Provides assistance with resume writing, the job application process, filing for unemployment benefits, applying for financial aid, faxing services, bilingual services, and computer class instruction.

Offers a preparation class for eighth graders planning to attend any of the ten Catholic high schools on Long Island. Students review the math, reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar skills on the exam, and learn test-taking strategies to help them work faster and more confidently to maximize their score. All materials are included. Courses vary each semester. Call for more detailed information.

Provides support, information and counseling for students and parents who need help with school-related issues or problems.

Offers programs for students in grades K-12. Saturday Classes for Young People encourage and inspire your child in the pursuit of knowledge and the love of learning. Children blossom in our small classroom settings. Winter and summer programs are 6-weeks long, while spring and fall sessions run 8 weeks. Choose from many classes including; reading, math, academics, STEM/STEAM, cartooning, theater, art, video game development, Minecraft, swimming instruction and even exercise classes for parents. In addition spring break camps are available. Call for more detailed information regarding each program.

Offers programs to middle school students ages 11-14 in grades 6th to 8th. The Prevocational Program 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 academics with an emphasis on functional skill development, as well as simulated work activities to apply newly acquired knowledge. Behavior management, independent living, and social skills are also addressed. Where needed, discrete trial teaching and applied behavioral analysis is utilized in conjunction with grade level curriculum. Functional assessments of behavior intervention plans are implemented for support when needed. The Secondary Developmental Program 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. 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 Academic Center Middle School 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 assessments and behavior intervention plans are implemented for support when needed. Programs are offered at various locations.

Offers a program designed to promote the development of educationally at-risk pre-school children, ParentChild+ sends trained home visitors into participants’ homes to help parents become their children’s first teacher and make home their first classroom. Home visitors teach parents to increase children’s vocabulary through conversation, reading together, and play. They also assist children to develop pre-literacy skills so they will be on a par with their peers when they enter Pre-K. Developmentally appropriate books and toys are used to foster language development and pre-literacy skills. Children of families that participate in this two-year program begin their formal school experiences with a vocabulary that is on a par with children from “middle income” families. Research shows ParentChild+ children continue to achieve academically at the same level or better through the 4th- and 8th-grade standardized tests. Call for more detailed information.

Provides financial support to individual researchers rather than overall project or institution. Awards are scholarships, fellowships and special fellowships.

Provides a backpack of school supplies to low income families with school age children. Also accepts donations of school supplies.

Provides food to those in need, as well as school supplies for children (end of August), Thanksgiving baskets, Christmas baskets, and other outreach programs to benefit the community.

Provides counseling, tutoring, and transition services for homeless youth in conjunction with Family of Woodstock. Transportation as well as a six week summer program are available.

Provides essential information to parents, professionals and individuals with learning disabilities, promotes research and programs to foster effective learning, and advocates for policies to protect and strengthen educational rights and opportunities.

Offers a variety of classes for Adults (21 and over). The District offers ENL (English as a New Language) Classes in Conversational English, Listening/Speaking and Communication Skills, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Writing. These classes are offered at different levels to suit needs within the community. The District also offers a General Educational Development preparation program to Adults (21 and over). The purpose of the High School Equivalency preparation program is to provide an opportunity for "out of school" adults to develop the skills and understanding necessary to perform satisfactorily on the General Educational Development (TASC) Test. At the Central Islip Adult Education Program, a number of classes are offered to contribute to your medical education or to help you start your medical career. Central Islip Adult Education in cooperation with the Lighthouse Resource Center, Inc. is pleased to present the following National Certification Medical Career(s): EKG Technician- CET (Electrocardiography); Phlebotomy Technician - CPT; Medical Insurance: Billing & Coding; C.P.R. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training; Medical Assistant (CMA); Medical Administrative Assistant. Additional sample course offering are offered to adults: Cooking; Cake Decorating; Curso Basico de Computacion; Job Preparation and Training/Preparacion y Entranamiento para Buscar y Conseguir Empleo; Swimming Children/Adults; Electricity; Become a Plumber and & Medical Training Classes. Also offered is a Summer Institute - Summer Classes - Intensive English. Call for additional information regarding all programs offered.

Provides counseling and support services to students struggling with school-related issues, and other problems that are affecting their school life.

Offers programs to students ages 5 – 11 in grades K - 5th. The Elementary Level Programs includes: The Center-Based Functional Academic Skills Program. The Functional Academic Skills Program services students with moderate to severe 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 their disability. Program components include academics with an emphasis on functional skill development, utilizing a modified Common Core Curriculum. Behavior management, independent living and social skills are also addressed. Functional assessments of behavior and behavior intervention plans are implemented for support when needed. The 12:1:4 Program at Premm Learning Center 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 non-ambulatory and 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. Included Class Satellite Services offers included class components for elementary students within off site district mainstream programs. The students serviced within the included programs experience learning disabilities but exhibit minimal to no behavioral concerns. The primary goal of the included class program is to maximize each student's potential and to act as the bridge to possibly return to home school district. Instruction in these classes emphasizes a modified Common Core Curriculum, behavior management, and self-advocacy and social skills, while also providing for the opportunity to be integrated with the mainstream population for special subject classes, lunch, assemblies and academic subjects when appropriate. All students are assessed using the New York State Alternate Assessment. Programs are offered at various locations.

TASC Connect! provides tutors and online tools to support adults seeking a high school equivalency diploma, which is obtained by taking the TASC Exam (Test Assessing Secondary Completion). TASC (formerly known as the New York State GED Exam) can be taken in English, no longer available in french take out please or Spanish tutors introduce free online study resources and can provide one-to-one instruction in reading, writing, grammar, math, science and social studies. If you can't make a session or would like extra help? Please email us at [email protected]. A tutor will help you with math, grammar, essay writing, and other TASC topics.

The program offers up to $5,000 spread over 2 years to a student who will be attending Nassau or Suffolk Community College. Other accredited two-year colleges may be considered.

Offers many different computer courses including Microsoft Office, programming, web design, page layout, and database administration. Students are required to bring their own USB flash drive with a minimum of 1GB of storage to all computer classes. Sample course offerings include: 75-Hour Real Estate Salesperson Course; Advanced Word; Basic Keyboarding and Computer Skills; Computer Orientation and Windows; Computer Fundamentals with Microsoft; Intermediate Adobe Photoshop; Intermediate Excel; Intermediate Microsoft Access; Intermediate Microsoft PowerPoint; Intermediate Quickbooks; Introduction to Adobe Indesign CS; Introduction to Adobe Photoshop; Introduction to Computing; Introduction to Microsoft Access; Introduction to Microsoft Excel; Introduction to Microsoft Office for Windows; Introduction to Microsoft Word; Introduction to Powerpoint; Introduction to Quickbooks; Intermediate Quickbooks and Microsoft Excel Advanced. Courses vary each semester and are held at various locations. Call for details.

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is a fraternal society which offers community services, scholarships, youth and veterans services. Meetings held every 2nd and 4th Mondays. Call for more information.

Offers staff which is ready to work with you to make earning your degree possible and affordable. Students can request a review of previous college credits and military training with our Evaluated Education Plan option. Empire State College serves not only active service military personnel, but also members of the following groups: Veterans; Department of Defense agency employees; Spouses of active duty and activated Guard and Reserve service members worldwide; Stateside Spouse Education Assistance Program and Tragedy Assistant Program for Survivors (T*A*P*S). Contact the Office of Veteran Military Education for more detailed information.

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Assisting veterans not only in maximizing their benefits, but also in supporting a successful transition to college life and achieving their educational and personal goals. The combination of resources, institutional support, student community and personalized attention you will receive while enrolled at Suffolk makes it an excellent place to begin your academic career or continue your studies. Suffolk offers a Veterans Resource Center with dedicated professionals that is available on each campus to assist you with the process for transitioning from military to college life and beyond along with a veterans lounge so veterans have a quiet space on campus to study and connect with fellow student veterans. A vibrant Student Veterans of America chapter on each campus will help connect you with other service members and veterans who want to support you as well a chapter of the SALUTE national honor society for military and veterans. Suffolk partners with outside community organizations that serve military and veteran, bringing a wide variety of resources to the College veteran community. Suffolk offers priority registration for military-connected students, helping you secure the classes and schedules you need. Suffolk proudly accepts military training credits that are recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE), which helps service members and veterans obtain college credit for their military training and experience. At Suffolk, credit is also awarded for CLEP and DSST exams. Call for more detailed information.

Provides various summer programs for children 1st through 12th grades. Extended day care available. Programs include Sound Learning Programs, Marine and Environmental Programs, Specialty Programs, Sports Camps, Tutorial, Counseling In Training, and SAT Prep. Call for schedule and further information. Programs are Christian based but campers of all faiths are welcome. Walk in.

Provides counseling services to students and parents regarding issues which are affecting a students school life.

Offers after school tutoring services and homework assistance to youth ages 6-13.