The Jesse J. Kaplan School
The Jesse J. Kaplan School offers a stimulating learning environment for students ages 5-22 with autism, cognitive disabilities, medical fragility and/or multiple disabilities. Students reach their potential in a school that blends high educational standards, nursing services and therapies.
Extensive therapeutic and augmentative state-of-the-art services are provided across all ability levels. Art, music, physical education and swimming are offered each week. Additionally, a state-of-the art Hydroworx pool can be accessed for therapeutic support. Each class also benefits from weekly speech and occupational therapy lessons which are part of the program model. Parent support, training groups and transition meetings are offered regularly to families, both during and after school hours. Teaching independence is a priority as students gain the skills necessary to actively participate in a variety of adult programs after age 22. At the Jesse J. Kaplan School, high school students reach their potential within nationally recognized programs that blend high educational standards, innovative curriculum and therapies in a safe, supportive and caring environment.
Our Programs
School-Wide Academic Program Features:
- Student goals are derived from team meetings that include parent input
- Data-driven teaching strategies are tailored to meet the individual needs of each student
- Curriculum includes sight word, phonics and balanced literacy programs; multi-sensory and functional math programs; handwriting programs; weekly art and music instruction; and, adaptive physical education that includes swimming
- An array of assistive technologies, such as Tap-it® boards, iPads and augmentative communication devices, are integrated with instruction
- Research-based methodologies, including Applied Behavior Analysis, PROMPT, Picture Exchange Communication System, discrete trial teaching and functional behavioral analysis, are implemented by a highly trained staff
Collaborations:
Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), ACCES-VR and Mental Health Association of Rockland
The Jesse J. Kaplan School
65 Parrott Road, Building #9
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 627-4797
Patricia Caruso
Principal, VISTA Program
Sheila Hudson
Principal, Social Communications and TEAMS programs
Amanda Celentano
Assistant Principal, Social Communications and TEAMS programs
Dana Manna
Assistant Principal, VISTA Program
Student Profile:
Students ages 5-22 with autism, developmental disabilities, medical fragility and/or multiple disabilities who require a center-based program. All Kaplan students are alternately assessed.