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Syosset expands in-district special education programs; students lead new inclusive sports clinics
Summary
District leaders described growth of in-district special education options including RISE and a 9'13 class, added behavioral and speech supports, and student-driven initiatives such as Unity Tennis and an adaptive softball clinic.
Syosset Central School District presented a multi-year expansion of in-district special education programming intended to reduce out-of-district placements and increase inclusive opportunities across grade levels.
"Our goal as a district and a department continues to be creating a community where all students feel a sense of belonging and have access to educational programs and supports that meet their unique needs," Ms. Goldthwait said as she introduced program changes and outcomes.
District presenters described several new and expanded offerings: a RISE (Reaching Independence through Supported Education) 12:1:2 middle school class, a 9'13 class at Village Elementary, expansion of integrated co-teaching (ICT) models across levels, increased related-service staffing (speech, occupational therapy and behavior analysts), and a plan to add more psychoeducational support at H.B. Thompson (HBT) Middle School. Administrators said these in-district…
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