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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Expansion of autism programs (NEST, Horizon, AIMS)
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Christina Foti discusses the DOE's investment in expanding specialized autism programs across NYC schools. These programs have shown high success rates and are in high demand among families.
- Launch of autism programs for rising kindergarteners in 3 school districts
- NEST and Horizon autism programs boast over 95% 4-year graduation rates
- The administration invested in 36 new autism programs: 3 NEST, 9 Horizon, and 24 AIMS programs
- Programs are designed for entering kindergarten students in districts 5, 12, and 14
- Each identified autistic kindergartner guaranteed access to a high-quality autism program close to home
Christina Foti
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I'm a firm believer in investing in programs that are proven to be effective, which is why this administration supported the launch of autism programs for rising kindergarteners in 3 school districts this year.
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While district 75 continues to face steep challenges on their journey towards a diploma, specialized programs have provided an alternate pathway with far better results.
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I'm proud to report that NEST and Horizon autism programs, which are hosted by district schools and include pre service professional learning for all staff members, have more than a 95% 4 year graduation rate, resulting in long wait lists for families seeking access.
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In access.
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In response to these demands, this fall the administration invested 30 in 36 new autism programs, including 3 NEST, 9 Horizon, and 24 AIMS programs for entering kindergarten students in districts 5, 12, and 14.