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The
School at Northeast
Overview
The School at
Northeast is a co-ed special education program for 152 students in
grades 6-12. Students typically served cope with multiple problems
including educational disabilities, family instability, emotional trauma
delinquency, mental illness, truancy, and substance abuse. The school
offers a full curriculum in a structured and supportive learning
environment, providing students with a variety of academic,
recreational, and vocational opportunities.
Services
* An individualized
education program
* A comprehensive behavior management system based
on the Boys Town Social Skills Program
* Career Development and Transitional Services
* A team of professionals who work with each student to
help meet academic and personal goals
* Seven self-contained and nine departmentalized
classrooms
* Classes of 8-12 students with one teacher and one
teacher’s assistant
* Individual, group, and family therapy
* On-site clinicians
* Door-to-door transportation to and from school
* Computerized classrooms with assistive technology
Referrals
The School at
Northeast receives referrals from:
* School District CSEs
* County Departments of Social Services
* Departments of Probation
Benefits
* Small student to
staff ratio permits individualized attention and instruction
* Technology-rich environment
* Therapeutic environment with clinicians on site
* Career development opportunities
* Alternative educational programs including:
* Work Program
* Construction and Automotive Technology
* Wake Up Northeast! weekly telecast
* Lyric, a student literary magazine
* Movie, Card, Chess and Model Clubs
* LEGO Project with RPI students
* March Madness Basketball Tournament
* Annual Cultural Fair
* GE Science Fair
* Talent Show
* Holiday Concert
* Prom
Vice President of Education & Career Development – Kristen Youmans
Kris.Youmans@neparentchild.org
1821 Hamburg Street, Schenectady, NY
12304
(518) 346-1273
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