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

Dr. Carmine Scerra, Interim Executive Director
(516) 396-2425
Fax: (516) 997-8778

News from our Schools

Jerusalem Avenue Elementary School names new Assistant Principal

Jennifer Gielarowski has been appointed Assistant Principal of the Nassau BOCES Jerusalem Avenue Elementary School in Wantagh.

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Rosemary Kennedy School celebrates National Wear Red Day

Rosemary Kennedy School staff wore their red shirts today to support women’s heart health. The first Friday of February has been designated as a day to bring attention to the problem of heart disease in women. The proceeds from the sale of the shirts will be donated to women’s heart causes.

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Seaman Neck MS students got lessons on bullying from 'Omegaman'

A very energic and strong “Omegaman” dressed in a black and gold superhero costume told Seaman Neck MS students to ‘be a dream-makers, don’t’ be a dream-breaker’.

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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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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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