Special School District of St. Louis County

Special School District of St. Louis County Welcome to the official page of Special School District of St. Louis County. Special School District of St.

Louis County, the largest specialized education provider in the State of Missouri, equips and empowers students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. This is realized through an inclusive, collaborative approach, supported by our comprehensive resources and deep expertise - all of which is centered on each student’s unique needs. Learn more about us on our website, www.ssdmo.org.

As part of NEO, new educators received dedicated funds to build their classroom library — selecting books that reflect t...
08/04/2026

As part of NEO, new educators received dedicated funds to build their classroom library — selecting books that reflect their students' interests and identities and spark the joy of reading. From picture books to graphic novels and everything in between, these classrooms are being filled with stories that matter. This support comes from funds specifically set aside to equip new teachers.

We’re proud to invest in literacy-rich spaces where all students feel seen, inspired, and excited to read.

Special shout-out to the Special Education Foundation, who ensured our teachers were well caffeinated for shopping by offering a coffee treat to all those in attendance!

Welcome to the team — and happy reading! 🧡📖

The Governing Council is holding a special election to fill the open Board of Education seat in Subdistrict 2, which rep...
08/03/2026

The Governing Council is holding a special election to fill the open Board of Education seat in Subdistrict 2, which represents the Affton, Bayless, Hancock Place, and Mehlville school districts. The Governing Council, which elects the Special School District Board of Education, was not able to elect a candidate for Subdistrict 2 at the March 2 meeting and declared an impasse due to a lack of a quorum.

Learn more at www.ssdmo.org/SpecialElection

Join us in welcoming our newest staff and wishing them an incredible first year at SSD! 🎉 During a three-day New Educat...
08/03/2026

Join us in welcoming our newest staff and wishing them an incredible first year at SSD! 🎉

During a three-day New Educator Orientation (NEO), these new team members explored what it means to be part of SSD, learning about day-to-day life in our District, the special education process, Charting the LifeCourse, and the many resources available to support students and one another.

As we prepare for the new school year, we welcomed:
• 51 classroom teachers
• 10 speech-language pathologists
• 5 school psychologists
• 3 school psychologist interns
• 1 social worker
• 1 nurse
• 1 occupational therapist

Every new team member strengthens our ability to provide the individualized support and services our students deserve. While we're excited to start the year with these incredible professionals, we're still filling positions to ensure every student has the support they need for a successful school year.

Ready to make a difference? Explore our current openings at https://buff.ly/iP6Fvij

Want to save some money while buying back-to-school goodies, like clothing, computers, and school supplies? Missouri's B...
07/31/2026

Want to save some money while buying back-to-school goodies, like clothing, computers, and school supplies?

Missouri's Back-to-School sales tax holiday starts next Friday, August 7! During tax-free weekend, families can purchase school supplies without paying state sales tax.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/3BFv95v

07/30/2026

After School Meals end this Friday–but Summer Lunches start on Monday June 1! Six SLCL branches will offer a nutritious lunch from Operation Food Search along with fun activities for kids ages 18 and under from 12:00–1:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. Pizza will be provided on Fridays, sponsored by the St. Louis County Library Foundation. More info at https://www.slcl.org/summer-lunches

The Board Brief is a review of actions taken by the SSD Board of Education. It is another way SSD is working to be trans...
07/29/2026

The Board Brief is a review of actions taken by the SSD Board of Education. It is another way SSD is working to be transparent and improve communication, helping to keep our community informed.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/QK5ROIo

International leaders visited Summit Academy to learn from Missouri's approach to youth justice 🌍SSD recently welcomed J...
07/22/2026

International leaders visited Summit Academy to learn from Missouri's approach to youth justice 🌍

SSD recently welcomed Jake Richards, the United Kingdom's Minister for State, to Summit Academy as part of an international visit exploring how education plays a vital role in youth rehabilitation.

The visit highlighted SSD's partnership with the St. Louis County Juvenile Court and the individualized educational supports that help students build confidence, stay engaged in learning, and prepare for a successful future.

Read more about the visit and how Summit Academy is making an impact: https://buff.ly/wp37Vj6

Sarah Kline has been selected to serve as student compliance director. Kline will be building on her nearly 20 years of ...
07/21/2026

Sarah Kline has been selected to serve as student compliance director. Kline will be building on her nearly 20 years of experience at SSD, most recently as assistant director of compliance.

“I am honored to continue to build upon my previous experience as the assistant director of compliance supporting the District with student compliance matters. I look forward to leading with integrity and implementing supports that empower educators and support families to serve our students' special education needs.”

Read the full announcement: https://buff.ly/t3v7A8X

📢 Partner District Leadership Updates at SSD!As a result of Emily Kresyman's transition to SSD's Director of Human Resou...
07/10/2026

📢 Partner District Leadership Updates at SSD!

As a result of Emily Kresyman's transition to SSD's Director of Human Resources, Dr. Travena Hostetler will serve as special education director for Maplewood Richmond Heights School District, and Julie Schroeder will continue supporting Valley Park School District while also serving Brentwood School District.

These updates reflect SSD's ongoing commitment to providing strong leadership and support to partner districts while thoughtfully aligning resources to meet District needs.

Read the full story: https://buff.ly/55vfj5M

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St. Louis, MO

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+13149898100

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