The Center For Discovery

Po Box 840, Harris, NY, 12742-0127
The Adult Services Program at the Center for Discovery provides quality caring and support designed to help each individual maximize his or her full potential. Dedicated and values driven staff, in conjunction with integrated clinic and health care services, provide rich and rewarding home lives for nearly 100 adults ranging in age from 21 to 90. The Center for Discovery offers programs to children ages 3-21 diagnosed with significant disabilities including autism, pervasive developmental disorders, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, neurological impairments and many other low incidence and syndromes. All of our students have mild to severe cognitive delays and most have significant language and social impairments. Approximately 40% of the children are ambulatory and the remaining are non-ambulatory. Our program, through our Article 28 Clinic, provides on-site medical, physical, and psychological support including primary medicine, primary dental, neurology, psychology, monthly psychiatric, podiatry, etc. Children participate in our program as community-based preschoolers ages 3 through 5, and as community-based and residentially based school age children ages 5 through 21.

School Overview:

The Center For Discovery
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Other special emphasis association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - Prekindergarten
Student Body
Total Students 215 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 22% (NY School Avg.: 38%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 4:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

Nearby Schools:

The Center For Discovery
Gr. PK | 0 mi. away
Bais Yisroel School
Gr. K-9 | 3.6 mi. away
Zichron Moshe School
Gr. PK-11 | 4.1 mi. away
St Peter's Regional School
Gr. K-5 | 7 mi. away
Light & Life Christian School
Gr. K-9 | 12.5 mi. away
Al Madrasa Alislamiya School
Gr. PK-9 | 14 mi. away

View all schools in: Harris, Sullivan County, Zip 12742

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