Q&A
DOE provides data on special education services in Staten Island
1:22:59
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Suzanne Sanchez from the DOE provides additional information about special education services in Staten Island, highlighting high service levels and specific initiatives for the North Shore area.
- Over 95% of public school students in Staten Island are receiving their related services
- DOE is particularly focused on children and families on the North Shore
- A Century Gym site and weekend academy related service site on the North Shore serve students from preschool through grade 12
- These sites also welcome IESP students
Suzanne Sanchez
1:22:59
And, council member, if I may, I wanted to add that, for students in public schools, school age students in public schools in Staten Island, historically and this year as well, they're receiving some of the highest levels of service across New York City.
1:23:13
At present, over 95 percent of public school students in Staten Island are receiving their related services, or it's over, obviously, as you know, thousands and thousands of children.
1:23:23
And I wanted to also flag that we are very cognizant, focused on our children and families who live on the North Shore, and, our director of occupational therapy is very often flagging for me, on North Shore, North Shore, North Shore, and I'm very appreciative of that, constantly raising that up.
1:23:43
We have a seed site, our Century Gym site, and a weekend academy related service site on the North Shore that welcomes students who are preschool through grade 12 and also welcomes IESP students.
Kamillah Hanks
1:23:56
Thank you so much.