New York Institute For Special Education

• What they offer / teach

  NYISE serves two main programs: The Readiness Program (ages 3-5) provides full-day center-based education with speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and counseling. The Schermerhorn Program (ages 5-21) offers academic programs leading to diplomas, career education, life skills training, adaptive physical education, orientation and mobility training, and support services. Both programs use curricula including Teaching Strategies, TEACCH, and visual supports like PECS.

• Ages served

  The Readiness Program serves ages 3 to 5, while the Schermerhorn Program serves children ages 5 to 21 who are legally blind or visually impaired.

• Approach

  The school emphasizes individualized education plans (IEPs) developed by multidisciplinary teams in cooperation with families. Teaching approaches include Teaching Strategies, TEACCH, and visual supports (PECS, Super Symbols, TOBI). The Readiness Program incorporates monthly themes, music activities, and hands-on learning experiences. All students receive instruction that emphasizes independence and practical skills.

• Admissions

  The Readiness Program serves children ages 3-5 who reside in the Bronx and are referred through their local Committee on Preschool Special Education. The Schermerhorn Program follows thorough psychological and educational evaluation, with a multidisciplinary team developing comprehensive IEPs in cooperation with the student's family.

• Cost

  Not stated on this website.

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