MEMBER SCHOOLS
309 East 45th Street (K-7)
New York, NY 10017
40 East 30th Street (8-12)
New York, NY 10016
(212) 867-9594
AARON SCHOOL
(212) 867-9594
Admissions Director: Linda Gardner (x4120)
Email: lgardner@aaronschool.org
Student Profile: Speech and Language delays, Sensory Integration Disorder, NVLD, Learning Disabilities, ADHD…Average to Above Average Intelligence
Grades: K – 12
Age Group: 4.5 – 18yrs.
Class Ratio: 12:1:1 (K-12)
Private-Carter Funded
Term: 10 month, summer program
37 W. 65th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10065
212-580-0080 ext. 12
ACADEMICS WEST
Contact: Evan Flamenbaum
Student Profile: Mild to Moderate Learning Differences (LD), Emotionally Disturbed (ED), High Functioning Autism, ADHD, Anxiety and Depression
Grades: K-12
Age group : 6-21
Class ratio: 5:2 in Lower and Middle school; 5+:2 in High School. We offer 1:1 support if necessary
Related Services: SLP, OT Other: Psychotherapy, Art Therapy, Yoga, College Counseling
Term: 10 or 12 month
Funding: Carter funding with variable Connors spots per year available
# of students: up to 75
Notes: Academics West is the only school in NYC that is accredited as a therapeutic school (NIPSA and NATSAP). AW is an intensive therapeutic educational program that offers 1:1 and small group instruction of all academic curricula and provides comprehensive clinical (CBT) services.
220 E 50th Street
New York, NY 10022
Telephone (212) 755-6666
Contact Nicole Harris
E-mail nicoleh@beekmanschool.org
THE BEEKMAN SCHOOL
Student Profile: Students with learning disabilities, International students, those who require scheduling flexibility due to personal/professional obligations outside of school, students who thrive in small learning environments, and those who simply need a comfortable intermediate step before pursuing other opportunities
Grades: 9-12 (8th grade and post high school classes are available by request)
Age Group: 13-18+
Class Ratio: Beekman School 7:1 (max 10), Tutoring School 1:1 (max 3)
Related Services: Learning Specialist, College/Post Graduation Counseling
Term: 10 Month
Funding: *Need and merit-based tuition assistance is availableÂ
# of students:
Notes: Tutoring School – Classes can be taken during Fall, Spring, and Summer and run at the student’s pace, ending when they have met mastery criteria. Hourly rate based on type of service. Single Class – The Tutoring School: pro-rated based on start date.
57 Willoughby Street, 3rd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-554-1027
Executive Director: Jana Levin
BROOKLYN AUTISM CENTER
Student Profile: Children/adolescents with ASD requiring 1:1
Grades: N/A
Age Group: 5-21
Class Ratio: 1:1 ABA
Related Services: None
Term: 12 month
Funding: private pay/Carter
# of students: 21
301 East 29th Street
NYC 10016
212-722-0610
Bob Thomas, Director of Enrollment Management and Communications
Email: rthomas@churchillschoolnyc.org
Sarah Szen, Director of Admissions/Assistant Director of Communications
Email: sszen@churchillschoolnyc.org
CHURCHILL SCHOOL AND CENTER
Student Profile: Average to above IQ Language based LD
Grades: K – 12
Age Group: 5 – 18
Class Ratio: 12:1:1
Related Services: SLP, OT, CO
Term: 10 month
Tuition/Funding: Transitioning to a fully independent school. New students entering 2021-2022 will be privately enrolled. Financial aid available and Connor's funding considered
# students: 397
11 West Forest Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Tel: 201-837-8070
Director: Christine Gill
Email: cgill@communityschool.us
Admissions: Donna LaTour
COMMUNITY SCHOOL - LOWER SCHOOL
Student Profile: Average IQ language based LD, SLI, OHIÂ
Grades: 3-8
Age Group: 7-15
Class Ratio: 12:1:1
Related Services: SLP, counseling
Term: 10 monthÂ
Tuition/Funding NYS Approved NPSÂ
# students: 136
COMMUNITY SCHOOL - HIGH SCHOOL
Student profile: Â Average IQ language based LD, SLI, OHI
Grades: 9-12
Age group: 14-21
Related service: SLP, Counseling, OT
Term: 10 month
# students: 178
1713 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10029
Tel: 646-273-5555 | Fax: 212-995-1989
Director of Admissions: Billy English
Email: benglish@cookeschool.org | web: www.cookeschool.org
Admissions Associate: Gail Gerzetic
Email: ggerzetic@cookeschool.org
COOKE SCHOOL
Student Profile: Students with mild to moderate cognitive or developmental disabilities that severely impact their acquisition of academic, social and daily living skills. Our program is also very effective for students with severe language-based disabilities that significantly affect their development of academic and social skills.Â
Grades: K - 12
Age Group: 5 – 21
Class Ratio: 12:2:2
Related Services: SLP, OT, PT, CO
Term: 10 month, optional summer
# students: 300
EAGLE HILL SCHOOL
Student Profile: Language Based Learning Differences
Grades: K-9
Age Group: 5-14
Class ratio: average of 4:1
Related Services; SLP, CO, OT consult, Motor Training
Term: 10 month, summer program
# of students:
Availability: 2020-21 average 60 open spots each Fall
211 West 61st Street, NY NY 10023
212-777-5966
Admissions Director: Ellen Grayson
Email: admissions@gatewayschool.org
Associate Director of Admissions and Placement: Danielle Tandet
Email: dtandet@gatewayschool.org
Admissions Associate: Paula Wallace
Email: PWallace@Gatewayschool.org
THE GATEWAY SCHOOL
Student Profile: Students with Language Based Learning Disabilities (with areas of Above Average Intelligence). Will accept language impaired, learning disabled, and OHI with no primary emotional or behavioral issues.
Grades: Lower School – Not graded, but grouped by age; Middle School, 5th – 8th grade
Age Group: 5 – 14
Class Ratio: Lower School 11:1:1, Middle School 11:1
Related Services: SLP, OT & Social DevelopmentÂ
Term:Â 10 month
# of students: 200
410 East 92nd Street
NY, NY 10128
212-831-3667
Director of Admissions: Julian Parham Santana (x219)
Email: julian@gillenbrewer.com
Admissions Officer: Susan Finkelstein (x207)
Email: susan@gillenbrewer.com
GILLEN BREWER SCHOOL
Student Profile: Comprised of students with language impairment, gross/fine motor needs, sensory issues, language-based and non-verbal learning disabilities, social/emotional issues, ASD, executive functioning issues. Can also accommodate medically fragile students.
Grades: Ungraded
Age Group: 2.8 - 5 (Preschool), 5-10 (School-Age)
Class Ratio: 8:1:2 (Preschool), 10:1:2 (School-Age); 6:1:2 (School-Age)
Related Services: SLP, OT, CO
Term: 12 month
Funding: Carter/Connor
2020-2021 Student Capacity: 82
101 West 116th Street
New York, NY 10026
212-787-8315
Associate Program Director: Mayra Diaz
Email: mdiaz@ihopenyc.org
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF HOPE (IHOPE)
School Profile: students with traumatic brain injury and brain based disorder
Age Group: 5 – 21
Class ratio: 6:1:1/8:1:1
Related Services: SLP, OT, PT, AT, Vision, Hearing
Term: 12 month/extended day
Funding: Carter/Connors
# of students: 77
Availability: open
331 West 25th Street
NY, NY 1001
212-229-1715
Head of School: Ivy Feldman
Email: ifeldman@keswellschool.org
THE KESWELL SCHOOL
Student Profile: children/adolescents with ASD requiring 1:1 ratio.Â
Age Group: 3 – 21
Class Ratio: 5/6 students in 1:1Â
Related Services: ABA model all day, SLP, OT, CO
Term: 12 month, 8:45am – 4:45pm school day
# of students: 51
26 Broadway, Suite 900
NY, NY 10004
Phone: 212-977-7777
Head of School: Micaela Bracamonte
Email: micaela.bracamonte@thelangschool.org
Director for Admissions and Program: Reid Kuioka
THE LANG SCHOOL
Student Profile: Twice Exceptional (2e) students. Academically/creatively gifted students with variety of diagnostic profiles.
Grades: K – 12
Age Group: 5 - 21
Class Ratio: 12:2
Related service: SLP, OT & sensory gym, doctoral level school psychs., learning specialists, integrated tutoring program ("Basis"), 1:1 talent development, college counseling
Term: 10 month
Funding: Carter/Connors
# students: 60
24-20 Parsons Boulevard
Whitestone, New York 11357
718-352-3525
Principal: Elizabeth Simona
Email: esimona@thelowellschool.com
Director of Admissions: Alicia A. Devins
Email: adevins@thelowellschool.com
LOWELL SCHOOL (ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL)
Student Profile: LD, SI, OHI (ADHD) average cognitive potential, Fragile ED, ASD High Functioning including Asperger’s/Autism
Grades: 3 – 8
Age Group: Graded Program – turning 8 yr to 14 yr old
Related services: SLP, OT, PT, CO
Class Ratio: 12:1:1
Funding: NYS Approved funded school
# of students: 117
Term: 10 month, Summer Program
**Notes**
Multi-Sensory learning environment with individual 1:1 reading program to remediate deficits in decoding; Fluency and comprehension
142-45 58th Road
Flushing, NY 11355
718-445-4222
Principal: Irene Psilocin
Email: ipsilakis@thelowellschool.com
Director of Admissions: Paul Phillips
LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL
Student Profile: LD, SI, OHI (ADHD), ED (fragile, needs small nurturing environment), Autism (high functioning ASD)Â
Grades: 9-12Â
Age Group: 14-21
Class Ratio: 12:1:1
Related Services: SLP, OT, PT, CO
Term: 10 month, Summer Program
Funding:Â NYS Approved Funded School
# of students: 144
**Notes**
NYS Regents Approved and AccreditedÂ
High % of students go to collegeÂ
Afterschool interscholastic sports (Metro League) and afterschool programs/clubs
111 West 92nd St.
New York, NY 10025
212-749-4604
Contact: Abigail Weiss, COO
Email: aweiss@manhattanchildrenscenter.org
Educational: Amy Davies Lackey
Email: alackey@manhattanchildcenter.org
Head of Admissions: Patricia Paloma Ppaloma@manhattanchildrenscenter.org
MANHATTAN CHILDREN’S CENTER
Student Profile: ASD or with similar needs requiring high teacher to student ratio and/or 1:1
Age Group:Â 5-21
Class ratio:Â 6/7 students in 1:1 or 8:1:3 or 10:1:2
Related Services:Â SLP, OT
Term: 12 month
Funding: Private – Carter/Connor
# of students: 82
180 Amsterdam Avenue (Lower School)
150 Amsterdam Avenue (Upper School)
New York, NY
646 795 3850
Contact: Alix Ginsburg
Email: Alix.Ginsburg@yai.org and MSAAdmissions@yai.org
MANHATTAN STAR ACADEMY
Student Profile: Included but not limited to global developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, genetic disorders, ADHD, speech and language delays, complex communication needs and neurodevelopmental disabilities. MSA has gained a reputation for customized learning programs that promote independence, self-confidence, and life skills.
Grades: Preschool- High School
Age Group: 3-21
Class ratio: 6:1:1 or 8:1:2 or 10:1:2
Related Services: SP, OT, PT, Feeding, Vision, CO, HES, AAC
Term: 10 months, summer program (12 month programming)
Funding: Carter/Connors
# students: 140
20 Bergen Street
Brooklyn, NY
718-625-3939
Director of Admissions: Susan Jackson
Email: susanj@mmfsnyc.org
Assistant Director of Admissions: Pam Cotto
Email: admissions@mmfsnyc.org
MARY MCDOWELL FRIENDS SCHOOL
Student Profile: Language-based LD, mild ADHD
Grades: K - 12
Age Group: 5 and up
Class Ratio: 10:2 - 11:2 (lower school); 12:2 (middle school); 5:1 to 12:2 (upper school)
Related Services: SLP, OT Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Term: 10 month
# students: 404
48 West 74th Street
NYC 10023
212-721-8888 ext. 114
Administrative Director: Albina Miller
Email: amiller@parksideschool.org
Admissions Director: Rachel Vannucci
Exit Admissions: Katie Bassett
PARKSIDE SCHOOL
Student Profile: Language-based learning differences
Grades: K - 5
Age Group: 5 - 11Â
Class Ratio: 8:1:1
Related Services: OT, SLP, CO
Funding:Â NPS FundedÂ
# of students: 82
Term: 10 month, Summer Program
25 Pine Street (Early Childhood and Lower School)
80 Maiden Lane (Upper School)
646-649-3913
Director of Admissions and Outreach: Anna Christodoulou, Psy.D.
Email: achristodoulou@quadprep.org
THE QUAD PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Student Profile: Twice Exceptional (gifted with Aspergers, ADHD, NLVD, Social Communication D/O, anxiety, especially those who would benefit from Social Thinking Curriculum developed/coached by Michele Garcia Winner
Grades:Â Â K-12
Age Group:Â 4-18
Class Ratio 50% 1:1instruction, varying groups of 10 students with 1-2 head teachers:1 psychosocial teacher, 1 associate teacher and 1:1 assistant teachers (varies)
Related service: SLP, OT, CO, Social Thinking Curriculum, Tools of Mind executive functioning
Term: 10 monthÂ
# of students: 183
40 East 30th Street
New York, NY 10016
212-810-4120 ext. 234
Admissions Director: Elizabeth O’Shea
Email: eoshea@rebeccaschool.org
REBECCA SCHOOL
Student Profile: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Neuro-Dev., delays with relating/communicating
Age Group: 3 - 21
Class Ratio: 2:1
Related Services: SLP, OT, PT, CO, Music Therapy, DIR/Floortime
Term: 12 month
Funding: Carter/ConnorsÂ
# of students: 157
24 West 74th Street
New York, NY 10023
Phone: 212-787-6400 ext 214
Director of Admissions: Joe Surak
Email: jsurak@stevenson-school.org
Assistant Admissions Director: Soeurette Morley
Email: smorley@stevenson-school.org
Director of External Affairs and Program Innovation: Jerry Pavlon-Blum
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON SCHOOL
Student Profile: College bound students with therapeutic needs. Typical diagnoses include depression, anxiety, ADHD and co-occurring conditions;Â Mild to moderate LDs.Â
Grades: 7-12
Age Group: 12-18
Class Ratio: 7:1
Related Services: DBT-based psychological services; Learning Specialists
Term: 10 month, summer program
# of students: 80
3151 Stoney Street
Mohegan Lake, NY 10547
Telephone 914-585-0110
Lauren Koffler, Head of Admissions and Communications
Email: lkoffler@shruboak.org
SHRUB OAK INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Student Profile: Children, adolescents, and young adults on the autism spectrum who face complex challenges and have high personal-attention needs. Typical diagnoses include Autism Spectrum Disorder; Social Pragmatic Disorder; Nonverbal Learning Disability; Reactive Attachment Disorder; ADHD; Developmental/Intellectual Disability; Dual Diagnoses of Autism and Co-Occurring Conditions including Visual and Hearing Impairments; and other related disorders. Our students benefit from small class size, high teacher-to-student ratio and nurturing structured student-life activities. Some of our students will plan to pursue college or enter a meaningful career following secondary school. Many of our students may have difficulty with social interaction, executive functioning, and abstract non-literal communication. They may experience sensory integration challenges, such as under- or over-active responses to sensory stimulation. Our students are not involved in substance abuse.Â
Grades: K-12Â and beyond (multiple programs under one roof)Â
Age group: 7-30Â
Class ratio:Â 2:1 student-to-teacher with no more than 8 students per class; Founders program ratio is 1:1, and classes are capped at 4 students.Â
Related Services:Â Â SLP OT PT CO Other: Clinical Music Therapy (As we are a boarding school, we also have nurses, nurse practitioners, nutritionists, and psychologists on staff.)Â
Term: 12 monthÂ
Boarding/Day Program
At capacity can house 391 students: 300 boarding students and 91 day students.
131 West 86th Street
New York, NY 10024
212-879-6354
Head of School: Karen Smith ksmith@smithschool.org
Assistant Head of School: Allison Kellner allison@smithschool.org
THE SMITH SCHOOL
Student Profile: LD, ADD/ADHD, Emotionally Sensitive, Gifted, Executive Functioning Challenges, college bound, Students with social-emotional sensitivities
Grades: 6 – 12
Age Group: 11-19
Class Ratio: 5:1
Related Services: SLP, CO – Individual & group
Term: 10 month, summer program
Funding: Carter/Connor
# of students: 50
Notes: College Preparatory - Counseling & Advisement
Summer Sessions: June, July, & August (3 weeks per session, Monday-Thursday)
- Students earn ½ credit per session for credit recovery, enrichment or remediation. Available for grades 6-12.
- academic coaching and executive functioning skillbuilding
Parent Workshops (monthly)
148 West 90th Street
NY, NY 10024
212-787-7070
Director of Admissions: Juliana May
Email: jmay@stephengaynor.org
Director of Educational Evaluations for Admissions: Mindy Stern
Email: mstern@stephengaynor.org
Associate Director of Admissions: Roberta Hirsch
Email: rhirsch@stephengaynor.org
STEPHEN GAYNOR SCHOOL
Student Profile: Average to above average intelligence with language-based learning disabilities
Grades: Pre K - 8
Age Group: 3 – 14
Class Ratio: 11:2
Related Services: SLP, OT
Term: 10 months
# of students: 390
Funding: Independent-Carter Funded
STERLING SCHOOL
Student Profile: Dyslexia, Language Based LD, educationally fragile
Grades: 2nd - 6thÂ
Age Group: 8 – 12
Class Ratio: 9:2
Related Services: SLP, CO, Orton Gillingham 1:1 or 1:2
Term: 10 month
Funding: Carter/Connors
# of students: 48
Notes: small group for math & writing, multi-sensory approach to all curriculums
187-30 Grand Central Parkway
Jamaica Estates, NY 11432
Phone: 718-264-2931 ext. 206
Admissions Director: Nancy Morgenroth
Email: nmorgenroth@summitqueens.com
SUMMIT SCHOOL
Student Profile: Average to superior IQ, LD, Fragile, anxious student with LD or ED classification, OHI
Grades: 3 – 8 (Lower School), 9 – 12 (Upper School)
Class Ratio: 12:1:1.5
Related Services: SLP, OT, CO
Term:Â
Funding:Â NYS Approved Funded SchoolÂ
# of students: 276
90 John Street
New York, NY 10038
646-756-4103
Contact: Natalie Brandefine
Email: nbrandefine@thetitusschool.com
212-787-7070
THE TITUS SCHOOL
Student Profile: ASD, ADHD, Genetic Disorders, Language/Learning difficulties
Age Group: 5 - 21
Class Ratio: 1:1, 2:1
Related Services: SLP, OT, PT, CO, Art Therapy, APE, ABA
Term: 12 months
Funding: Carter/very limited Connors
# of students: 51
255 West 71st Street
NYC 10023
212-873-5780
Admission Head: Jennifer Greene Susser, LCSW
WEST END DAY SCHOOL
Student Profile: Students with average to above average intelligence in need of a small therapeutic setting to address language, learning and social/emotional challenges.
Grades: K - 6
Age Group: 4.6 – 13
Class Ratio: 10:1:1
Related Services: SLP, OT, Adaptive PE, CO for student/parents
Term: 10 month, Summer Program for 5 – 9 yr olds
Funding: Carter/limited Connors
# of students: 48
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605
Phone: 914-949-6968
Director of Admissions: ToniAnn Hutchison
Email: thutchison@thewindwardschool.org
Assistant Director of Admissions: Tristes Dunn
Email: tdunn@thewindwardschool.org
Coordinator of Admissions: Robin McDonough
Email: mcdonough@thewindwardschool.org
Coordinator of Admissions: Carly Lillo
Email: clillo@thewindwardschool.org
THE WINDWARD SCHOOL
Student Profile: at least average intelligence with language-based learning disabilities, free from emotional and behavioral problems that would interfere with learning
Grades: 1 – 9 (Lower & Middle School)
Class Ratio: 4:1
Related Services: None
Term: 10 month, Summer Program
Funding: offer financial aid
# of students: Windward Manhattan – 348
Westchester Lower School – 293
Westchester Middle School – 302
126 West 17th Street
NYC, NY 10011
646-638-2705
Head of School: Sandy Hagerty
Email: shagerty@winstonprep.edu
Director of Admissions: Alyson Walmsley
Email: awalmsley@winstonprep.edu
Assistant Director of Admissions: Becca Kaplan
Email: rkaplan@winstonprep.edu
WINSTON PREP
Student Profile: NLD, EF, DyslexiaÂ
Grades 3 – 12
Class Ratio: 10:1Â
Related Services: none
Term: 10 month, summer program for Winston/Non- Winston students
# of students: 228
**Notes**
Students grouped by learning profile, not by grade
240 Madison Avenue, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10016
646-869-4600
Contact: John Civita, Head of School
Email: jcivita@winstonprep.edu
Admissions Director: Lauren Kellner
Email: lkellner@winstonprep.edu
WINSTON TRANSITIONS
Student Profile: NLD, EF, Dyslexia, social emotional needsÂ
Age: 17-21
Class Ratio: 4/5:1Â
Related Services: none
Term: 10 month, summer Focus program for returning and incoming Transitions students is an option.Â
# of students: 45
**Notes**
Students grouped by learning profile, focus on independence for life, work and higher education. Essential elements: Goal setting, internships, academic support, counseling and social emotional growth and support.