A K–8 school for language-based learning differences.

The Chandler School

At Chandler, bright students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences receive the skilled instruction, individual attention, and hands-on experiences they need to move forward with confidence.

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Admission
Historic yellow-brick Chandler School building with white Corinthian columns, terracotta tile roof, and flowering trees.

K–8

A focused school community in the heart of Greenville, South Carolina

Small

classes designed for meaningful individual attention

100%

of faculty members trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach

Learning that meets the student.

Chandler combines structured literacy, multisensory teaching, small classes, and close teacher relationships to create an environment where mistakes are part of learning.

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The Chandler Approach

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

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Learning comes to life through hands-on, kinesthetic experiences that engage multiple senses and support a deeper understanding of concepts.

Multisensory Learning

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Small group classes and personalized reading and language tutorials provide targeted support in each student's areas of greatest academic need.

Individualized Instruction

Meet Our Faculty

Confidence changes everything

A place where students

can see what they are

capable of.

Progress at Chandler is not only a higher reading level or a stronger paper. It is the moment a student raises a hand, takes on a challenge, or stops assuming that school success belongs to someone else.

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“Making mistakes is how we learn best. It’s that unbelievable feeling of removing the training wheels for the first time.”
— Dana Blackhurst, Founder

Beyond the Classroom.

From local field studies to overnight trips, students connect academic ideas to the wider world and discover new strengths along the way.

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Experiential Learning
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The ACE Program
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Our Campus
Happy Halloween from Chandler, past and present! 🎃🧡 We’ve seen some unforgettable costumes over the years 👻 Recognize someone? Tag them in the comments! And if you’ve celebrated Halloween with us, tell us what you dressed up as! 🍬
Happy Halloween from Chandler, past and present! 🎃🧡 We’ve seen some unforgettable costumes over the years 👻 Recognize someone? Tag them in the comments! And if you’ve celebrated Halloween with us, tell us what you dressed up as! 🍬
⏪ Throwback Thursday! ’Twas two nights before Halloween… 🎃👻 This week we’re looking back at Halloween 2025🦇 Last year our teacher prank 👀 and everyone’s costumes made it a Halloween to remember. Here’s to the traditions, the memories, and all the Halloweens still to come! 🧡 #ThrowbackThursday #TheChandlerSchool
Last week, our R Group students traded the classroom for the nation’s capital! 🇺🇸 From visiting the Lincoln Memorial and exploring the National Museum of Natural History to seeing spacecraft and aircraft up close at the Smithsonian’s N
Last week, our R Group students traded the classroom for the nation’s capital! 🇺🇸 From visiting the Lincoln Memorial and exploring the National Museum of Natural History to seeing spacecraft and aircraft up close at the Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum near Dulles Airport, our students spent their trip discovering history, science, and more! Along the way, they learned about Washington, D.C., explored the city, and even navigated the Metro! They also visited the National Museum of the American Indian and the World War II Memorial and toured the U.S. Capitol. 📸 Swipe through for a few highlights from their D.C. adventure!
We’re kicking off our first-ever 🎉🍂Spirit Week🍂🎉, and we can’t wait to see our students show off their school spirit! 👖 Today is Denim Day! We’re starting the week in our favorite jeans, denim jackets, and all things denim! H
We’re kicking off our first-ever 🎉🍂Spirit Week🍂🎉, and we can’t wait to see our students show off their school spirit! 👖 Today is Denim Day! We’re starting the week in our favorite jeans, denim jackets, and all things denim! Here’s what’s coming up: 🍁 Monday: Denim Day 🍎 Tuesday: Student/Teacher Swap 🎨 Wednesday: Wacky Hair/Sock Day 💤 Thursday: Pajama Day 🎃 Friday: Halloween Costume Day & our annual Halloween Parade! #ChandlerSpiritWeek #GreenvilleSC #SchoolSpirit
⏪ Throwback Thursday A look back at last May’s bee installation at the One Room Schoolhouse! Thanks beekeeper Mr. Matt! 🐝 💚 Have you tried any honey from our bees?
🌿🐐 A Day on the Farm! 🐓 Last week our A, T, and E group students took learning outside the classroom with a field trip to Shipshape Farm! From cuddling goats and bunnies to feeding chickens and exploring the garden, our students had plenty of op
🌿🐐 A Day on the Farm! 🐓 Last week our A, T, and E group students took learning outside the classroom with a field trip to Shipshape Farm! From cuddling goats and bunnies to feeding chickens and exploring the garden, our students had plenty of opportunities to get up close with farm life. 🐰
⏪ Throwback Thursday: Charleston Field Trip, 2016! A trip back to a 2016 Charleston adventure! Can you believe it’s been 10 years?? 😱 Let us know if you spot any familiar faces!
⏪ Throwback Thursday: Charleston Field Trip, 2016! A trip back to a 2016 Charleston adventure! Can you believe it’s been 10 years?? 😱 Let us know if you spot any familiar faces!
National Dessert Day calls for a shoutout to Virginia and Charlotte! 🍪 They put together this cookie sale all on their own a couple of weeks ago to raise money for the school! We’re proud of the work they put into making it happen. Thank you
National Dessert Day calls for a shoutout to Virginia and Charlotte! 🍪 They put together this cookie sale all on their own a couple of weeks ago to raise money for the school! We’re proud of the work they put into making it happen. Thank you to everyone who supported their sale! 💚
A little of what we’ve been up to 💚 We started the school year with trips to the lake and Table Rock, welcomed three new teachers, and got busy learning together in our classrooms. These first few months have also included a couple of ACE t
A little of what we’ve been up to 💚 We started the school year with trips to the lake and Table Rock, welcomed three new teachers, and got busy learning together in our classrooms. These first few months have also included a couple of ACE trips, cross country meets, and new plants in the garden. It's been a full start to the year, with familiar faces, new friendships, and lots to try and learn. Swipe through for a few moments from school so far!
Some days, learning means reading together or working through a classroom project. Other days, it means exploring a trail, spending time at the lake, or working with cars through our ACE program. These photos give you a little look at life at Chandl
Some days, learning means reading together or working through a classroom project. Other days, it means exploring a trail, spending time at the lake, or working with cars through our ACE program. These photos give you a little look at life at Chandler: time to learn, try something new, and get to know one another along the way. #thechandlerschool #greenvillesc
Happy Halloween from Chandler, past and present! 🎃🧡 We’ve seen some unforgettable costumes over the years 👻 Recognize someone? Tag them in the comments! And if you’ve celebrated Halloween with us, tell us what you dressed up as! 🍬
⏪ Throwback Thursday! ’Twas two nights before Halloween… 🎃👻 This week we’re looking back at Halloween 2025🦇 Last year our teacher prank 👀 and everyone’s costumes made it a Halloween to remember. Here’s to the tradi
Last week, our R Group students traded the classroom for the nation’s capital! 🇺🇸 From visiting the Lincoln Memorial and exploring the National Museum of Natural History to seeing spacecraft and aircraft up close at the Smithsonian’s N We’re kicking off our first-ever 🎉🍂Spirit Week🍂🎉, and we can’t wait to see our students show off their school spirit! 👖 Today is Denim Day! We’re starting the week in our favorite jeans, denim jackets, and all things denim! H
⏪ Throwback Thursday A look back at last May’s bee installation at the One Room Schoolhouse! Thanks beekeeper Mr. Matt! 🐝 💚 Have you tried any honey from our bees?
🌿🐐 A Day on the Farm! 🐓 Last week our A, T, and E group students took learning outside the classroom with a field trip to Shipshape Farm! From cuddling goats and bunnies to feeding chickens and exploring the garden, our students had plenty of op ⏪ Throwback Thursday: Charleston Field Trip, 2016! A trip back to a 2016 Charleston adventure! Can you believe it’s been 10 years?? 😱 Let us know if you spot any familiar faces! National Dessert Day calls for a shoutout to Virginia and Charlotte! 🍪 They put together this cookie sale all on their own a couple of weeks ago to raise money for the school! We’re proud of the work they put into making it happen. Thank you A little of what we’ve been up to 💚 We started the school year with trips to the lake and Table Rock, welcomed three new teachers, and got busy learning together in our classrooms. These first few months have also included a couple of ACE t Some days, learning means reading together or working through a classroom project. Other days, it means exploring a trail, spending time at the lake, or working with cars through our ACE program. These photos give you a little look at life at Chandl

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