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 educators awarded grants to benefit students

Nassau BOCES employees were awarded grants totaling more than $74 thousand through the Nassau BOCES Educational Foundation.

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Shaundrika Langley-Grey named principal of Jerusalem Avenue Elementary School

Shaundrika Langley-Grey has been appointed to principal of the Nassau BOCES Jerusalem Avenue Elementary School in North Bellmore.

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Carman Road School keeps its summer stride at Career Prep

Carman Road students have been welcomed to the Career Preparatory High School for the summer. The students found a new home right in their backyard while repairs and upgrades were being made to the Carman Road School.

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In Celebration of Rosemary Kennedy: Nassau BOCES rededicates school for special education

Rosemary Kennedy School celebrated their rededication with a new plaque from Best Buddies.

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Rosemary Kennedy School Students take the LIRR to the Science Fair

Rosemary Kennedy School students went “All Aboard the LIRR” as part of this year’s theme for the middle school science fair. Part of the Jason Project, this experience helps schools to engage students in scientific thinking and activities.

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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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