Department of Special Education

Nassau County’s leader in special education services

The Nassau BOCES Department of Special Education is the premier provider of special education services in the region, delivering individualized instruction to over 1,800 students at 10 Nassau BOCES special education schools throughout the county.

Diversified special education programs to prepare students with moderate or severe learning, emotional, behavioral, physical, vision, hearing, developmental, and all other disability categories for college and career readiness, adult services and supported employment are offered in a caring, supportive, student centered environment that empowers every student to reach their maximum potential.

Contact

Susan McNulty, Executive Director
(516) 396-2287
Fax: (516) 997-8778

Barbara Longo, Assistant Director
(516) 296-2292

News from our Schools

Updated: Can my child go to school?

Recently, the New York State Department of Health released new COVID-19 guidance regarding students. (Accurate as of April 10, 2021) Disponible en español.

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Nassau BOCES appoints new Assistant Director of Special Education

Joanna H. Malament has been named Assistant Director of the Nassau BOCES Department of Special Education.

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Nassau BOCES CCA appoints new assistant principal

Jessica Pugliese has joined the administrative team of the Nassau BOCES Center for Community Adjustment (CCA). Mrs. Pugliese brings a wealth of hands-on experience and a commitment to collaboration to the role of Assistant Principal.

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Children’s Readiness Center gives back to the Autism Society

The ‘Care and Kindness Campaign’ kicked off at Children’s Readiness Center (CRC). The staff’s fundraising efforts culminated in a $1,000 donation to the Nassau/Suffolk Chapter of the Autism Society.

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Special Education staff brings the Halloween spirit to school

Seaman Neck Middle School Assistant Principal Latessa Clairborne (pictured above, with Principal Christine Nardi) created a Fall Festival with a pumpkin decorating contest, photo booth, scavenger hunt and roasted corn.

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Seaman Neck starts 'Room Dash' for students

Seaman Neck starts 'Room Dash' for students Due to COVID, Seaman Neck can no longer have students shop in the school store, so they have converted it into a version of Door Dash aptly named ‘Room Dash’. Students can use points earned for good behavior to shop online for selected food items that the Room Dash service delivers to their classrooms.

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Back-to-school Information for Parents / Guardians

This packet contains important information for student families related to safety guidelines, daily health assessments, and remote learning.

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