We have two school locations, one in East Harlem and one in the Bronx, in the very neighborhoods where many of our students are from. Our year-round program runs Monday to Friday, 9am-2:30pm. Classes are led by one special education teacher and two teacher assistants. Children are referred to our program by their local school districts and grouped into classes of 6, 8, or 12 children depending on each child’s individual needs. We serve 386 public school children between 3-5 years old annually. Our Family Support Coordinators (FSC’s) help parents with individual needs, referrals to community resources, and an array of special disability services and benefits. Our workshops are led by KCC staff or by outside professionals within the community. We offer workshops in English and Spanish on a range of topics, as well as specialized training for parents of children with autism. KCC’s Family Services Program provides support and training for parents and caregivers to help them meet the unique demands of raising a child with special needs. Family Support Programming: Parents of young children with special needs often feel alone and overwhelmed. Our current program completion rate is 87%, and 87% of our program graduates are already employed in an early childhood setting.ģ.
Candidates who fulfill the requirements of the program and attain certification are highly qualified for a variety of teacher assistant jobs throughout NYC.
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The program combines professional development with a mentored teaching experience in our classrooms, at no cost to participants. Recruitment focuses on low-income women of color, recent high school graduates, and individuals who are unemployed or receiving public benefits. GYO provides hands-on training and job placement assistance for low-income individuals who are seeking to become New York State certified teacher assistants – the first step toward a lifelong career in education. As the national teacher shortage continues to take a toll on inner-city, bilingual, special education programs, KCC has responded with our privately-funded Grow Your Own Workforce Development Program (GYO).
Professional Development and Workforce Training: KCC’s preschool services rely on childcare professionals who are well-trained and committed to our mission. KCC offers engaging and educational programs outside of the standard curriculum that help build our students’ emotional, social, and physical skills, including visits from New York Therapy Animals yoga and Zumba in the classrooms dance and music therapy and an open-ended arts program and visits from local artists that promote experimentation and creativity.Ģ. Teachers, teaching assistants, and therapists work together to provide the support necessary for each child to succeed. High Quality Special Education Preschool Services: Our certified teachers and licensed therapists encourage purposeful play, help nurture social and emotional relationships, and engage the senses – all critical areas of our students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
With this in mind, we offer the following:ġ. While KCC is primarily a special education preschool program, we believe that a holistic approach to service is key to our students’ success. Kennedy Children's Center meets our goals through evidence-based, proven effective methods that have made us a leader in the field for over 60 years.
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