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The lead agency for the Preschool Program is the New York State Education Department. Each school district in the State has a Committee on Preschool Special Education, referred to as the CPSE. The CPSE chair will make sure that a child's rights have been protected and that parents have given consent for any evaluations that may be recommended.
The lead agency for the Preschool Program is the New York State Education Department. Each school district in the State has a Committee on Preschool Special Education, referred to as the CPSE. The CPSE chair will make sure that a child's rights have been protected and that parents have given consent for any evaluations that may be recommended.
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Special Preschools
Early Identification Programs
Provides services for children from ages 3 to 5 years who have developmental delays and disabilities. Services include speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and special education itinerant teacher (SEIT) services.
Provides services for children from ages 3 to 5 years who have developmental delays and disabilities. Services include speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and special education itinerant teacher (SEIT) services.
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Special Preschools
Itinerant Education Services
Special Education Classes/Centers
* Offers specialized education for students with emotional, psychosocial, or behavioral needs through the Avalon School. Special education teachers and social workers. Students may return to their home schools or they may graduate from Avalon with complete credits.
* Offers specialized education for students with emotional, psychosocial, or behavioral needs through the Avalon School. Special education teachers and social workers. Students may return to their home schools or they may graduate from Avalon with complete credits.
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Special Education
* Provides special education programming for students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP). Includes clinical support and individual, group, and family therapy. Includes planned recreation activities. Includes door-to-door transportation at no cost to the parent/guardian. Crestwood Day Treatment Therapeutic Education Center (grades Pre-K-8th grade). Halpern Day Treatment Therapeutic Education Center (grades 6-12).
* Provides special education programming for students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP). Includes clinical support and individual, group, and family therapy. Includes planned recreation activities. Includes door-to-door transportation at no cost to the parent/guardian. Crestwood Day Treatment Therapeutic Education Center (grades Pre-K-8th grade). Halpern Day Treatment Therapeutic Education Center (grades 6-12).
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Special Education
Psychiatric Day Treatment
Provides cooperative learning and individual instruction to meet the needs of students who are at risk of not succeeding in a regular school setting.
Provides cooperative learning and individual instruction to meet the needs of students who are at risk of not succeeding in a regular school setting.
* Provides adult education.
* Offers classes to help prepare for High School equivalency exams.
* Offers career and technical education.
* Offers alternative education.
* Offers classes to help prepare for High School equivalency exams.
* Offers career and technical education.
* Offers alternative education.
* Provides adult education.
* Offers classes to help prepare for High School equivalency exams.
* Offers career and technical education.
* Offers alternative education.
* Offers classes to help prepare for High School equivalency exams.
* Offers career and technical education.
* Offers alternative education.
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Graduation Requirements Programs
Special Education
Adult Basic Education
* Offers alternative education options for at-risk students. Smaller classes. Individual attention. Individual programming. Counseling and support services. Opportunity for social-emotional development. Allows students to also attend Career and Technical education programs while earning a high school diploma.* Offers a broad scope of comprehensive special education services for students. Special Education programs provide 10 and 12-month programming depending upon individual student needs. * Provides career and technical education services leading to lifelong employment and other paths to college.
* Offers alternative education options for at-risk students. Smaller classes. Individual attention. Individual programming. Counseling and support services. Opportunity for social-emotional development. Allows students to also attend Career and Technical education programs while earning a high school diploma.* Offers a broad scope of comprehensive special education services for students. Special Education programs provide 10 and 12-month programming depending upon individual student needs. * Provides career and technical education services leading to lifelong employment and other paths to college.
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Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs
Special Education
Provides services for children from ages 3 to 5 years who have developmental delays and disabilities. Services include speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and special education itinerant teacher (SEIT) services.
Provides services for children from ages 3 to 5 years who have developmental delays and disabilities. Services include speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and special education itinerant teacher (SEIT) services.
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Special Preschools
Itinerant Education Services
Special Education Classes/Centers
* Provides adult education.
* Offers classes to help prepare for High School equivalency exams.
* Offers career and technical education.
* Offers alternative education.
* Offers classes to help prepare for High School equivalency exams.
* Offers career and technical education.
* Offers alternative education.
* Provides adult education.
* Offers classes to help prepare for High School equivalency exams.
* Offers career and technical education.
* Offers alternative education.
* Offers classes to help prepare for High School equivalency exams.
* Offers career and technical education.
* Offers alternative education.
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Graduation Requirements Programs
Special Education
Adult Basic Education
Provides a grade system of learning in a formal school setting from Kindergarten through 12th grade for students with multiple disabilities, autism, brain injuries, and developmental disabilities.
Provides a grade system of learning in a formal school setting from Kindergarten through 12th grade for students with multiple disabilities, autism, brain injuries, and developmental disabilities.
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Nonpublic Special Schools
* Offers services that combines evaluations, preschool education, therapy services, and autism support for child from birth to five years of age. Early Intervention/Preschool Services Include: Universal Pre-Kindergarten. Early Intervention Education and therapy services. Integrated Preschool Classes. Daycare. Evaluation Services. * Offers school age services to help ensure that children and young adults with developmental disabilities have ample opportunities to achieve their goals. School-Age Services include: Special Education Services. Therapy Services (OT, PT, ST). * Offers specialized services that help improve the quality of life of adults with disabilities. Services include: Outpatient clinic services: Article 28 and Article 16 Diagnostic and Treatment Centers Physical Therapy (PT). Occupational Therapy (OT). Speech Therapy. Psychology Counseling Services. Psychiatry. Developmental disabilities services through OPWDD. Day/Community Habilitation. Respite. Children's Waiver Health Home Care Management. Article 16 Clinical services. External Diploma Program in partnership with Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES. Child/Adolescent Residential Home. Pre-vocational services. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) services. Service Coordination for individuals with TBI. Structure Day Program. Home and Community Support Services. Independent Living Skills Training. Community Integration Counseling. Behavior Intervention Specialist. Service Coordination. * Offers Nursing Home Transition and Diversion Waiver. Services to individuals that have a qualifying disability that places them at risk for nursing home placement, including: Structured Day Program. Independent Living Skills Training. Home and Community Based Services. Service Coordination. Residential services. 42 income-based apartment units within 2 apartment complexes. 8 unit Age In Place Apartment building. 8 unit Transitional Housing: Assisting individuals to develop skills to transition to independent living. Individual Residential Alternative Child/Adolescent Housing (OPWDD). * Provides Autism Services of the Finger Lakes: Diagnostic Evaluation Services. Early Childhood Education Services. Children and Adult Community Habilitation Services. Clinical Therapy Services. Fiscal Intermediary/Broker Services.
* Offers services that combines evaluations, preschool education, therapy services, and autism support for child from birth to five years of age. Early Intervention/Preschool Services Include: Universal Pre-Kindergarten. Early Intervention Education and therapy services. Integrated Preschool Classes. Daycare. Evaluation Services. * Offers school age services to help ensure that children and young adults with developmental disabilities have ample opportunities to achieve their goals. School-Age Services include: Special Education Services. Therapy Services (OT, PT, ST). * Offers specialized services that help improve the quality of life of adults with disabilities. Services include: Outpatient clinic services: Article 28 and Article 16 Diagnostic and Treatment Centers Physical Therapy (PT). Occupational Therapy (OT). Speech Therapy. Psychology Counseling Services. Psychiatry. Developmental disabilities services through OPWDD. Day/Community Habilitation. Respite. Children's Waiver Health Home Care Management. Article 16 Clinical services. External Diploma Program in partnership with Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES. Child/Adolescent Residential Home. Pre-vocational services. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) services. Service Coordination for individuals with TBI. Structure Day Program. Home and Community Support Services. Independent Living Skills Training. Community Integration Counseling. Behavior Intervention Specialist. Service Coordination. * Offers Nursing Home Transition and Diversion Waiver. Services to individuals that have a qualifying disability that places them at risk for nursing home placement, including: Structured Day Program. Independent Living Skills Training. Home and Community Based Services. Service Coordination. Residential services. 42 income-based apartment units within 2 apartment complexes. 8 unit Age In Place Apartment building. 8 unit Transitional Housing: Assisting individuals to develop skills to transition to independent living. Individual Residential Alternative Child/Adolescent Housing (OPWDD). * Provides Autism Services of the Finger Lakes: Diagnostic Evaluation Services. Early Childhood Education Services. Children and Adult Community Habilitation Services. Clinical Therapy Services. Fiscal Intermediary/Broker Services.
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Physical Therapy
Speech Therapy
Special Education
Therapeutic Camps
Head Start
Occupational Therapy
Autism Therapy
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Pediatric Developmental Assessment
Recreational Therapy
Support Broker Services
Transitional Case/Care Management
Participant Directed Financial Management Organizations
Preschools
* Offers alternative education options for at-risk students. Smaller classes. Individual attention. Individual programming. Counseling and support services. Opportunity for social-emotional development. Allows students to also attend Career and Technical education programs while earning a high school diploma.* Offers a broad scope of comprehensive special education services for students. Special Education programs provide 10 and 12-month programming depending upon individual student needs. * Provides career and technical education services leading to lifelong employment and other paths to college.
* Offers alternative education options for at-risk students. Smaller classes. Individual attention. Individual programming. Counseling and support services. Opportunity for social-emotional development. Allows students to also attend Career and Technical education programs while earning a high school diploma.* Offers a broad scope of comprehensive special education services for students. Special Education programs provide 10 and 12-month programming depending upon individual student needs. * Provides career and technical education services leading to lifelong employment and other paths to college.
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Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs
Special Education
* Provides programs and services to meet the needs of an academically diverse population creating individualized learning plans to help students reach their potential.
* Provides programs and services to meet the needs of an academically diverse population creating individualized learning plans to help students reach their potential.
Provides services to disabled students ages 3 to 21 years old.
Provides services to disabled students ages 3 to 21 years old.
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Special Education Classes/Centers
Adapted Physical Education
Special Education Plan Development
Transition Services for Students With Disabilities
* Offers services that combines evaluations, preschool education, therapy services, and autism support for child from birth to five years of age. Early Intervention/Preschool Services Include: Universal Pre-Kindergarten. Early Intervention Education and therapy services. Integrated Preschool Classes. Daycare. Evaluation Services. * Offers school age services to help ensure that children and young adults with developmental disabilities have ample opportunities to achieve their goals. School-Age Services include: Special Education Services. Therapy Services (OT, PT, ST). * Offers specialized services that help improve the quality of life of adults with disabilities. Services include: Outpatient clinic services: Article 28 and Article 16 Diagnostic and Treatment Centers Physical Therapy (PT). Occupational Therapy (OT). Speech Therapy. Psychology Counseling Services. Psychiatry. Developmental disabilities services through OPWDD. Day/Community Habilitation. Respite. Children's Waiver Health Home Care Management. Article 16 Clinical services. External Diploma Program in partnership with Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES. Child/Adolescent Residential Home. Pre-vocational services. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) services. Service Coordination for individuals with TBI. Structure Day Program. Home and Community Support Services. Independent Living Skills Training. Community Integration Counseling. Behavior Intervention Specialist. Service Coordination. * Offers Nursing Home Transition and Diversion Waiver. Services to individuals that have a qualifying disability that places them at risk for nursing home placement, including: Structured Day Program. Independent Living Skills Training. Home and Community Based Services. Service Coordination. Residential services. 42 income-based apartment units within 2 apartment complexes. 8 unit Age In Place Apartment building. 8 unit Transitional Housing: Assisting individuals to develop skills to transition to independent living. Individual Residential Alternative Child/Adolescent Housing (OPWDD). * Provides Autism Services of the Finger Lakes: Diagnostic Evaluation Services. Early Childhood Education Services. Children and Adult Community Habilitation Services. Clinical Therapy Services. Fiscal Intermediary/Broker Services.
* Offers services that combines evaluations, preschool education, therapy services, and autism support for child from birth to five years of age. Early Intervention/Preschool Services Include: Universal Pre-Kindergarten. Early Intervention Education and therapy services. Integrated Preschool Classes. Daycare. Evaluation Services. * Offers school age services to help ensure that children and young adults with developmental disabilities have ample opportunities to achieve their goals. School-Age Services include: Special Education Services. Therapy Services (OT, PT, ST). * Offers specialized services that help improve the quality of life of adults with disabilities. Services include: Outpatient clinic services: Article 28 and Article 16 Diagnostic and Treatment Centers Physical Therapy (PT). Occupational Therapy (OT). Speech Therapy. Psychology Counseling Services. Psychiatry. Developmental disabilities services through OPWDD. Day/Community Habilitation. Respite. Children's Waiver Health Home Care Management. Article 16 Clinical services. External Diploma Program in partnership with Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES. Child/Adolescent Residential Home. Pre-vocational services. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) services. Service Coordination for individuals with TBI. Structure Day Program. Home and Community Support Services. Independent Living Skills Training. Community Integration Counseling. Behavior Intervention Specialist. Service Coordination. * Offers Nursing Home Transition and Diversion Waiver. Services to individuals that have a qualifying disability that places them at risk for nursing home placement, including: Structured Day Program. Independent Living Skills Training. Home and Community Based Services. Service Coordination. Residential services. 42 income-based apartment units within 2 apartment complexes. 8 unit Age In Place Apartment building. 8 unit Transitional Housing: Assisting individuals to develop skills to transition to independent living. Individual Residential Alternative Child/Adolescent Housing (OPWDD). * Provides Autism Services of the Finger Lakes: Diagnostic Evaluation Services. Early Childhood Education Services. Children and Adult Community Habilitation Services. Clinical Therapy Services. Fiscal Intermediary/Broker Services.
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Physical Therapy
Speech Therapy
Special Education
Therapeutic Camps
Head Start
Occupational Therapy
Autism Therapy
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Pediatric Developmental Assessment
Recreational Therapy
Support Broker Services
Transitional Case/Care Management
Participant Directed Financial Management Organizations
Preschools
* Offers programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities: School Program: Provides full-day special education instruction to children ages 5 to 22, based on each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP). Community Classrooms: Community-based learning environments where students ages 18 to 22 learn job readiness skills in the classroom and apply them at internships at nearby businesses. Work-Based Learning: A continuum of learning from internal assessments and training in our PAES lab and at community-based experiences.Supported Employment (SEMP): Staff assists individuals 18 years and older in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment, working alongside co-workers without disabilities and earning at least minimum wage. Partners with area businesses to place talented and diverse workers in jobs that meet the employer's unique workforce needs. Community-Based Prevocational Services: Habilitation services that assist individuals to develop employment readiness skills, provided in the most integrated setting appropriate to the needs of the individual receiving services. The services consist of learning and work experiences, including volunteer work that is not job-task specific, but contributes to an individual's ability to attain paid employment in the community. Special Touch Bakery: Serves as an opportunity for adults with developmental disabilities to learn production and food service skills at their own pace while earning a weekly paycheck. Partners With Industry (PWI): Trains individuals in achieving maximum production and high-quality levels. They perform subcontract work such as sorting, assembly, fulfillment, shrink wrapping, bulk mailings and other labor-intensive work. Respite/Recreation: Extracurricular recreational program that allows adults and students who are enrolled in the Home and Community Based Waiver Program through OPWDD to broaden their recreational, social skills and knowledge. Health Center (Article 16 Clinic): Comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services (PT, OT, Counseling and Speech Services) to the agency's student and adult populations, including state-mandated health screenings (vision, hearing and scoliosis), emergency first aid, the administration of medications and illness assessment. Day Habilitation: Participants take part in a wide variety of activities on campus and within the community. Front Line Supervisors and Direct Support Professionals work directly with participants to develop the necessary skills that will allow them to become more independent. Holy Childhood's Day Habilitation Program offers a few different types of programmatic options in effort to accommodate everyone's skill set. This includes our Senior Day Habilitation Program, Transitional Day Habilitation Program, and Day Habilitation Without Walls Program.
* Offers programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities: School Program: Provides full-day special education instruction to children ages 5 to 22, based on each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP). Community Classrooms: Community-based learning environments where students ages 18 to 22 learn job readiness skills in the classroom and apply them at internships at nearby businesses. Work-Based Learning: A continuum of learning from internal assessments and training in our PAES lab and at community-based experiences.Supported Employment (SEMP): Staff assists individuals 18 years and older in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment, working alongside co-workers without disabilities and earning at least minimum wage. Partners with area businesses to place talented and diverse workers in jobs that meet the employer's unique workforce needs. Community-Based Prevocational Services: Habilitation services that assist individuals to develop employment readiness skills, provided in the most integrated setting appropriate to the needs of the individual receiving services. The services consist of learning and work experiences, including volunteer work that is not job-task specific, but contributes to an individual's ability to attain paid employment in the community. Special Touch Bakery: Serves as an opportunity for adults with developmental disabilities to learn production and food service skills at their own pace while earning a weekly paycheck. Partners With Industry (PWI): Trains individuals in achieving maximum production and high-quality levels. They perform subcontract work such as sorting, assembly, fulfillment, shrink wrapping, bulk mailings and other labor-intensive work. Respite/Recreation: Extracurricular recreational program that allows adults and students who are enrolled in the Home and Community Based Waiver Program through OPWDD to broaden their recreational, social skills and knowledge. Health Center (Article 16 Clinic): Comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services (PT, OT, Counseling and Speech Services) to the agency's student and adult populations, including state-mandated health screenings (vision, hearing and scoliosis), emergency first aid, the administration of medications and illness assessment. Day Habilitation: Participants take part in a wide variety of activities on campus and within the community. Front Line Supervisors and Direct Support Professionals work directly with participants to develop the necessary skills that will allow them to become more independent. Holy Childhood's Day Habilitation Program offers a few different types of programmatic options in effort to accommodate everyone's skill set. This includes our Senior Day Habilitation Program, Transitional Day Habilitation Program, and Day Habilitation Without Walls Program.
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Recreational Activities/Sports
Occupational Therapy
Disability Related Center Based Employment
Vocational Rehabilitation
Special Education
Speech Therapy
Provides special education classes and services for students with disabilities. Programs are designed to meet the academic, social, physical, and emotional needs of students to prepare them to live independently, pursue meaningful careers, and participate in their community upon graduation.
Provides special education classes and services for students with disabilities. Programs are designed to meet the academic, social, physical, and emotional needs of students to prepare them to live independently, pursue meaningful careers, and participate in their community upon graduation.
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Adapted Physical Education
Itinerant Education Services
Transition Services for Students With Disabilities
Special Education Classes/Centers
* Offers the Infant-Child Health Assessment Program. Assure diagnostic and treatment availability and utilization by families of high risk infants and children as soon as a disability is evident.* Offers the Early Intervention Program. Case management and service planning for infants and toddlers with developmental delays/disabilities and their families. Screening and evaluation of five areas of development.* Offers the Preschool Special Education Program. Local school districts are responsible for assuring that special education and therapy services are provided to eligible children.
* Offers the Infant-Child Health Assessment Program. Assure diagnostic and treatment availability and utilization by families of high risk infants and children as soon as a disability is evident.* Offers the Early Intervention Program. Case management and service planning for infants and toddlers with developmental delays/disabilities and their families. Screening and evaluation of five areas of development.* Offers the Preschool Special Education Program. Local school districts are responsible for assuring that special education and therapy services are provided to eligible children.
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Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Special Education
Child Health and Disability Prevention Exams
* Provides a special education (853) school licensed by the New York State Education Department. Offers both residential (CRP) and day placements for students with developmental disabilities. Residential program is licensed through the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. An available option for school districts seeking an out-of-district placement for students who need an alternative educational path due to their developmental disabilities.
* Provides a special education (853) school licensed by the New York State Education Department. Offers both residential (CRP) and day placements for students with developmental disabilities. Residential program is licensed through the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. An available option for school districts seeking an out-of-district placement for students who need an alternative educational path due to their developmental disabilities.
* Provides special education programming for students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP). Includes clinical support and individual, group, and family therapy. Includes planned recreation activities. Includes door-to-door transportation at no cost to the parent/guardian. Crestwood Day Treatment Therapeutic Education Center (grades Pre-K-8th grade). Halpern Day Treatment Therapeutic Education Center (grades 6-12).
* Provides special education programming for students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP). Includes clinical support and individual, group, and family therapy. Includes planned recreation activities. Includes door-to-door transportation at no cost to the parent/guardian. Crestwood Day Treatment Therapeutic Education Center (grades Pre-K-8th grade). Halpern Day Treatment Therapeutic Education Center (grades 6-12).
Provides services to infants and toddlers from birth to 3 years of age who have developmental delays and disabilities. Services include developmental and audiological evaluations, physical, occupational and speech therapies, medical/diagnostic evaluations, and reimbursement for respite services. Also, ensures that children from birth to age three who are at risk for developmental delays have a primary health care provider to complete periodic developmental screenings.
Provides services to infants and toddlers from birth to 3 years of age who have developmental delays and disabilities. Services include developmental and audiological evaluations, physical, occupational and speech therapies, medical/diagnostic evaluations, and reimbursement for respite services. Also, ensures that children from birth to age three who are at risk for developmental delays have a primary health care provider to complete periodic developmental screenings.
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Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Early Identification Programs
Provides services for children from ages 3 to 5 years who have developmental delays and disabilities. Services include speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and special education itinerant teacher (SEIT) services.
Provides services for children from ages 3 to 5 years who have developmental delays and disabilities. Services include speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and special education itinerant teacher (SEIT) services.
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Special Preschools
Itinerant Education Services
Special Education Classes/Centers
Assists families of children from birth to 3 years who have special needs, through early identification and referral to services in the community.
Assists families of children from birth to 3 years who have special needs, through early identification and referral to services in the community.
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Early Identification Programs
Operates a 10 bed unit for adolescents experiencing anxiety, panic disorders, depression, bipolar illness, schizophrenia, eating disorders, or family crisis that cannot be resolved on an outpatient basis. Admission may also be granted for adolescents experiencing unresolved emotional interpersonal or family difficulties that cannot be resolved on an outpatient basis. A school tutorial program and vocational training are also available. Therapies include individual and group psychotherapy, psychopharmacology and recreational and occupational therapy. Weekly family group meetings provide education and support for family members during the hospitalization period.
Operates a 10 bed unit for adolescents experiencing anxiety, panic disorders, depression, bipolar illness, schizophrenia, eating disorders, or family crisis that cannot be resolved on an outpatient basis. Admission may also be granted for adolescents experiencing unresolved emotional interpersonal or family difficulties that cannot be resolved on an outpatient basis. A school tutorial program and vocational training are also available. Therapies include individual and group psychotherapy, psychopharmacology and recreational and occupational therapy. Weekly family group meetings provide education and support for family members during the hospitalization period.
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Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Units
Hospital Instruction
Vocational Rehabilitation
Provides a nurturing and academically invigorating environment for students who have experienced difficulty relating to peers and/or adults in a traditional school setting due to their social and emotional needs. Iris Wolfson fosters acceptance, stimulates academic achievement, encourages self-reliance, practices tolerance, and motivates students to meet their highest potential. Iris Wolfson is modeled after mainstream educational settings. Courses are departmentalized and the instructional program is aligned to the New York State Common Core Learning Standards. Students have the opportunity of earning college credits through a partnership with Farmingdale State College (SUNY). Students are expected to earn a high school diploma. Various electives are offered to stimulate thought, meet graduation requirements, reinforce content material, foster independent living, and develop personal management skills. Iris Wolfson primarily serves students with emotional disabilities (i.e. Generalized Anxiety Disorders and Depression), assorted learning disabilities, and spectrum disorders whose needs most closely resemble those found in district-based programs. Instruction is modified and individualized to addresses students' cognitive levels and learning styles. Instructional and work-based learning opportunities are also provided to assist students pursuing a Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential. Vocational counseling is provided to assist students and families as they begin to access important post-secondary supports and services. Call for more detailed information.
Provides a nurturing and academically invigorating environment for students who have experienced difficulty relating to peers and/or adults in a traditional school setting due to their social and emotional needs. Iris Wolfson fosters acceptance, stimulates academic achievement, encourages self-reliance, practices tolerance, and motivates students to meet their highest potential. Iris Wolfson is modeled after mainstream educational settings. Courses are departmentalized and the instructional program is aligned to the New York State Common Core Learning Standards. Students have the opportunity of earning college credits through a partnership with Farmingdale State College (SUNY). Students are expected to earn a high school diploma. Various electives are offered to stimulate thought, meet graduation requirements, reinforce content material, foster independent living, and develop personal management skills. Iris Wolfson primarily serves students with emotional disabilities (i.e. Generalized Anxiety Disorders and Depression), assorted learning disabilities, and spectrum disorders whose needs most closely resemble those found in district-based programs. Instruction is modified and individualized to addresses students' cognitive levels and learning styles. Instructional and work-based learning opportunities are also provided to assist students pursuing a Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential. Vocational counseling is provided to assist students and families as they begin to access important post-secondary supports and services. Call for more detailed information.
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Secondary / High Schools
Dropout Prevention
Alternative Education
Vocational Centers
Educational Support Services
Adolescent / Youth Counseling
Special Education