South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind

What an incredible story! We were delighted to see one of our outreach teachers, Dawne Shaw, and a student, Zoie Goolsby, featured by WSPA News Channel 7. Inclusion is crucial, and learning how to communicate in ASL with your deaf and hard of hearing peers makes a significant difference. Thanks for learning how to sign the Pledge of Allegiance Starr Elementary friends! Beyond our Spartanburg campus, we provide statewide access to certified teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing in public school districts across the state, ensuring that deaf and hard of hearing students receive appropriate curriculum and instruction tailored to their needs. “The regular classroom uses a phonics-based curriculum, and that doesn’t work for her because she’s not hearing the phonics. For her, we’re using a specialized curriculum called Foundations for Literacy that’s developed for deaf children,” explained Dawne Shaw, Teacher of the Deaf at the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind. Foundations for Literacy is a one-of-a-kind, evidence-based intervention designed to provide students who are deaf and hard of hearing access to the sounds that English words produce. The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind Division of Outreach Services, in partnership with the SC Department of Education, has provided several trainings in this intervention and is currently in the process of providing additional trainings throughout the state. #EngageEmpowerEquip #HereforYou #WeareSCSDB https://lnkd.in/eaXf3urh

Exciting News! 🌟 The SC School for the Deaf and the Blind will be making more appearances at conferences and expos throughout the state. Recently, SCSDB took part in the Upstate’s inaugural Disability Resource Expo! Do you have an event where we could participate? Reach out and discover the resources SCSDB provides to South Carolina students. #DisabilityResourceExpo #EngageEmpowerEquip #HereForYou Image description: Angela Fordyce, Coordinator of Recruitment and Community Engagement, stands behind a booth featuring materials and merchandise from the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind, with the school's green and yellow banners prominently displayed. The table is covered in promotional items, including water bottles, brochures, and a teddy bear.

Have you had a chance to dive into the latest edition of The Buzz newsletter? Here are some stories you don't want to miss: - Strategic plan update and message from President Jolene Madison - Celebrating the class of 2024 - Student achievements and job placements - Special Olympics medals - Farm Animal Day - Dorm Wars - & so much more! Read all about it: https://lnkd.in/eXvXycMV Image description: A person wearing a blue sweatshirt is holding up a tablet displaying the Summer 2024 edition of "The Buzz," titled "Highlights from SCSDB Hornet's Nest." The cover features a group of graduates in green caps and gowns, celebrating with the text "Congratulations to the Class of 2024!" #engageempowerequip #hereforyou #wearescsdb

Congratulations to our newest graduates! We wish you all the best as you embark on the next chapter of your lives. #WeareSCSDB

Happy #teacherappreciationweek! We sincerely thank our teachers and staff here at SCSDB for their unwavering dedication and hard work. Please join us in extending thanks to all of our educators for all they do to shape the lives of students. #EngageEmpowerEquip #WeareSCSDB

Two-time National Champions!! We are so proud of this dedicated robotics team. The Ninja Hornets also set some new tournament records, including first back-to-back champions, first team to jump from a mid-rank team to championship, and first of two teams to hit 100 points in skills. Congratulations to our middle school robotics team and their coaches. Toby Allen (8th), Carter Bryant (7th), Lucas Coates (6th), and Malakhi Monroe (8th) Coaches: Jessica Gribble (head coach), Josh Joseph, Simon McConnell, and Kathy Jasko. The team is looking forward to returning to the World VEX IQ competition in May. Way to go Hornets! #EngageEmpowerEquip

SCSDB officially turned 175 years old this week! Below is a special #175years message from SCSDB President, Jolene Madison. When the Reverend Newton Pinckney Walker recognized that children in SC who were deaf did not have access to appropriate instruction, he decided to do something about it. He researched deaf education and, in January of 1849, opened a school in Spartanburg and began providing quality school programming for five students who were deaf. Five years later, he followed suit by establishing a program as well for students who were blind. I wonder if he knew that his legacy would still be going strong nearly 175 years later. I wonder if he realized that he was paving the way for access, empowerment, and equity. I am grateful for the incredible visionaries who paved the way for us to engage, empower, and equip students for success. 175 years of service. 175 years of meeting the needs of students across South Carolina. Thank you for being part of our past, our present, and our future! #SCSDB175 #175years #EngageEmpowerEquip #Celebrate175