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MEMBER SCHOOLS

Aaron School

  • Contact: Linda Gardner | lgardner@aaronschool.org

  • Population Served: Language and Learning Disabilities, ADHD, High Functioning ASD, Anxiety, Social Skill Issues

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 12:1:1

  • Funding Accepted: Carter and Connor

  • Program Description: Private K-12 special education school serving students with learning disabilities in reading, writing, math, attention, high functioning ASD, and social challenges. Small, warm, collaborative environment with language-based, structured, multi-sensory, interdisciplinary approach and strong social skills curriculum.

  • Website: www.aaronschool.org

  • Address: 309 East 45th Street, 42 East 30th Street NYC
     

Academics West

  • Contact: Eleanor Wefing | admissions@academicswest.com

  • Population Served: Students with mild to moderate learning issues and mental health struggles (ED, ADHD, LD, ASD most common)

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: Lower School 5:1:1, Middle and Upper School 10:1:1

  • Funding Accepted: Both Carter and Connor

  • Program Description: Therapeutic day school providing intensive mental health support and specialized learning support for students with learning differences.

  • Website: www.academicswest.com
     

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Cooke School

  • Contact: Billy English | admissions@cookeschool.org

  • Population Served: Students ages 5-21 with mild-to-moderate cognitive or developmental disabilities and/or language-based learning disabilities

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 12:2:2

  • Funding Accepted: Carter & Connors

  • Program Description: Curriculum integrating academics, life skills, social/emotional growth; small classes of 10-12 students; teachers and therapists instruct in structured, supportive settings to build strengths and developmental needs.

  • Website: cookeschool.org

  • Address: 1713 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10029
     

Eagle Hill School 

  • Contact: Kara Ashley | admissions@eaglehill.org

  • Population Served: Grades 1-9, language-based, executive function needs, average ability, no significant behavioral support needs

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: Classes 3-5 students; core content average 6 students

  • Funding Accepted: Parent, tuition funded; some district funding

  • Program Description: Transformational, whole-child education for children with language-based learning and executive function needs. Integrated Services team collaborates with faculty. Optional 5-day boarding program.

  • Website: https://www.eaglehillschool.org/
     

EPIC Academy

  • Contact: Katerina Watson | katerina@epiced.org

  • Population Served: Students with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, language-based learning differences, behavioral challenges

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: Small, 4-10 students, 3:1 ratio

  • Funding Accepted: Connors & Carter

  • Program Description: Therapeutic, relationship-based school with individualized, academically rigorous instruction; integrates social-emotional learning, academics, therapeutic supports.

  • Website: www.abetterschool.org

  • Address: 615 Degraw St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
     

Fusion Academy NYC

  • Brooklyn Address: 1 MetroTech Center Suite 1004, Brooklyn, NY 11201

  • Chelsea Address: 601 West 26th Street Suite M270, New York, NY 10001

  • Upper West Side Address:157 Columbus Avenue, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10023

  • Brooklyn Admissions Director: Sara Wells

  • Email:  SWells@fusionacademy.com

  • Chelsea Admissions Director: Jerrianna Phenix

  • Email:  JPhenix@fusionacademy.com

  • Upper West Side Admissions Director: Rosa Núñez

  • Email:  RNunez1@fusionacademy.com

  • Population Served: Mixed

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 1:1 classrooms

  • Funding Accepted: Carter’s cases accepted

  • Program Description: Fusion personalizes school for each student, emotionally, socially, and academically, to help unlock their full potential. We meet every student where they are and support them in achieving their academic goals, including those with learning differences such as language-based challenges, ADHD, anxiety, executive functioning difficulties and school avoidance. for grades 6–12. 10 or 12 months.

  • Website: https://www.fusionacademy.com/campuses/

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Gillen Brewer School

  • Contact: Susan Finkelstein | susan@gillenbrewer.com

  • Population Served: Broad range of language-based learning disabilities, communication disorders, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, anxiety, sensory processing and executive function challenges

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: Lower School 6:1:2 and 10:1:2, Middle School 8:1:1

  • Funding Accepted: Carter and Connors

  • Program Description: Integrated academic-therapeutic approach; students benefit from mixed-ability cohorts.

  • Website: https://www.gillenbrewer.com/

  • Address: 410 East 92nd Street, New York, NY 10128
     

iHOPE School

  • Contact: Mayra Garcia | mayra.garcia@yai.org

  • Population Served: TBI, Multiple Disabilities

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 6:1:1 and 8:1:1

  • Funding Accepted: Connors/Carters

  • Program Description: Specialized school for students with TBI and multiple disabilities; literacy-rich curriculum with collaborative, multidisciplinary programming including therapy, rehab, social skills, and transition services.

  • Website: www.yai.org/iHOPE
     

Imagine Academy

  • Contact: Elisa Chrem | echrem@imagineacademy.com

  • Population Served: ASD, LD, ADHD

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 1:1 in a 6:1, 2:1 in a 6:1

  • Funding Accepted: Carters, Connors

  • Program Description: ABA and DIR methodologies; 1:1 and small group instruction targeting academics and emotional learning.

  • Website: www.imagineacademyforautism.org

  • Address: 1458 East 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230


​LearningSpring School

  • Contact: Wing See Har | whar@learningspring.org

  • Population Served: Autism

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 8:1:2 and 12:1:2

  • Funding Accepted: Private and NYSED Approved

  • Program Description: Committed to advancing social, developmental, and academic growth of K-8 students on the autism spectrum through pioneering educational and therapeutic strategies to prepare each child for wider community participation.

  • Website: www.learningspring.org
     

Links Academy

  • Contact: Danielle Bocchino | danielle.bocchino@linksacademy.org and Molly Mosher | molly.mosher@linksacademy.org 

  • Population Served: Coed, grades 6-12

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: One teacher to one student, in-person and hybrid options

  • Funding Accepted: Private pay

  • Program Description: College preparatory school offering one-to-one instruction with flexible scheduling. Accredited by NEASC; personalized learning tailored to each student’s pace and interests.

  • Website: https://www.linksacademy.org/

  • Address: 40 E. 30th Street, New York, NY 10016

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Manhattan Childrens Center

  • Contact: Patricia Paloma | ppaloma@manhattanchildrenscenter.org

  • Population Served: Autism and related disabilities

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 1:1, 2:1 ratios

  • Funding Accepted: Carter and Connor

  • Program Description: 12-month private program providing comprehensive education for children with ASD, utilizing ABA-based interventions, speech and occupational therapies, sensory integration, natural environment training, and family support.

  • Website: www.manhattanchildrenscenter.org

 

Mary McDowell Friends School

  • Contact: Tiffany Huggins | admissions@mmfsnyc.org

  • Population Served: Language-Based Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Executive Functioning Support, NVLD

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 12:2, 6:1

  • Funding Accepted: Carter, Connors

  • Program Description: K–12 college preparatory program dedicated to student success with specialized teaching methods and challenging curricula.

  • Website: https://marymcdowell.org/

  • Address: 20 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
     

Neighborhood Charter School: Harlem

  • Contact: Elizabeth Schroeder | eschroeder@ncschools.org

  • Population Served: Autism program for students with average or above-average cognitive abilities; ICT inclusion model

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: K-8, age 4.5-14, ICT approx. 20:2

  • Funding Accepted: Public

  • Program Description: All core concepts co-taught by two lead teachers; smaller class sizes, small group social instruction, modeled after NYCPS Autism NEST Program.

  • Website: https://ncschools.org/
     

Neighborhood Charter Schools: Bronx

  • Contact: Elizabeth Schroeder | eschroeder@ncschools.org

  • Population Served: Autism program for students with average or above-average cognitive abilities; ICT inclusion model

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: K-8, age 4.5-14, ICT approx. 20:2

  • Funding Accepted: Public

  • Program Description: Inclusive General Education and Special Education (ICT) programs with two lead teachers in each classroom and small group social instruction.

  • Website: https://ncschools.org/
     

Rebecca School North

  • Contact: Mary Dulligan | mdulligan@rebeccaschool.org

  • Population Served: ASD

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 8:1:3

  • Funding Accepted: Carter, Connors

  • Program Description: DIR/Floortime model for students ages 3-15 with neurodevelopmental delays in relating and communicating.

  • Website: www.rebeccaschool.org

  • Address: 1 Bradford Road, Mount Vernon, NY 10553
     

Rebecca School NYC

  • Contact: Elizabeth O’Shea | eoshea@rebeccaschool.org

  • Population Served: ASD

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 8:1:3

  • Funding Accepted: Carter, Connors

  • Program Description: DIR/Floortime model school for students ages 3-21 with neurodevelopmental delays in relating and communicating.

  • Website: www.rebeccaschool.org
     

Robert Louis Stevenson

  • Contact: Nina Waechter | admissions@stevenson-school.org

  • Population Served: College-bound students with therapeutic needs (depression, anxiety, ADHD, co-occurring conditions, mild LDs)

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: Grades 7-12 (ages 12-18), 8:1

  • Funding Accepted: Connors/Carter

  • Program Description: DBT-informed program with rich academics, integrated clinical support, student support groups, learning support, school nurse, and graduate transition coaching.

  • Website: www.stevenson-school.org
     

Sage Alliance NYC

  • Contact: Tara Nelson | tara.nelson@sagealliance.com

  • Population Served: Grades 7-12, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Emotional Challenges, School Refusal

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 6:1

  • Funding Accepted: Carter, Connors

  • Program Description: Supports students struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and school refusal; rigorous academics with college-prep within nurturing therapeutic environment.

  • Website: www.sagealliance.com

  • Address: 40 E 30th Street, New York, NY 10016
     

Shrub Oak International School and The Pines at Shrub Oak

  • Contact: Lauren Koffler | lkoffler@shruboak.org

  • Population Served: Autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions; interim placement for students needing psychiatric support

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 1:1, 2:1, 3:1 depending on program and student needs

  • Funding Accepted: School district placements, private pay, and Connors cases

  • Program Description: Private therapeutic day and residential school for autistic students (ages 6-30). Highly individualized, evidence-based education and clinical services. Residential placements for ages 6+. Offers intensive staffing, 24-hour health services, and therapeutic supports. Embedded collaboration between education and clinical teams.

  • Website: www.shruboak.org
     

Stephen Gaynor School

  • Contact: Amy Warden | awarden@stephengaynor.org

  • Population Served: K-8, special education

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 12:2

  • Funding Accepted: Private, Carters, Connors

  • Program Description: Independent Pre-K, Lower, and Middle School for bright students with learning differences. Highly individualized educational program in a rigorous and nurturing environment.

  • Website: https://www.stephengaynor.org/
     

Sterling School

  • Contact: Ariel Wenitsky | admin@sterlingschool.com

  • Population Served: Language-based learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD)

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 8:1, 10:1, with 1:1 and 2:1 support for Orton-Gillingham reading remediation; Math and writing co-taught with 2 teachers

  • Funding Accepted: Connors and Carter

  • Program Description: Supports grades 2-6 with individualized evidence-based instruction, Orton-Gillingham reading remediation, multisensory math and writing, executive functioning, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, STEM, arts, electives, and field trips.

  • Website: https://www.sterlingschool.com/

  • Address: 134 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230
     

The Beekman School

  • Contact: Maren Holmen | admissions@beekmanschool.org

  • Population Served: Mild learning differences, 2E, anxiety, depression, ADHD

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: General education classrooms 7:1; option for 1:1 classes

  • Funding Accepted: Carter

  • Program Description: Private high school for grades 9-12 with traditional college prep program and flexibility for individual needs.

  • Website: Beekmanschool.org
     

The Gamut School

  • Contact: Dani Eisman | deisman@gamutschool.org

  • Population Served: Students with emotional challenges, average to above-average intelligence, ADHD, mild to moderate LD, ASD (level 1)

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 8:1:1

  • Funding Accepted: Carter, some Connor spots

  • Program Description: Independent school for children with emotional challenges. Based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Therapeutic approach paired with rigorous academics.

  • Website: Gamutschool.org

  • Address: 351 East 74th Street, New York, NY 10021
     

The Gateway School

  • Contact: Heather Ironside | hironside@gatewayschool.org

  • Population Served: Language-Based Learning Disabilities and ADHD

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: Lower School (K-5): 6:1; Middle School (Grades 6-8): 10:1

  • Funding Accepted: Limited Connors contracts

  • Program Description: Small groups with direct, explicit multisensory instruction in reading, writing, and math. OT and speech-language services integrated throughout the day.

  • Website: www.gatewayschool.org
     

The Keswell School

  • Contact: Ivy Feldman | ifeldman@keswellschool.org

  • Population Served: Students with autism spectrum disorder

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 1:1

  • Funding Accepted: No change

  • Program Description: Therapeutic and educational model integrating ABA, speech therapy, and occupational therapy for children on the autism spectrum.

  • Website: www.keswellschool.org
     

The Lang School

  • Contact: Mark Silberberg | mark.silberberg@thelangschool.org

  • Population Served: 1st-12th grade twice-exceptional students (gifted individuals with learning disabilities)

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: Class sizes 6-12 students (grades 1-5 two teachers per class) with integrated support from specialists

  • Funding Accepted: Carter/Connors

  • Program Description: Offers child-centered, empirically validated education for twice-exceptional learners with integrated supports fostering independence and self-advocacy.

  • Website: https://www.thelangschool.org/
     

The Lowell School

  • Contact: Alicia Devin | ADEVINS@THELOWELLSCHOOL.COM

  • Population Served: LD/SLP/OHI LANGUAGE BASED LD

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 12:1:1

  • Funding Accepted: CBST, Settlement, IHO, Private

  • Program Description: State-approved NPS for students struggling with language-based LD, SLI, OHI, AU.

  • Website: https://www.thelowellschool.com/
     

The Manhattan Behavioral Center

  • Contact: Kristen Many | kschreck-many@manhattanbehavioral.com

  • Population Served: Children with Autism and High Behavioral Needs

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 1:1 and 2:1 (Crisis Teams Available)

  • Funding Accepted: Carters, Connors, Private Pay

  • Program Description: Inclusive, nurturing environment with transdisciplinary ABA framework. Collaborative partnership between child, parent, teacher, and therapist.

  • Website: https://manhattanbehavioral.com/
     

The Parkside School

  • Contact: Andie Levinger | alevinger@parksideschool.org

  • Population Served: Language-based learning differences

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 8:1:1

  • Funding Accepted: CBST deferrals

  • Program Description: Full academic program with arts, movement, physical education, and therapeutic services including speech/language, occupational therapy, and counseling.

  • Website: parksideschool.org
     

The Quad Preparatory School

  • Contact: Anna Christodoulou | achristodoulou@quadprep.org

  • Population Served: Twice Exceptional

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 10:2

  • Funding Accepted: Private

  • Program Description: Designed specifically for twice-exceptional learners to excel academically, thrive socially, and prepare for the future.

  • Website: quadprep.org

  • Address: 25 Pine Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10005
     

The Shefa School

  • Contact: Ilyssa Strauss | admissions@shefaschool.org

  • Population Served: Students with language-based learning disabilities integrated with Jewish community

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 3:1 teacher-student ratio, small group instruction

  • Funding Accepted: Most funding accepted

  • Program Description: Serves students with language-based learning disabilities, including dyslexia, who have average to above-average intelligence and need individualized instruction.

  • Website: https://www.shefaschool.org/
     

The Shirley Aninias School

  • Contact: Douglas Marques | admissions@thesaschool.com

  • Population Served: Autism, ADHD-combined type, 2E, mood disorders, complex profiles

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 8 students per class, 1:1 or 2:1 ratio

  • Funding Accepted: Carter only

  • Program Description: Behavior-based program serving students with a wide range of complex profiles.

  • Website: www.theshirleyaniniasschool.com

  • Address: 291 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10007
     

The Summit School

  • Contact: Nancy Morgenroth | nmorgenroth@summitqueens.com

  • Population Served: Average to gifted IQ – ED, LD, OHI

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 12:1:1.5

  • Funding Accepted: NPS funding, private permissible

  • Program Description: NYS Approved NPS program with academic curriculum and therapeutic supports for grades 3–12.

  • Website: www.summitqueens.com
     

The Titus School LLC

  • Contact: Natalie Brandefine | info@thetitusschool.com

  • Population Served: Students ages 5.0–21.11 with diverse skills needing 1:1 or 2:1 support

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 6:1:2, 8:1:3, 1:1, 2:1

  • Funding Accepted: Carter Funding, limited Connors spots annually

  • Program Description: Individualized instruction in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, STEAM, social skills, executive functioning, and more.

  • Website: www.thetitusschool.com
     

Tiegerman School

  • Contact: Rosemarie Cartusciello-King | rking@tiegerman.org

  • Population Served: K-12; majority SLI, LD, ASD, OHI

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 12:1:2, 12:2:2, 8:1:2

  • Funding Accepted: Approved NPS and Private through Carter's Funding

  • Program Description: Intense language and academic program for K-12 students. Students can earn Regents or Local Diplomas and CDOS credentials.

  • Website: tiegerman.org

  • Address: Admissions Central Office: 100 Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Cove, NY 11542 (schools in Glen Cove, Richmond Hill, and Woodside)
     

Tribeca Preparatory

West End Day School

  • Contact: Jennifer Susser | jsusser@westenddayschool.org

  • Population Served: ADHD/Anxiety/Learning Issues

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 7–10 students with 2 teachers

  • Funding Accepted: Carter and Connors

  • Program Description: Small independent school serving bright kids with academic or social/emotional vulnerabilities. Counseling is a core part; speech/language services and OT offered.

  • Website: www.westenddayschool.org
     

Winston Prep NY

  • Contact: Michelle Lichtenberg | mlichtenberg@winstonprep.edu

  • Population Served: Students in 4–12th with learning disabilities

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: Students of 6–12 grouped by learning profile with one teacher

  • Funding Accepted: Carters and Connors

  • Program Description: Innovative private day school for students with dyslexia, nonverbal learning disabilities, and executive functioning difficulties.

  • Website: https://www.winstonprep.edu/
     

Winston Transitions

  • Contact: Lauren Kellner | lkellner@winstonprep.edu

  • Population Served: NVLD, EF (ADHD), Dyslexia

  • Classroom Settings / Ratios: 1:12 down to 1:8 as students begin internship placements

  • Funding Accepted: Connors, Carters, 529

  • Program Description: Individualized program for ages 17–21+ with learning differences, balancing academic, social-emotional, and employment skill-building to increase independence, confidence, and sustainability.

  • Website: https://www.winstonprep.edu/transitions-program

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