THE SPECIAL CHILDREN'S SCHOOL

The Special Children's School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools school district, located in Winston-Salem, NC with about 49 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, The Special Children's School has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Special Children’s School (SCS), located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a unique educational institution dedicated to serving children with diverse developmental needs. Operating as a specialized facility within the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools system, the school provides a nurturing and highly structured environment designed to support students who require individualized attention. By integrating academic instruction with essential therapeutic services, the school fosters a setting where children with varying physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities can achieve their maximum potential.

A hallmark of The Special Children’s School is its inclusive and multidisciplinary approach to early childhood education. The school typically focuses on providing comprehensive support that goes beyond traditional classroom instruction, often coordinating speech, occupational, and physical therapies directly into the student’s daily routine. Through a dedicated staff of educators and specialists, the school emphasizes a holistic development model that addresses both functional independence and academic growth, ensuring that families receive the specialized resources necessary to help their children thrive in a supportive, community-focused environment.

For more information, contact The Special Children's School at (336) 703-4191 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.