Children with intellectual and developmental delays learn best with services that are tailored to their individual needs and strengths. Brookville Center for Children’s Services (BCCS) programs are designed to provide high quality services and educational experiences to children with intellectual … Continued
Rickey Rogers, a dad who volunteered for the first time at the Marcus Avenue Scholastic Book Fair, decided to join the Parents’ Association (PA). Thinking back to how involved his own mom was when he was in school, Rickey knew … Continued
During the week of April 7, Marcus Avenue team members, along with the school’s Parents Association (PA), set up shelves and tables and stocked them full of popular titles, accessories, and playful collectibles from Scholastic. The school hosts the longstanding … Continued
This March, the Long Island Wine & Liquor Sales Club (LIWLSC) visited Brookville Center for Children’s Services Brookville Campus to experience firsthand how their generous support benefits our students with developmental disabilities, including autism. The tour included visits to classrooms … Continued
Every year, young people supported by Brookville Center for Children’s Services’ Children’s Residential Program (CRP) enjoy the cultural tradition of gathering for Passover Seder. Led by Speech Pathologist Deborah Lapidus, everyone learns about the items on the Seder plate, hears … Continued
Reading Across America Week is celebrated in all of Brookville Center for Children’s Services school programs. At Post Avenue, teachers and teacher assistants (TAs) organized activities and a spirit week to make reading fun and engaging for students. Reading Across … Continued
The Positive Morning Routine of the Young Men Supported in Lido Beach Before the school day begins, the young men at the Children’s Residential Program in Lido Beach enjoy a calm, structured morning together. Rojeh Samouhi likes planning his weekend … Continued
In the Art Corner of her classroom, Teacher Assistant Valentina Yanchak helps students turn tiny hands into big, joyful creations. Every day, a dozen Marcus Avenue students look forward to spending time in the dedicated space – where they work … Continued
Every year, Barbara C. Wilson (BCW) Preschool students, families, and staff come together to celebrate the magic of reading during Read Across America Week. BCW kicked off Read Across America early with a Spirit Week of fun, vibrant, and culturally … Continued
For 22 years, Andrea Rettig MS, OTR/L has provided essential therapeutic support to students attending the BCCS Children’s Education Center, first as an Occupational Therapist and now as Clinical Coordinator for the Occupational and Physical Therapy Departments. Over the years, … Continued