The Barclay School
The mission of the Barclay School is to provide a rich, diverse curriculum in a safe, nurturing environment.  Learning is hands-on, experiential and organic. The holistic approach honors the whole child; strengths are honed while weaknesses are remediated. Assessment is authentic and child centered.

Resources and Links!

Resources in Columbia Area:

Camp T.A.L.K. -Camp T.A.L.K is an inclusive social skills day camp for children ages 9-15. This is a wonderful summer day camp for students on the spectrum in a warm, flexible environment. The activities and field trips emphasize social skills while providing new experiences and opportunities to make friends. This 501C(3) is the brainchild of Karissa and David Cockrell.  

http:// www.camptalk.org  (or visit them on Facebook at Camp T.A.L.K. page) 

VSA (Very Special Arts) The State organization on Arts and Disability South Carolina is an affiliate of the National organization started by Jean Kennedy Smith to provide arts experiences to individuals with disabilities.  They provide professional artists from all areas of the arts to work with children and adults who have disabilities.  

http://www.vsasc.org/

Columbia Parks and Recreation Art Center - Pottery for children.  The Barclay kids received fantastic instruction from Mr. Tim Graham who has many years experience teaching individuals with special needs.   Call Brenda Oliver for more information or to set up classes (803)545-3093. 

Family Connections- nonprofit with mission to support families of children with special needs. (803) 252-0914

 http://familyconnectionsc.org/

PRO-Parents- Parents Reaching Out to Parents- nonprofit that provides training to parents on the educational rights of children under IDEA. (800) 759-4776

 http://www.proparents.org

SC Autism Society- nonprofit that provides education about Autism Spectrum disorders as well as advocacy and support for families.      (800)438-4790       http://www.scautism.org/

Disability Action Center- nonprofit that provides education, adocacy and support services for individuals (and their families) with disabilities. (800) 681-6805  http://www.dacsc.org/ 


General Resources:

SCIWAY- website with well categorized lists of resources and links for just about ANYTHING, including resources for disabilities, health, schools, etc.

http://www.sciway.net/">South Carolina</a>'s Front Door 

http://www.sciway.net/med/disabilities.html 

LD Online- online clearing house for information and resources related to learning disabilities.  http://www.ldonline.org/indepth

Council for Exceptional Children- organization focused on education for ALL exceptional children. They have sub groups limited to different specific needs.  Although they have a strong professional base, parents are also welcome.  http://www.cec.sped.org


SC schools for LD:

Trident Academy- http://www.tridentacademy.com

Camperdown Academy-http://camperdown.org/

Glenforest School- http://www.glenforest.org/

Sandhills Academy-  http://www.sandhillsschool.org/


Links to Special Friends of The Barclay School:

Columbia College- http://www.columbiacollegesc.edu/

SCISA- SC independent Schools Assoc. 

http://www.scisa.org/

Paul Higgins- http://rhymesandmoreforkids.blogspot.com

Jerry Bellune, publisher of Lexington Chronicle- http://jerrybellune.com

Jane Hiller- (Environmental educator, Sonoco)

jane.hiller@sonoco.com

Star Base Swamp Fox- http://www.scstarbase.org/

Home Tech- (803) 665-4960

International Coiffures- (803) 787-5002





 





 


 
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