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The Special Education Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to assist students with disabilities to achieve success in their endeavors beyond the classroom.
The Foundation provides support and assistance beyond what tax dollars
 Casey, in his car equipped with hand controls appreciates the independence his car affords him. The Foundation provides specialized equipment to students with disabilities. |
can do, primarily to students with disabilities who receive services from the Special School District of St. Louis County (SSD). This includes not only students in self-contained SSD buildings and in resource rooms in 23 county districts, but also students in technical schools, and in private and parochial schools who participate in SSD after-school programs. More than 30,000 students receive SSD services. Disabilities range from mild to severe with the majority having learning disabilities. Student ages range from 3 to 21.
The Foundation is completely independent of SSD and relies solely on private donations and corporate and foundation grants for funding. No financial support is received from SSD, government sources or the United Way. The Foundation's activities are guided by its own volunteer board of directors, and it employs an executive director.
In our 2007-2008 fiscal year, we provided approximately $225,000 in student financial assistance and programs. Our goal for 2008-2009 is to match that amount. Special Education Foundation funds:
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Students scholarships |
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Camperships |
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Specialized equipment |
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Teacher mini-grants |
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Student recognition awards |
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Teacher recognition awards |
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Special Olympics/classroom scouting |
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Leadership programs |
To learn more, please visit the programs section of our website.
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