Special School District of St. Louis County

Special School District of St. Louis County is the largest specialized education provider in Missouri, established in 1957 to support the educational needs of children with disabilities. Today, the district serves approximately 23,000 students and operates through partnerships with 22 public school districts in St. Louis County, ensuring that students with disabilities can access specialized services while remaining in their home schools.

The organization provides comprehensive special education services including individualized education programs (IEPs), speech therapy, behavioral support, and applied behavior analysis (ABA). SSD's ABA program, which began in 1998, focuses on making socially significant improvements in the ability of students with autism and related developmental disabilities to learn and function independently.

With over 5,500 team members, Special School District of St. Louis County operates from its headquarters in Town and Country, Missouri. The district is committed to equipping and empowering students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential through an inclusive, collaborative approach supported by comprehensive resources and deep expertise centered on each student's unique needs.

As a specialized education provider serving a diverse student population with varying disabilities and learning abilities, SSD delivers individualized support across multiple service modalities. The organization's collaborative model with local school districts allows it to maintain a significant presence throughout St. Louis County while focusing on students with the most significant learning and behavioral support needs.