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Special School District of St. Louis County
 

District Overview

Hailed as “one of the great success stories in public education in the St. Louis region” by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, SSD has become an icon for special education and technical education providers over the past half century.

SSD’s unique status as a public school district ensures that all local students receive equal access to quality special education regardless of their socio-economic background or the neighborhood in which they live.

SSD mission statement


In collaboration with partner districts, we provide technical education and a wide variety of individualized educational and support services, designed to ensure the student’s successful contribution to our community.

SSD vision statement


Partners for every student success.

SSD by the numbers


Students (2010–2011)
Students in special education 23,591
Students in technical education 2,112
Total 25,703


Staff
Teacher-level staff 2,733
Para-level staff 1,733
Other 653
Total 5,119


Learn about the district’s long-term vision


SSD Focus Group Report (PDF)
SSD Comprehensive School Improvement Rolling Plan (PDF)
SSD Technology Plan (PDF)
SSD Program Evaluations

District Map


SSD Map
District Map (PDF)
SSD Fast Facts
  • One in 5 public school students in St. Louis County receive special education services or technical education from SSD.

  • SSD staff provides special education services to students in 265 public schools in 22 school districts in St. Louis County.

  • About 97 percent of the students who receive special education services from SSD attend a school in their local school district.
 
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12110 Clayton Rd, Town & Country, MO 63131  /  314.989.8100  /  314.989.8552 – 711 (Missouri Relay)

Special School District of St. Louis County (SSD) is a leader in providing special education services to students with disabilities and also provides a wide range of career and technical education programs.
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