Darlington County School District
Barbara Ford is an experienced professional in the fields of mental health and social services. Currently serving as a Darlington County School Facilitator since December 2019, Barbara Ford works collaboratively with students, parents, and staff to address current needs while providing social work services and counseling. Previously, as a Mental Health Specialist at Pee Dee Mental Health Center from June 2015 to November 2019, Barbara Ford assisted patients in gaining competitive employment. Barbara Ford's career also includes a tenure at the SC Department of Health and Human Services, where responsibilities included interviewing applicants and maintaining caseloads for medical assistance programs, and earlier experience at the Department of Social Services determining eligibility for assistance. Academic qualifications include a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Limestone College.
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Darlington County School District
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The Darlington County School District (DCSD) believes in challenging students and pushing their boundaries through classroom and life experiences, rigorous standards, and innovative teaching. The DCSD is a countywide district serving more than 10,000 students in 23 schools. All schools and the district are fully accredited on the state and national level by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools/AdvancED and the S.C. Department of Education. The DCSD provides challenging educational experiences for all children. In addition to regular classes, DCSD offers elementary and middle school magnet programs in the arts, sciences, mathematics, and technology. Three high schools offer academic magnet programs, including a top-ranked STEM school, an early college/dual-degree program, and an International Baccalaureate Programme. Students who struggle academically find help through our interventionists and computer-assisted learning. Darlington County School District is committed to providing a technology-rich education by providing a fully connected educational environment. The DCSD provides 1-to-1 personal computing devices for every student, K-12. Our robotics programs enhance STEM offerings while providing students with new ways to explore science, math, technology, and engineering. Our district also offers computer-based programs to evaluate and differentiate instruction, online coursework, and/or online credit-recovery tools for our students. The DCSD has an unwavering commitment to our teachers and administrators, providing them with the technology, training and support they need to create successful academic environments.