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:

Patricia Schwetz, Executive Director
(516) 396-2425
Fax: (516) 997-8778
pschwetz@nasboces.org

News from our Schools

Nassau BOCES appoints new Executive Director

Nassau BOCES has appointed Patricia Schwetz as its new Executive Director for Special Education. She brings more than 23 years of experience in education, serving most recently as Assistant Director, Nassau BOCES Department of Special Education.

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Quilt for Ivy Bell-Bazer

Students and staff from Seaman Neck contributed to the quilt by making squares.

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Nassau BOCES is now providing Free Breakfast and Lunch for all students in our Special Education Schools

All students enrolled in Nassau BOCES Special Education schools are now eligible to receive a healthy school breakfast and lunch at no charge, thanks to a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program offered through the New York State Education Department.

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Nassau BOCES Career Preparatory High School student got a taste of college life and went on to be a full-time matriculated student at Nassau Community College

These students receive both their high school academic subjects on campus as well as attend an introductory psychology and/or sociology class at NCC. They are fully integrated into campus life with the opportunity to join clubs, use the library, and dine in the Food Court and cafes.

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Nassau BOCES Rosemary Kennedy School names new Assistant Principal

Carol Grima has been appointed Assistant Principal of the Nassau BOCES Rosemary Kennedy School in Wantagh.

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Joanna Malament named Principal of Nassau BOCES Willet Avenue Middle School

Joanna Malament has been appointed Principal of the Nassau BOCES Willet Avenue Middle School

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County voters say ‘yes’ to Nassau BOCES purchase of Jerusalem Avenue School

By a vote of 2225 to 254, Nassau County residents approved Nassau BOCES’ public vote to purchase the Jerusalem Avenue School in North Bellmore for $12 million. The results are unofficial until approved by the agency’s Board at its Monday, February 26 meeting.

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