of The Palmetto’s Finest Association
![3 new teachers sign through local colleges, Shaunta Murray, Titorya Armstrong, & Aaron Oliver]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729265183/ocsdscorg/sl9ohmnj0xfzeu4qo5jd/StudentTeachers-sign_news.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729265183/ocsdscorg/sl9ohmnj0xfzeu4qo5jd/StudentTeachers-sign_news.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729265183/ocsdscorg/sl9ohmnj0xfzeu4qo5jd/StudentTeachers-sign_news.png","width":800}])
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about OCSD Welcomes Three New Teachers Through Local College Partnership’s Teacher Signing Day
![State Supt. Weaver presents check to OCSD Supt. Foster]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723661346/ocsdscorg/kwanyybd95cqan14eke5/SCDEdu_presents-check_newscopy.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723661346/ocsdscorg/kwanyybd95cqan14eke5/SCDEdu_presents-check_newscopy.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1723661346/ocsdscorg/kwanyybd95cqan14eke5/SCDEdu_presents-check_newscopy.png","width":800}])
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about OCSD Awarded $40 Million Award for New Elementary School Construction
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about Join us live for the OCSD board meeting • November 12, 2024 (opens in new window/tab)