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East Elementary School’s future has been a frequent discussion at board meetings, with the possibility of closure lingering.

Community engagement surges as Long Beach school budget vote nears

How Long Beach School District navigates budget concerns and a school potential closure. Community engagement rises as May vote approaches. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 4/5/24

Locust Valley Central School District discusses special education programs

In a recent Board of Education meeting held on January 31, the Locust Valley Central School District unveiled the findings of its comprehensive Special Education Policy Review. Led by Superintendent … more

By Will Sheeline | 2/16/24

Lawrence High School’s first-period studio art class, which did the Wellness Room prep work, with art teacher Robert Verone in the finished room.

Lawrence High School students create Wellness Room

Art students at Lawrence High School in Cedarhurst recently turned a cluttered storage closet into a Wellness Room for their peers in the Life Skills special education program. more

By Lisa Margaria | 5/12/22

The weekly number of mental health-related nationwide emergency department visits by children under 18, by age group, January to October 2019 and 2020. The solid line is 2019.

Five Towns schools focus on students’ mental health during the pandemic

The first of two stories examining student mental health. The nearly year-long coronavirus pandemic has affected every facet of everyday life — especially education, and one of the country’s most vulnerable populations, students. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/17/21

Michael Saidens said he hoped to use his years of experience to help Locust Valley’s special-needs students be the best they can be.

Saidens is Locust Valley’s new director of special education

After receiving 43 applications and interviewing seven candidates, a committee comprising teachers, parents and administrators has hired Michael Saidens to be the Locust Valley Central School District’s new executive director of special education. more

By Mike Conn | 7/27/20

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Janet Pollitt, left, demonstrated how to use an infrared thermometer on Special Education Department Secretary Kim Cavanagh.

Bellmore Lions donate $2,500 to support NBSD special education summer program

The North Bellmore School District will continue its special education summer school program this year, which will be the first in-person instruction in the schools since the Covid-19 closure in … more

6/26/20

Rockville Centre resident appointed executive director of special education for Nassau BOCES

Rockville Centre resident Susan McNulty has been named executive director of the Department of Special Education by the Nassau BOCES Board of Education, starting July 1. more

5/8/20

Woodward Children’s Center student government member Andrea Osorio presented George Singfield with the key to the newly dedicated vocational center, named in his honor.

Vocational Center named after longtime L.I. educator

The Woodward Children’s Center, a small private school on Merrick Road in Freeport, recently named its vocational center after longtime educator George Singfield, 91. At a Dec. 4 ceremony, … more

By Nadya Nataly | 1/9/20

Volunteers and their special-needs students at the first Limitless Lacrosse clinic, on Aug. 8, at the RVC Athletic Complex.

South Side High School lacrosse players host clinic for children with special needs

Two Rockville Centre sophomores are bringing their love and knowledge of lacrosse to students with special needs. Brady West and Emma Madden, both 15-year-old varsity lacrosse players at South Side High School, held their first Limitless Lacrosse clinic this month, and it was such a hit that they’ll do another session this fall. more

By Jill Nossa | 8/22/19

Using a green screen, participants in the Central High School District’s summer film program transform classrooms into film sets. Melanie Iovane, left, performed with Susan Ellinghaus.

Special ed students take a trip to Wonderland

The conclusion of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s special education summer program was more than a film screening starring students and educators. It was an emotional farewell. more

By Andrew Garcia | 8/22/19

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