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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.

Offers programs to students ages 11 – 12 in grades 6th – 8th. The Middle School Level Programs include: The Center-Based Functional Academic Skills Program. The Functional Academic Skills Program at Premm Learning Center 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. All students are assessed using the New York State Alternate Assessment. Programs are offered at various locations.

Arranges academic accommodations and provides support for students with disabilities. Call for more detailed information.

Offers support services designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities, including assistive technology, counseling services, and the services of notetakers and interpreters.

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.

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.

Provides a dynamic, child-centered, educational experience at the Jerusalem Avenue School, for students’ ages 5 to 10 with learning, behavioral and developmental disabilities. This center is staffed by certified special educators dedicated to providing a high-quality, individualized learning environment. Class ratios, as determined by student need, are 6:1:1 or 9:1:2. Reading, language arts, math, science, and social studies are aligned to the New York State Common Core Learning Standards and address students' cognitive levels and learning styles. Learning, behavioral or developmental disabilities that interfere with students’ abilities to succeed in general education are addressed by social and emotional supports integrated into classroom activities. A school-wide growth recognition PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support) program addresses social and emotional needs and a specific plan is developed for each child by the child's teacher and counselor. Social learning skills are emphasized throughout the curriculum and students work as a team to support each other in social growth. Parents are kept informed concerning their child's progress and are encouraged to be active partners in the education of their child by reinforcing what the child learns in school at home. Supportive and related services are available as needed. Psychologists and social workers work closely with students in individual and group sessions to support the development of positive social skills and behaviors and are available to parents on a group or individual basis. Occupational and physical therapies assist students in meeting goals. Speech and Language services are designed to increase students' learning potential and address receptive and expressive difficulties. Different modes of communication are used to meet individual students' needs. The Jerusalem Avenue School also provides the Intensive Support Program (ISP) through a collaborative program developed by Nassau BOCES and the North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center for students with significant emotional difficulties with an on-site psychiatrist, psychiatric social workers and coordinator. Services include psychiatric supervision and ongoing parent counseling to address emotional and behavioral issues that interfere with the achievement of educational goals. In addition to the center-based program in North Bellmore, two 9:1:2 classes located in the Michael F. Stokes Elementary School in the Island Trees School District provide students with opportunities for integration with non-disabled peers during specific activities during the day. Call for more detailed information.

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.

Provides specialized, individually planned and structured Next Generation standards-based education. Career and Technical Education experiences to promote the specific skills and career-based training needed for the world of work and to support academic classes. Integration of the Career Development and Occupational Studies standards (CDOS) into the classroom and community-based or service learning activities help students to see the relevance of the course work. Career assessment and Level One interviews as well as transition planning interface with school-to-work learning. Related internship experiences and part-time jobs can provide students with participation in the community. Our commitment to a safe and nurturing environment allows students to access these opportunities based on their individual needs. Our program offers students’ academic and employability skills with social growth opportunities and real world connections, helping prepare them for the challenges of the future. This multifaceted academic program at Islip Academic Center is available to secondary special education and non-classified "at-risk" students with severe behavioral concerns and limited anger management skills. The Islip Academic Center offers both a 6-1-1 modified departmentalized program and an 8-1-1 departmentalized program based on the New York State Regents Curriculum. All students receive weekly counseling at least one time individually and one time in a group setting to address social skills and behavior management needs.

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 support services designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities, including assistive technology, counseling services, and the services of notetakers and interpreters.

Services are designed to meet the unique educational needs of currently enrolled students with documented permanent/ temporary disabilities or disabling medical conditions. The Disability Services Center (DSC) is dedicated to the principle that equal opportunity be afforded each student to realize his/her fullest potential. The goal is to assist students with disabilities to function as independently as possible, and to ensure a comprehensively accessible college experience where individuals with disabilities have the same access to programs, opportunities and activities as all other students at the college. DSC offers its services to all students in face-to-face, remote, live-stream, hybrid, online courses and distance education programs. Documentation about your disability will need to be provided. Please contact the Disability Services Center to discuss your reasonable accommodations.

Supports the mission, academic programs and the advancement of Suffolk County Community College by ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are afforded an equal opportunity to participate in the programs, services and activities at SCCC through the identification and enactment of reasonable accommodations to institutional policies and procedures, the provision of effective auxiliary aides and services and other support services while cultivating a campus culture that is sensitive and responsive to the needs of students. The goal of Suffolk County Community College with regard to students with disabilities is to equalize educational opportunities by minimizing physical, psychological and learning barriers. We attempt to provide as typical a college experience as is possible, encouraging students to achieve academically through the provision of special services, auxiliary aids, or reasonable program modifications. The main objectives are to: insure that students with disabilities have equal access to all programs and services of the institution; promote independence and preparation for entry into a competitive society; facilitate the development of self-advocacy skills; and assist students to transfer skills learned in the classroom to the world at large. Contact the Office of Disability Services at each campus for more information.

In collaboration with The Mary Quinn's Mark Foundation the MOST Program provides individuals with developmental disabilities opportunities to identify and develop the social and academic skills required to successfully transition into a meaningful and engaged adult life while participating in a fully inclusive college experience. Beyond their classrooms, students are encouraged to explore and utilize campus facilities and join campus activities based on their individual areas of talents and interests. The MOST Program is a three- year college experience program. Students in years one and two are considered MOST Program students while students who have transitioned into year three are considered Capstone: Connect to Community Program students. Students in all three years attend classes and participate in extracurricular activities on the Molloy University campus. Call for detailed information regarding admission and application requirements.

Provides services to children from birth to three years of age with developmental delays or have a diagnosed disability, who are determined eligible for service based upon evaluations. Services include home visits for speech, physical and other therapies, child development groups, and family training. Call for detailed information.

Supports the mission, academic programs and the advancement of Suffolk County Community College by ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are afforded an equal opportunity to participate in the programs, services and activities at SCCC through the identification and enactment of reasonable accommodations to institutional policies and procedures, the provision of effective auxiliary aides and services and other support services while cultivating a campus culture that is sensitive and responsive to the needs of students. The goal of Suffolk County Community College with regard to students with disabilities is to equalize educational opportunities by minimizing physical, psychological and learning barriers. We attempt to provide as typical a college experience as is possible, encouraging students to achieve academically through the provision of special services, auxiliary aids, or reasonable program modifications. The main objectives are to: insure that students with disabilities have equal access to all programs and services of the institution; promote independence and preparation for entry into a competitive society; facilitate the development of self-advocacy skills; and assist students to transfer skills learned in the classroom to the world at large. Contact the Office of Disability Services at each campus for more information.

Offers support services designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities, including assistive technology, counseling services, and the services of notetakers and interpreters.

Offers related therapies for children with a disability (3-8 years of age) including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychological counseling, and parent training.

Committed to providing a supportive and academically challenging environment for all undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities who attend the College. The Office of Services for Students with Disabilities seeks to: Facilitate the provision of academic adjustments/modifications; Reduce the stigma of “disability” and the embarrassment of entering the office and Advocate for students with disabilities. A student enrolled at Old Westbury who wishes to receive accommodations must self-identify as having a disability and make a request to the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (OSSD). Call for more detailed information.

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.

Provides an academic setting with a multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of students with learning, behavioral, emotional and developmental disabilities. 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 build personal independence. The school-wide Positive Behavior and Intervention and Supports (PBIS) program provides concrete lessons toward positive interactions. Pro-social skills to develop appropriate social and emotional behaviors are integrated into activities that encourage interaction with teachers and peers and build upon the student’s critical thought processes and independence. The Robert Williams School offers unique learning opportunities including the Therapeutic Learning Collaborative (TLC) which consists of two programs: Intensive Support Program (ISP) and Transitional Support Program (TSP) . A partnership between Nassau BOCES and The North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center, the ISP provides individual, group, and family counseling by North Shore licensed, clinical social workers and psychiatrists. Psychiatric services including medication distribution are provided by North Shore and monthly family counseling sessions are required to remain in ISP. The TSP provides services for students who are ready to transition to a less restrictive environment. Students in TSP continue in their educational placement and receive individual and group counseling from BOCES psychologists, social workers or guidance counselors. Nassau BOCES psychologists provide counseling on a regular basis, are trained in crisis prevention and assess students’ needs for a Behavior Intervention Plan. The school social worker provides counseling, family support services such as SSI, respite and CPS whenever necessary. The guidance counselor provides counseling, assists in the student’s individual transitional plan (beginning at age 14) and helps students to obtain working papers. Call for more detailed information.

Offers a dedicated staff that provides a multifaceted educational experience on the secondary level for the academic and social development of all students in partnership with parents and the community. We are committed to empowering students with the skills to be successful in relation to society and their global surroundings. The center services students ages 14 to 21. There is an 8:1:1 +2 Program where students appropriate for this intensive service model have moderate cognitive impairment with a pattern of moderate intermittent acting-out behaviors with a possible psychiatric history. The class ratio consists of eight students, one teacher, one teacher assistant and two classroom-shared aides. Students participate in either the NYS General or Alternate Assessments. The focus of this program is on social/emotional skills, career development, and transition to post-secondary placements/employment. Beginning at age 14, all students taking the NYSAA will participate in Special Education Career Training at the Islip Career Center. Students participating in the general education curriculum and working toward a Regents diploma begin career classes in the eleventh grade. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible for the following diplomas/credentials: Regents, CDOS, or the Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential. There is a psychiatrist available on a consult basis and parent training/support groups are offered monthly by the program social worker. There is also an 8:1:1 Program. The Bellport Academic Center services students with moderate behavioral and/or intensive counseling concerns and moderate to severe learning disabilities. Ninth and tenth grade students receive a full day academic program while eleventh and twelfth graders receive a half day of academics combined with Career and Technical Education and Special Career Education programs. Students are offered a departmentalized academic program of New York State Regents Curriculum.

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.