Sdtc The Center For Discovery
School Notes Overview:
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:
Sdtc The Center For Discovery |
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| School Membership(s) |
Bilingual School Association National Association of Laboratory Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool - Nursery/Preschool | |
| County | Sullivan County, NY | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 129 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 22% | 22% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Unspecified Grade Placement - 129 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:4 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 220 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 5 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- 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.
- Profile last updated: 01/24/2007
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (12742) | School Zip (12742) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 132 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 33% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $32,083 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.6 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 49 years old | 58 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (12742) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 60% / 40% | 41% / 59% |
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- Zichron Moshe School - 196 students - 5.0 mi. away - view location
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