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SAIL provides information, advice, and assistance to youth with disabilities transitioning from school, family members, and other interested parties concerning transition planning and adult services and supports. The center also provides advocacy for transition planning, and assistance with the CSE process. SAIL provides assistance and support to individuals who are facing transitions in their lives. This includes transitions from Early Intervention Programs to school-based programs, transitions from school to work and/or adult services, transitions from living at home to moving into individual living arrangements, and other life transitions.

Collaborates with Literacy Suffolk, Inc. to offer services of trained literacy volunteers. Provides help with reading/writing skills and English as a second language (ESOL). Offers support services for tutors, clients. Conducts interviews with clients, tutors prior to inclusion in program. Call for information/appointment.

ParentChild+, formerly called the Parent-Child Home Program, uses education to break the cycle of poverty for under-resourced families with young children. ParentChild+ works one-on-one with families and with family child care (FCC) providers to ensure children achieve their greatest potential in school and in life. Our dual models enable the program to blanket underserved communities with school readiness supports and reach families with children four and under who would otherwise not be ready for school. Highly trained Early Learning Specialists engage families and FCC providers by modeling reading, conversation, and play activities. Through one-on-one visits to families and visits to providers and children in home-based care settings, ParentChild+ builds opportunities for the most vulnerable children and families. Since 1965, ParentChild+ has been assisting under-served communities in replicating and expanding these proven models, setting children on the road to school and life success and strengthening families, providers, and communities.

Provides outreach and admissions counseling to help youth (ages 16-24) enroll in a federal JOB CORPS program where they will receive assistance in completing their education and obtain training in various trades, on a residential campus-type setting. Call for more information.

Provides help to individuals in various ways to attain employment. Offers guidance in getting a GED, get vocational training, benefits assistance, filling out applications, resume writing and practice job interviewing skills.

Offers services for when you return to Suffolk County from defending our freedom abroad, you’ll have an opportunity to seek out new opportunities. For you, this may include continuing your education in any number of ways, using the benefits you’ve earned. The Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency stands ready to assist you if any form of continuing education becomes the next road on your journey – whether that comes by way of the opportunities provided at Suffolk County Community College, or using your benefits at another institution, or receiving job training to pursue a specific vocation.Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency stands ready to help should you seek to transition from the military to continuing your education as a veteran. Call for detailed information.

Provides early intervention for children birth to five, including speech/language therapy, physical and occupational therapy, special education (self-contained and integrated classes), adapted physical education, computer education, play therapy and family counseling. Also offers a nursery school, Pre-K, day care and a special program for children with autism spectrum disorders. Call for more information.

Specializes in serving children in need of a highly structured learning environment and present with autism spectrum disorders or PDD (pervasive development disorder). Classes are small, allowing for an intensive learning environment. Students learn appropriate on-task "school-like" behaviors and how to be as independent as possible. CRC utilized the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to shape behaviors and teach new skills through repetition and reinforcement. Instruction targets Activities of Daily Living (ADL). A progressive total communication system is utilized including spoken words, photographs, pictures, symbols and/or sign language to increase communication skills. The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is used to engage students in a social exchange for requesting and/or communicating their needs. Additionally, we have specially trained staff that may address any mealtime management concerns, such as limited food repertoire. A collaborative team including teachers, social workers, psychologist, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, and administrative personnel strives to meet the individualized educational needs of each child. All students benefit from an adapted physical education and music program. Family input is encouraged and parent training is provided throughout the school year. Day and evening workshops assist parents with skill development and behavioral interventions and ongoing support groups are facilitated by the social worker. Call for more detailed information.

Provides a variety of educational, interesting and fun opportunities to meet new people and promote lifelong learning. Courses are offered in: Adult Auto/Defensive Driving; Boating; College Prep; Creative Arts; Financial & Legal; Health & Wellness; Music & Performing Arts; Physical Fitness; Special Interests and Stitchery. Courses vary each semester. Call for detailed information of course offered.  

Provides Reference, Reader's Advisory, Databases, Circulating eReaders and Downloadable e-Books and Audiobooks. Other programs and services may include but are not limited to Bus Trips, Movies, Plays, Art Lectures, Book Discussions, Defensive Driving,Public Computer and Computer Classes, Exercise Programs, Downloadable Music, Movies and Magazines, Online Homework Help, Museum Passes, 3D Printing, Document Scanning, Informative Programs, Teen Center, Teen Programs and Local History Room

Offers training in the fields of Appearance, Business, Culinary, Construction, Engineering, Health Careers, and Security Careers. Alternative education for high school students also available.

Offers a therapeutic community for 170 children of normal intelligence, who because of severe emotional and family problems, require residential treatment. Children receive special education in small classes on campus, and an opportunity for off-grounds education where appropriate supervised cottage group living independent living skills preparation individual, family and group therapy. All facilities for physical, mental and emotional growth in an open setting.

Offers culinary courses in: Commercial Culinary Arts Program and Professional Baking. Additional course offerings include: Culinary Tour of the World; Holiday Baking; Introduction to French Pastries; Cooking 1-2-3; Deceptively Delicious and Sweet Treats. All programs offered at various sites throughout Suffolk County. Selection varies each semester.

Offers fitness courses. Sample course offerings include: Chi Gong; Essential Oils for Pain Relief; Essential Oils for Personal Healthcare; Essential Oils for the Home; Intro to Aromatherapy for Professionals; Meditation; Natural Skincare; Personal Trainer; Pilates and Yoga. Call for detailed information.

Offers free public lectures on select Fridays during the academic school year. Usually four lectures a semester are scheduled. Lectures are based on the current research of the faculty, staff and students of Stony Brook as well as areas of interest from the public. In-service credit for teachers attending these lectures is also available. Some disability-related accommodations are available. Call the Department before 4pm to inform them of your requirements. In-service credit is available for teachers attending the Open Night Lectures. Due to COVID-19, the Open Night Series will be held virtually this semester. Please register and the zoom link will be shared the day before the talk. For further information and lectures dates and times contact the Department.

Offers students the opportunity to be an important member of the health care team when they pursue a career as a Radiologic Technologist. Students will learn the skills necessary to successfully pass the Radiologic Technology Registry Exam. This nationally recognized certification from the ARRT demonstrates that you have the knowledge necessary to work anywhere in the United States. Through the Radiologic Technology program at Western Suffolk BOCES, you will receive training in modern diagnostic radiography. Students receive instruction in fully equipped classrooms and laboratories at our Northport Campus by our highly trained and experienced faculty. Hands-on clinical training takes place at medical centers, hospitals and outpatient imaging centers. Western Suffolk BOCES is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Call for detailed information.

Provides a summer education program which includes outdoor and recreational activities for children with and without disabilities, but also offers an integrated service for those with autism, developmental or learning disabilities.

Offers courses in Cosmetology, Barbering, Nail Technician, Waxing and Esthetician. Additional course offerings include: Cosmetology Class Make-up Hours; Preparation for the New York State Licensing Cosmetology Exam; Barbering for the Licensed Cosmetologist; Eyelash Extensions; Laser Hair Removal and Skin Care and Make-Up Academy. BOCES also offers Salon Services, Inner Beauty Salon & Spa: all hair, skin, facial, waxing, manicure and Barber shop at reasonable prices (Oct-Jun). Call for appointments

Offers marine and environmental education, as well as maritime history tours and classes for students 3 years of age to adults. Call for more information.

Offers a program that is made-up of 80 hours of didactic learning that is faculty-led followed by an externship component in the pharmacy practice setting. The ability to integrate theory into real situations within the pharmacy setting will take place during the externship. This program will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's PTCB exam to become certified. Entrance into the pharmacy technician program requires a high school diploma or equivalent. - Certification takes place through PTCB and is achieved by meeting specific eligibility requirements: Earning a passing score on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE); Full disclosure of all criminal and State Board of Pharmacy registration or licensure actions and Compliance with all applicable PTCB Certification policies. See Pharmacy Technician Certification Board for details. After successful completion of the classroom component, the student can schedule the externship. Also offered is a free seminar to see if this career is right for you. Call for detailed information.

Offers comprehensive assessment and support systems for children and adults with a variety of learning difficulties. Psycho-education specialists and other professionals provide psycho-educational, psychological and neuropsychological testing and screening, batteries, educational intervention programs, and learning profile assessments and individualized tutoring. Services aid children, adolescents, and adults build reading, writing, math, and study skills.

Offers subject-specific courses in cooking, writing, reading, exercise, dance, painting, personal development, computer classes, and more. Also conducts special field trips to a variety of cultural and specialized locations.

Offers a program to a small diverse community of exceptional learners, whose mission is to empower students to demonstrate the mastery of defined skills and knowledge so that they may become productive, responsible and respectful individuals who appreciate themselves and others. Through excellence in teaching and learning, in partnership with family and community, this will be accomplished while creating a safe and nurturing environment. Tecumseh Elementary School, in collaboration with Sagamore Children’s Center, services students with mild to severe learning disabilities and moderate to severe behavioral and/or intensive counseling concerns. A comprehensive, structured school wide behavior management system is used. This program is for students ages 5-12 in grades K-6th. Student options include: 6:1:1; 8:1:1 and 8:1:1+2. Students are classified as Multiple Disabilities; Speech and Language Impaired; Autism; Emotional Disturbance; Learning Disability and other Health Impairment. This program is held at various locations.

Offers new community members a helping hand with immigration questions, learning English as a second language, educational workshops and more. Appointment required.

English as a Second Language program for community residents.