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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, Assistant to the Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education
(516) 396-2287
Fax: 516-997-8778

Joanna Malament, Associate Director
516-396-2292

News from our Schools

New principal at Jerusalem Avenue Elementary School

Dr. Matthew Jurgens took the helm this fall, he brings more than 15 years of teaching and administrative experience in the field of special education to the role.

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Dr. Robert Dillon posthumously honored

Dr. Dillon was included in New York Family Media’s Champions of Long Island’s Special Needs Community for his commitment to making Long Island a better place for people with disabilities.

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Seaman Neck Middle School appoints Barry Tech alumnus new assistant principal

Omar Brown, a longtime Nassau BOCES educator, looks forward to the opportunity to further enhance student development and to help guide the staff at Seaman Neck in meeting the diverse academic and behavioral needs of their students.

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Children’s Readiness Center welcomes new assistant principal

Victoria Doucet brings 15 years of experience overseeing special education programming to her new role and looks forward to “enhancing the incredible programs that are already in place here.”

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