Children with Special Care Needs programs assist children from birth to age 21 to reach toward and achieve developmental and educational goals.

The Early Intervention Program provides screenings and evaluations for children birth to age two to help identify developmental delays. Once your child is determined eligible for early intervention, some of the services available include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and special instruction.

The Preschool Special Education Program focuses on the educational needs of children ages 3 to 5 until they are Kindergarten-eligible and is administered through the local school district in which the child resides.

Empire State College offers educational opportunities for those pursuing graduate studies. Allows students to advance professionally, develop research skills, gain expertise in a field or explore intellectual interests in a number of disciplines.

Immunizations for childrens and adults, dental services for children ages 3-18, confidential HIV testing, Sexually Transmitted Disease testing, lead screening, tuberculosis screening, WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), rabies clinic. To discontinue the spread of disease, FCPH tracks and will follow-up on all communicable diseases. Information and referral are provided through newborn visits, health guidance and Public Health education programs. Screen and refer for Early Intervention and Pre-School Special Education services. Injury prevention programs include bike helmet fittings and car seat inspections. Emergency preparedness and bioterrorism response information.

The purpose of education has always been to every one, in essence, the same—to give the young the things they need in order to develop in an orderly, sequential way into members of society.

Education is the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, morals, beliefs, and habits. Educational methods include teaching, training, storytelling, discussion and directed research.

A Multilingual Development Agency is a NYS approved Early Intervention Agency servicing children from birth to three years old contracted by the Nassau County Early Intervention Program.  The Early Intervention Program is a public program funded by New York State and Nassau County.  Therefore we are able provide developmental evaluations and a wide range of therapeutic services for children with NO Out –of- Pocket cost to families.  Your child’s health insurance may be used to cover  some of the Early Intervention costs. New York State and Nassau County will pay for all other costs.  Some of the therapy services we offer include, but are not limited to:  Speech/Language therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Special Education and many mo

“On Point for College removes the barriers and opens the doors to higher education for those who didn’t think it was possible. We are an open enrollment program meaning that we are open to everyone. We will help you along the way to achieving any higher education goal – whether it’s a two- or four-year college program, graduate or professional school, a certificate, or another type of professional training.”

• Overview of Transfer Services Offered

--- Identify personal and professional goals and how college can fit into them

--- Identify and apply to colleges

--- Identify an appropriate program of study

--- Prepare gap statements to explain any interruptions in one’s educational journey

--- Obtain transcripts and documents from institutions previously attended

--- Stay on top of crucial dates and deadlines

--- Review and understand transfer policies between colleges

--- Understand financing options and obtain financing

--- Create an academic plan and review program curriculums

--- Complete the reverse transfer process if one’s seeking to obtain a two-year/associates degree after having transferred to a four-year college/bachelor’s degree program

--- Attend special transfer orientations

--- Connect to on-campus transfer ambassadors who are familiar with On Point

• College Admissions Assistance

• Financial Aid

• College Tours

• Transportation

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This is a family-centered program for infants and young children ages 0-5, with developmental delays or who are at risk for developing delays. Eligibility is determined by multi-disciplinary evaluations, and services are based upon individual

HANDS-ON AND INTERACTIVE STEAM ACTIVITIES

The Rome Rescue Mission is excited to announce the partnership program with Mohawk Valley Community College called STEAM. This program is available to 11th and 12th graders.

This program runs for eight weeks after school in the evening for 2-3 hours.

Ontario County Youth Court is a voluntary alternative to the traditional criminal justice system for young people who have committed certain violations, misdemeanors or have breached a student code of conduct. The goal of the Youth Court is to intervene in early anti-social or delinquent activities, reduce the incidence and teach new behaviors and coping skills.

This peer-based program is designed to promote education about the judicial process, promote accountability for actions and reinforce responsibility to society through community service and educational sentencing.