Goal 1: SCSDB will implement the Profile of the SC Graduate for students with sensory impairments by 2022.

Strategy 1.1: 100% of SCSDB students will meet World Class Knowledge and Skills Objectives by 2022.

·        100% of SCSDB students will meet Brigance goals.

·         100% of SCSDB students will meet Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.

·         SCSDB will implement Read to Succeed for students with sensory disabilities.

·         100% of SCSDB teachers will participate in the Expanded ADEPT (Assisting, Developing, Evaluating  Professional Teaching) Support and Evaluation System.

 Strategy 1.2: 100% of SCSDB students will be afforded World Class Opportunities by 2020.

·         SCSDB will provide Whole Child experiences for all students.

·         SCSDB will seek renewal of AdvancED/Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement  Accreditation.

·         A transition plan will be developed for all students.

Strategy 1.3:  Students will be afforded skills development in World Class Characteristics by 2020.

·         SCSDB will provide students the opportunity to develop world class characteristics as applicable for sensory impaired students through the Expanded Core Curriculum.

·         SCSDB will provide Career and Technology Education/Work-Based Learning experiences for students.

·         SCSDB will provide students the opportunities to grow as leaders and develop self-advocacy skills.

Strategy 1.4: SCSDB students will be afforded opportunities to grow through World Class Innovations by 2021.

·         SCSDB will provide expanded learning opportunities for students through the one-to-one initiative.

·         SCSDB will partner with Vocational Rehabilitation and the Commission for the Blind to provide learning experiences for students.

·         SCSDB will provide problem-based learning experiences for students.

Goal 2:  SCSDB will ensure students are served in a safe environment on campus in order to realize their maximum successes by 2020 through updated business continuity plans.

Strategy 2.1:  By 2020, SCSDB will develop and implement a Master Campus Safety Plan.

Objectives: 

·         SCSDB will develop a comprehensive campus safety plan to accommodate students with sensory disabilities.

·         SCSDB will provide facilities that are safe and conducive to learning for sensory impaired learners.

·         SCSDB will develop and implement record archiving in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

Strategy 2.2: By 2016, SCSDB will provide a technology safe environment.

·         SCSDB will fully implement emergency notification systems that are accessible to sensory impaired students.

·         SCSDB will fully implement access control systems.

·         SCSDB will maintain updated information secure systems.

Strategy 2.3: SCSDB will provide safety related training for staff members on an annual basis.

·         SCSDB will provide emergency training for staff.

·         SCSDB will fully implement a student positive behavior model providing relevant training for staff members.

·         SCSDB will develop protocols for student medical needs as related to emergency situations and provide appropriate training to staff members.

Goal 3: By 2021, the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind Division of Outreach Services will be the statewide leader for individuals who deaf, blind, or sensory multi-disabled through expanded outreach services to meet the needs of all sensory impaired children across South Carolina. 

Strategy 3.1: Expand early intervention services.

Objectives:

·         Expand early intervention services to serve sensory impaired children in South Carolina to age 4.

·         Expand early intervention services to serve sensory impaired children In South Carolina to age 5.

Strategy 3.2:  Expand vision and hearing district services.

·         Expand Outreach Vision Services to meet the demands of local school districts.

·         Expand Outreach Hearing Services to meet the demands of local school districts.

Strategy 3.3: Expand interpreting services.

·         Expand Interpreting Services to individuals with hearing impairments in SC.

·         Ensure interpreters have the necessary credentials to serve individuals in SC.

Strategy 3.4: Update Braille Production Center.

·         Implement Unified English Braille Code.

·         Provide additional staff support to the Braille Production Center.