Includes both academic and technology programs for academically deficient/behaviorally troubled youths having difficulty coping with school environment.

Includes both academic and technology programs for academically deficient/behaviorally troubled youths having difficulty coping with school environment.

Includes both academic and technology programs for academically deficient/behaviorally troubled youths having difficulty coping with school environment.

Includes both academic and technology programs for academically deficient/behaviorally troubled youths having difficulty coping with school environment.

Includes both academic and technology programs for academically deficient/behaviorally troubled youths having difficulty coping with school environment.

The school program provides students with developmental disabilities with specialized education, medical and therapeutic services. The program includes an individualized education plan, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, assistive technology training, nursing and social work services, psychological counseling, animal assisted therapy and music therapy.

Offers programs to students ages 5-11 in grades K-6. Elementary Level Developmental Programs includes: the Developmental Program which services students with various developmental disabilities. The primary goal of the program is to maximize each student's potential and to teach skills that will enable them to become as independent as possible within the confines of his/her disability. Program components include improving cognition with an emphasis on sensory motor skills development. Functional assessments of behavior and behavior intervention plans are put in place for support when needed. Students are classified as: Multiple Disabilities; Autism; Intellectual Disability and other Health Impariment. The Academic Program services students with learning and behavioral disabilities. The primary goal of the program is to maximize each student's potential. Program components include instruction that is comprised of the general education curriculum and which supports the Common Core State Standards. Behavior management, self advocacy and social skills are addressed. A building-wide behavior management plan is an integral part of the program. Functional behavior assessments (FBA's) and behavior intervention plans (BIP's) are implemented for support when needed. The 12:1:4 Program emphasizes a multi-sensory approach to learning. Emphasis is placed on improving cognition, sensory motor skills development and use of adaptive equipment to aid movement and independence. Students placed in the 12:1:4 class component are dependent upon staff for meeting their needs throughout the school day. Classroom instruction is provided with hand over hand assistance. Related services of speech, occupational therapy and physical therapy are provided on a group push-in basis. All students are assessed using the New York State Alternate Assessment. The Autism Program services students with various development disabilities. The primary goal of the program is to maximize each student's potential and to teach skills that will enable them to become as independent as possible within the confines of his/her disability. Program components include academics with an emphasis on functional skill development. Behavior management, independent living, and social skills are also addressed. Where needed, discrete trial instruction and applied behavioral analysis are utilized in conjunction with grade level curriculum. Functional assessments of behavior and behavior intervention plans are implemented for support when needed. This program is offered at various locations.

A resource for parents of children with disabilities in the Hudson Valley region, providing educational materials, training, workshops, and individual consultation regarding the special education process. Families can access information by phone, on-line, and face-to-face.

Offers an academic program to special education and non-classified “at risk” students who require an alternate approach to learning. The students have moderate to severe learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum disorders, or moderate to severe behavioral and/or intensive counseling concerns. Psychiatric services are also available through collaboration with Sagamore Children's Center. The center services students ages 12-14 in grades 7th-8th. Class size options include 6:1:1; 8:1:1 and 8:1:1+2. Services offered at various locations. Call for detailed information.

Comprehensive child development program that provides educational experiences, nutritional meals, counseling and opportunities for parental involvement to help prepare low income children and children with disabilities succeed in school. Licensed child care center and preschool special education.

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.

Pre-School Special Education, New York State approved special education, evaluation, therapy and integrated classroom programming for preschool children at sites in Nyack, Haverstraw, and Spring Valley.

Provides special education programs for many of the disabled children who reside at Cardinal Hayes Home. Through contracts with public school districts, also accepts special needs children who live at home with their families.

Offered at Oregon Middle School is an included site program of the Jefferson Academic Center serving students Ages 11 to 14 in grades 6th - 8th at the middle school level. Classroom options include 8:1:1. Student profiles include: Mild to moderate learning disabilities; Moderate behavioral and/or intensive counseling concerns; Asperger/high functioning Autism; Non-classified students with intensive counseling concerns and Moderate psychiatric needs that require therapeutic counseling. Services are offered at various locations. Call for detailed information.

Comprehensive child development program that provides educational experiences, nutritional meals, counseling and opportunities for parental involvement to help prepare low income children and children with disabilities succeed in school. Licensed child care center. Preschool special education.

Provides educational, therapeutic, and recreational services to developmentally disabled, mentally retarded, and physically handicapped children.

Provides programs for students ages 5 – 11 in grades K - 6th at the Elementary and Middle School Level. Student options include: 8:1:1 and 8:1:1+3. The Sayville Elementary School provides instruction to children with moderate to severe Autism and related developmental disabilities. The staff provides specialized individual and small group instruction utilizing the following best practice methodologies: Discrete Trial Instruction; Multi-Media Instruction; Community Integration Experiences; Social Stories; Pre-Vocational Skills; Applied Behavioral Analysis; ADL (Activities for Daily Living) Skills; Functional Behavioral Assessment/Behavior Intervention Plans and Task Analysis.

Offers Transition Services Program at Brookhaven Learning Center which is an included site program of the Brookhaven Learning Center. The Transition Services Program provides a half or full day, applied academics program, which emphasizes life and employability skills, to students with mild to moderate developmental disabilities. By utilizing a variety of simulated and real-life settings, students are prepared to transition from school to post-secondary outcomes. Included in the Transition Services Program is the Work Activities Center (WAC) for students sixteen to twenty-one, who meet established criteria, to have a volunteer work experience in the community under the direct supervision of a job coach. Serves students ages 14 to 21 in grades 9th - 12th at the Secondary Level. The Brookhaven Learning Center is offered at various locations.

Special education centers for children with developmental disabilities.

Comprehensive child development program that provides educational experiences, nutritional meals, counseling and opportunities for parental involvement to help prepare low income children and children with disabilities succeed in school Licensed child care center Preschool special education.

A technical assistance and information center offers free information and referral services to parents and professionals for children (birth-5 years), who have special needs. Areas of assistance include parent training, education and referrals to: evaluation, infant stimulation, preschool special education, therapy (physical, occupational, speech) mental health services, support groups, financial entitlements and recreation, to ensure that children are linked to appropriate services and supports in the least restrictive environment/natural settings. Also provides community training and eduction for general and special education early childhood professionals.

Head Start of Rockland provides New York State approved special education services for preschool children, including evaluation and assessment, therapy and integrated classroom programming at sites in Nyack, Spring Valley, and Haverstraw.

Provides an academic setting with a multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of students with learning, behavioral, emotional and developmental disabilities. The environment and culture is structured to support students’ social and emotional development. The instructional program is aligned to the New York State Common Core Learning Standards and addresses students' cognitive levels and learning styles. Students are given the opportunity to work toward earning a New York State Regents diploma or other state-approved high school diploma. Instructional and work-based learning opportunities required for the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential are also provided for all ninth graders. Students meeting the requirements towards a Skills and Credentials Certificate (SACC) work toward developing life skills and building personal independence through functional academics. Seaman Neck also provides small class ratios for students with more intense needs where the instructional team provides additional support through a consulting psychiatrist. Related services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and counseling are also provided as needed. Call for detailed information.

Comprehensive child development program that provides educational experiences, nutritional meals, counseling and opportunities for parental involvement to help prepare low income children and children with disabilities succeed in school Licensed child care center Preschool special education.

The Preschool Special Education Program provides services to developmentally delayed or disabled children between three and five years of age. If eligible the child can receive physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, services from a special education itinerant teacher, vision services, social work, psychological services, audiological services, nutrition services as well as several other services depending on the individual needs of the child. For those children who are significantly delayed in all areas of their development a center-based preschool program may be available.