The model apartment at the Children’s Education Center is part of the curriculum for school-age students preparing for the transition to adult services. The model apartment is situated on the lower level of the Center’s Cissy Birnbaum Building. It’s a … Continued
This year, residents, and staff from House 28 of the Children’s Residential Program continued their annual cultural tradition: gathering and enjoying a Passover seder together. Speech and Language Pathologist Deborah Lapidus led the celebratory meal and storytelling while Assistant House … Continued
For the month of April, Marcus Avenue Preschool’s DEI committee created a bulletin board honoring women who impacted their lives. The board is filled with women from all walks of life, mostly a mixture of family members but also notable … Continued
Spring Project With Lynbrook High School Teaches Eco-Friendly Skills On a beautiful spring day, a Lynbrook High School sociology class visited the Children’s Education Center in Brookville to assist students with a craft that will continue to grow. The craft, … Continued
On Monday April 8, BCCS students were able to witness a partial eclipse from their side of the Island. Students and teachers prepared for the event with different activities, including worksheets, arts and crafts, and live viewings. School-aged students even … Continued
Brookville Center has a robust roster of clinical coordinators to meet the needs of students in all our schools. Marcus Avenue Preschool, however, has an extra offering for their students—Gym, with Dance/Movement Therapist Danielle Wood. She has been a part … Continued
Shauntee Dunn is not new to the disability care services field. She gained two years’ experience working with another agency before starting as a Direct Support Professional with the Children’s Residential Program (CRP) in October 2021. On a typical day, … Continued
Students in Post Avenue’s Eagles classroom are no strangers to elaborate themed activities, especially with Preschool Teacher Concepta “Connie” Neylon-Lorick and her assistants collaborative and careful planning. This was the case for their St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, where they dedicated … Continued
Children let their imagination and creativity flow during Read Across America Week. Several schools celebrated the occasion with spirit weeks, encouraging students to come dressed as their favorite book characters and other whimsical themes. The students and schools engaged with … Continued
Click here to visit our Advocacy Center! Our teaching and clinical staff go above and beyond to create meaningful educational experiences that target students individual and specific needs. Like the children in Ms. Stephanie’s class who enjoyed a curated out-of-this-world … Continued