We Are…
A K–8 school in Greenville, South Carolina, specializing in supporting students with language-based learning differences, including dyslexia, through small classes, Orton-Gillingham instruction, and hands-on learning experiences.
The Chandler School at a Glance
All Chandler faculty are trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach, using structured, sequential, and systematic instruction to help students develop strong reading, comprehension, and writing skills.
Orton-Gillingham Instruction
Learning comes to life through hands-on, kinesthetic experiences that engage multiple senses and support a deeper understanding of concepts.
Multisensory Learning
Small group classes and personalized reading and language tutorials provide targeted support in each student's areas of greatest academic need.
Individualized Instruction
“At the Chandler School, we firmly believe making mistakes is how we learn best. It’s that unbelievable feeling of removing the training wheels for the first time.”
— Dana Blackhurst, Founder of the Chandler School
Our Belief
All students have the capacity to learn. Children with language-based learning differences can reach their academic potential through a combination of perseverance and proper instruction within a positive and supportive environment.
Experiential Learning
Our academic philosophy is strongly rooted in the belief that students learn best through lived experiences. The Chandler School offers unparalleled opportunities for students to encounter rare moments of learning and gain practical life experiences. Such learning happens on every outing from our annual Table Rock camping trip to our class trips to locations as varied as the National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, and the Lincoln Memorial on the Mall in D.C.
