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Empowers adults to reach their highest potential as learners, parents, consumers and citizens through education and technology. Courses are offered in: English For Speakers Of Other Languages; Adult Basic Education; Preparation for The General Education Development Test (GED® Test); National External Diploma Program; Guidance and Counseling Services and Workplace Skill Development. In addition the Long Beach Literacy Zone and Family Welcome Center provides assessment, case management and support services. Services and offerings include ESOL classes, GED preparation, Adult Basic Education, academic counseling, family literacy, social services referrals and case management. The welcome center hub assesses the needs, goals and barriers to education for participants and supports families along a pathway out of poverty. Please call Lisa Wright at 516-544-2949 or email at [email protected]. Call for detailed information regarding all courses and services offered.

Provides literacy assessment and instruction for students entering grades 1-12 who are experiencing difficulties in reading and/or writing. Based on the results of the evaluation, students are placed in either small groups (no more than four students) or in an individual setting. Conferences inform parents of progress and make recommendations for support at home. At the end of the semester, a summary report is written for all students. Programs are offered during three semesters per year: Fall, Spring, and Summer. The cost of instruction is based on group or individual placement. For more information, contact the Literacy Center.

Dedicated to providing literacy support to children, adolescents, and adults in an environment where learners have the safety and support that allow them to take risks and gain confidence as they move toward developing mature control of literacy skills. The Reading/Writing Learning Clinic provides services to families in the communities that adjoin Hofstra University as well as in the larger metropolitan area. New York state-certified literacy specialists provide weekly small group or individual instruction. The Reading/Writing Learning Clinic also offers professional reading and writing evaluations for school-aged children and adults. Contact the clinic for specific information regarding services offered.

Offers a broad spectrum of programs and services that are highly specialized to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities, ages 5-21. Classes are offered in Academic and Learning Centers, as well as in a number of component district buildings. Eastern Suffolk BOCES students in included settings are provided opportunities for inclusion in general education academic classes, special subject classes, and building-wide activities while receiving support from Eastern Suffolk BOCES staff. All programs are dedicated to the ongoing enhancement of service to students with the goal of maximizing each student’s potential to achieve a productive and rewarding life. Programs are continually refined to improve our services, and new programs and services are developed based on identified need in the region. Call for detailed information regarding services and programs offered.

Provides services to children who are 3 to 5 years old with developmental delays and/or educational needs. Eligibility is based on the results of a multi-disciplinary evaluation that is at no direct cost to the family. The local school district's Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) determines eligibility, recommends appropriate special education and/or related services and creates an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each eligible child. The New York State Education Department (NYSED) administers, through local school districts, the Preschool Special Education Programs for preschool students with disabilities, 3 to 5 years of age. The Nassau County Department of Health contracts with providers and pays for these services along with NYSED. Parents seeking additional information about preschool special education program and services should visit New York State Education Department website. Call for detailed information regarding eligibility and all resources offered.

Offers a voluntary developmental evaluation and services program offered by New York State and administered locally by the Nassau County Department of Health Office for Children with Special Needs. To be eligible for EI services, children must be under 3 years of age and have a confirmed disability or established developmental delay, as defined by New York State, in one or more of the following areas of development: physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and/or adaptive. Evaluations are conducted to determine eligibility. A variety of therapeutic and support services are offered to eligible infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. Major provisions of the program include: Identification and referral of children at risk or suspected of disability by primary referral sources; Periodic developmental screening and tracking of at risk children; Service coordination for eligible children and families; A multidisciplinary evaluation provided at no cost to parents to determine eligibility; Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) for eligible children and families; Provision of early intervention services in the IFSP at no cost to parents and Delivery of services in natural settings in the community where children of the same age are typically found, to the maximum extent appropriate. Call for detailed information.

Learning Disabilities Unit - treats children diagnosed as learning disabled. Treatment Evaluation Unit - day school, 12 months/year, provides treatment for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders or preschool children and early-intervention students.

Provides diagnostic evaluations and psychological evaluations as well as therapy and counseling for individuals and families.

Serves people who have been displaced from their careers as unpaid homemakers. It offers services to help with the challenges people in these situations often face. Some people have trouble finding: Child care; Transportation; Housing; Basic necessities; Jobs; Others may face: Emotional challenges; Medical needs and Legal problems. Services include: Crisis intervention; Counseling; Referral to community service agencies; Assertiveness training; Decision-making training; Assessment; Resume writing; Job search strategies and Job clubs. The final goal is for people to become employed and economically independent. If you or someone you know can benefit from this program, visit or call the center nearest you.

Provides strategic learning skills to selected clients in the local community and serve as a supervised training facility for our graduate student interns. The Centers are staffed by graduate student interns who are in the process of completing a Master's degree in either Literacy or Special Education. Each clinician is closely supervised by professors who are faculty members of the department. The Clients are Students in grades two through six who have marked discrepancy between their potential and their actual achievement and will be considered as applicants for various programs. Programs include: Individual Assessment: Each student is administered a series of diagnostic tests which measures educational achievement, physical factors and intellectual potential. Detailed development history interview completes the appraisal. An individual program is designed for each client based on the results of the evaluation. Literacy (Reading) Instruction is on a one-to-one basis. The major goal of this program is to develop reading, writing, spelling and study skill strategies. Written summary reports detail outcomes and recommendations. Special Education (Learning) This program is designed to assist students to improve school related tasks. Instruction is on a one-to-one basis. Written summary reports detail outcomes and recommendations. Space may be limited. Call for more detailed information.

Offers courses in: Security Guard Training and New York State Professional Process Server. Courses vary each semester and are located at various locations.

Offers preparation for those planning for the next phase of your education (or career) which may include preparation for admissions tests. Hofstra University offers customized, affordable, comprehensive courses for people with busy schedules. Certified instructors target individual as well as common group weaknesses to help you significantly improve your scores. You will take official "retired" tests, receive additional practice tests, review subject content (math and verbal), and learn test-taking strategies and skills. General Review Areas include: Pre-Collegiate and Professional Exam Review Areas including: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA); Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0—Application Development Foundation (MCTS Exam 70-536) and Personal Trainer Certification. Also offered is Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions (www.kaptest.com), a division of Kaplan, Inc., is the premier provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Kaplan offers classes for GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, NCLEX, PCAT, and P/SAT on campus at Hofstra University. For complete schedules, visit www.kaptest.com, or call today at1-800-KAP-TEST. The Princeton Review is also offered with thorough and effective test preparation courses. Their intensive courses provide full-length practice tests with comprehensive computer analysis of performance, personalized attention in small classes (8 to 15 students) grouped by shared strengths and weaknesses, free extra help and unmatched, verified score improvements with guaranteed results. For complete schedule or to register for courses, contact The Princeton Review directly at (800) 2REVIEW (273-8439) or visit www.princetonreview.com. All Princeton Review Courses are held on the campus of Hofstra University. Courses vary each semester. Call for more detailed information.

Offers courses in: Security Guard Training and New York State Professional Process Server. Courses vary each semester and are located at various locations.

Provides evaluation and therapy services in the home, schools and other natural environments for the pediatric population. Offers speech and swallowing therapy, occupational/physical therapy, special education, psychology, audiology, social services, medical consults and service coordination. Also provides Applied Behavior Analysis Services (ABA) and Special Education Itinerant (SEIT) Services.

Provides clinical services to individuals with disabilities and their families including treatment coordination during the eligibility process and while accessing additional agency services; advocacy with other agencies when additional services are needed; psychological services including assessments and therapy; social work; nursing services; nutrition services and rehabilitation counseling. As well as early identification assistance.

* Offers Early Intervention and CPSE services (therapy and evaluations) for children with special needs.

Conducts evaluations of preschool children suspected of having developmental delays. Evaluations are done at the child's home and in their language. Services such as physical, occupational and speech therapy are provided to qualifying children.

Offers a wide range of academic, enrichment, exploration, digital media, and sports related classes. Each class is led by New York State certified teachers and/or professionals in the different areas. Academic classes are designed to follow the appropriate grades New York State Standards and Curriculum for that subject area. Students will have the opportunity to work on and develop the skills and concepts taught to them in school. Students will then be challenged to take what they have learned and apply the concepts to go further in their learning. In our enrichment, exploration, digital media, and sports classes, students will have the chance to dive deeper into topics they are passionate about. From learning a new language to designing their own video game, students can explore their interested in a new and exciting way. Courses are offered in: Academics; Swim Program; Gifted Program; Test Prep Courses; Sports Program and Sports Journalism Institute. Call for detailed information.

Provides diagnostic evaluations and psychological evaluations as well as therapy and counseling for individuals and families.

Provides home, community, and facility based occupational, physical, and speech therapy and special education evaluations and treatment for children from birth to 18 years with developmental and physical disabilities and neurological disorders.

Provides information, referral, assessments and evaluations for children with suspected delays in physical, cognitive, language or emotional development. Services also provided in case management, parent/family training, support groups, early intervention programs, preschool services, school age services and evaluations, clinical services for children 0-21 years old. Bilingual teams provide evaluations in over 40 languages(including English). Also provides preschool educational and speech screenings and parent workshops at other locations when requested. Call for more information.

This service provides career assessment, diagnostic or prescriptive outreach, bilingual assessment and technology assessment.

Provides a multidisciplinary evaluation for children 3-5 yrs of age and a 4-hour and a 2.5-hour special education classroom with individual or group therapies. Also provides parent education programs and parent support group.

A decision-making committee to determine eligibility and the appropriate level of services for preschool children aged 3-5. The CPSE is a multidisciplinary team established to conduct meetings to develop, review, or revise the Individual Education Program (IEP) of a student with a disability. The parent or legal guardian is included as a member of the committee.

A decision-making committee to determine eligibility and the appropriate level of services for preschool children aged 3-5. The CPSE is a multidisciplinary team established to conduct meetings to develop, review, or revise the Individual Education Program (IEP) of a student with a disability. The parent or legal guardian is included as a member of the committee.