Elementary Program
The elementary program at NYSSD services deaf children
between the ages of three and thirteen. The classrooms are small, usually
around six students, and staffed by a teacher of the deaf and an instructor
assistant. The program follows detailed curricula developed from the New
York State Standards and Assessments. Each students' program is based on
an Individual Educational Program (IEP).
The Elemenatry Program also includes physical education,
art, library and CAPA (our creative and performing arts program). All of
our students receive speech and language therapy as part of their curriculum.
In addition, our program offers occupational therapy and physical therapy,
as well as individual personal counseling. This extensive programming has
established NYSSD as a complete academic, social/behavioral and physical
program designed to maximize each child’s learning.
Additionally, our students’ opportunities to grow academically
and socially in a warm environment with their peers is enhanced by our school-wide
computer network with terminals in each classroom and the dormitory, our
TV production studio, field trips, integrated programs with public schools,
community library program, science fair programs, and theatrical performances.
For further information please contact the Elementary Department Head at
315-337-8400, Ext. 8445.