about scsdb

Photo of The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind building

The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB) is a specialized instructional and resource center. It provides services statewide for individuals who are deaf, blind or sensory multidisabled (children and adults), their families and the professionals who work with them. SCSDB offers programs for preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, sensory multidisabled, and vocational educational students, as well as a variety of outreach and support services. The main campus is in Spartanburg, and regional centers are located throughout the state.

 

 

Mission Statement

The mission of the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind is to ensure that individuals we serve realize maximum success through high quality educational programs, outreach services and partnerships.

 

Palmetto Gold School

The South Carolina Department of Education has named SCSDB a Palmetto Gold School based on the school's ratings on the state's school accountability report card. SCSDB scored Excellent on the Absolute Performance Rating and Good on the Growth Rating.

 

Red Carpet School

SCSDB was named a Red Carpet School by the State Department of Education’s nationally recognized Red Carpet Schools Program. The three-year award recognizes schools that provide consistently outstanding customer service and family-friendly environments. Red Carpet Schools are warm, inviting places where parents, guardians and community members are welcomed and encouraged to be actively involved in the school’s activities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our main campus in Spartanburg offers:

Educational Services for Students who are Blind

  • On-Campus Applied Training Program
  • On-Campus Educational Program
  • Mainstreaming Program in Spartanburg School Districts

Educational Services for Students who are Deaf

  • On-Campus Applied Training Program
  • On-Campus Educational Program
  • Mainstreaming Program in Spartanburg School Districts

Educational Services for Students who are Multihandicapped

  • Assistive Technology/Augmentative Communication
  • Community Service Programs
  • Independent Living Skills Program
  •  Prevocational/Vocational Training Program
  • On-Campus Educational Program

Career and Technology Education Program

  • Career Training Program
  • Industrial Skills Development Center
  • Occupational Diploma Program

After-School Program

  • Athletics & Fitness
  • Classes (Music, technology, swimming and more)
  • Community Service Opportunities
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Independent Living Skills Development
  • Recreational Programs
  • Residential Life
  • Tutoring Program

Support Services

  • Health and Related Services
  • Library and Media Services