Oceanside UFSD reports strong special‑education rating, outlines continuum from preschool to work skills

Oceanside Union Free School District officials presented an overview of the district's special‑education continuum to the Board of Education, saying Oceanside "meets requirements" under the New York State Education Department's Results Driven Accountability matrix and outlining programs that span preschool through high school and into community‑based work experiences.

District leaders told board members the district serves 911 students with individualized education programs (ages 4–21) and employs more than 300 staff who support special education services, including teachers, related‑service providers, psychologists, BCBAs, nurses and clerical staff. Robin Price, director of early childhood special education, said referrals "can be made by parents, caregivers, educators, medical providers, or other professionals who have concerns about a child's development," and described the committee on preschool special education process under section 4410 of New York State Education Law.

Price provided preschool counts as of November 2024: 80 students receive preschool itinerant services; 55 receive related services only; 25 receive both related services and itinerant teacher support; and 44 attend approved preschool special education programs (three integrated classrooms and 41…