Special Education Services

Special education programs are based upon innovative research and are supported by federal, state and local funds. Additional support derives from grants elicited collaboratively with neighboring universities, regional centers of excellence and other agencies. Our students benefit from genetic, developmental pediatric and mental health services which are provided by numerous private and public agencies in the area.

Research and experience clearly document that children with disabilities benefit most when identified and served early in life. The School District of Greenville County demonstrates a commitment to a good start for our very youngest children by providing comprehensive early childhood identification and intervention services beginning at 2 1/2 years. The district Child Find initiative elicits referrals from parents, community agencies, health care providers and nursery and preschool teachers.

We are committed to educating disabled students in general classes to the maximum extent appropriate. School multidisciplinary teams give careful consideration to the design and implementation of effective Individual Education Programs. In addition, the district provides a full continuum of special education program models:

Please visit the District’s parent resources page for additional contacts, resources and information.

Here is our list of other helpful web sites for additional resources and information.

Record requests must be submitted per the requirements listed below.

Record Requests from In District and Out of District Schools:

For current student, who has enrolled or intends to enroll in a school inside or outside of Greenville County Schools, a record request must be submitted to last school attended. Requests maybe submitted by mail, fax or email to the applicable school’s Records Clerk. School-to-school requests do not require a parent signature.

Records Requests and Agencies:

Request must be on letterhead, contain the agency, school or school district name, contact information and what specific records are requested. Outside agencies must also include a signed release from the student if 18 years of age or older or from the parent/guardian if under 18 years of age.

Parents/Students: Submit Record/Transcript Request form with a copy of a government issued photo ID and applicable fee (see below).

Special Education Archives

If student has graduated or has been withdrawn from school for more than one year, then requests must be submitted to the attention of Special Education Archives, by fax to 864-355-9830, or by email to (spedrecords@greenville.k12.sc.us).

Special Education Records Requests: Please submit Special Education records requests to the attention of Special Education Archives by fax at 864-355-9830, or by email to (spedrecords@greenville.k12.sc.us).

Fees

Greenville County Schools may charge a fee of $5.00 for each request. An additional 0.10 cents per page charge will be applied after 50 pages. Fees do not apply to school-to-school requests or for current students who have enrolled or intend to enroll in a school outside of Greenville County Schools.

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