At Development Disabilities Institute, The Children's Day Services is a division of Developmental Disabilities Institute, operates a state approved full day (6 hour) special education program for students between 5 and 21 years of age.
The program is specifically designed for those students who display evidence of Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder.
There are currently over 190 students receiving educational services in this program.
In addition to providing a highly structured learning experience, the program also offers speech/language services, adaptive physical education, occupational and physical therapy, clinical, and vocational services and intensive parent training programs.
The primary goal of Children's Day Services is to teach all of our students the communicative, learning, social and vocational skills necessary for successful participation at home, school, and in various community settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked NY School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 1,379 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Developmental Disabilities Institute ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
1,379 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 40%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- At Development Disabilities Institute, The Children's Day Services is a division of Developmental Disabilities Institute, operates a state approved full day (6 hour) special education program for students between 5 and 21 years of age. The program is specifically designed for those students who display evidence of Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder. There are currently over 190 students receiving educational services in this program. In addition to providing a highly structured learning experience, the program also offers speech/language services, adaptive physical education, occupational and physical therapy, clinical, and vocational services and intensive parent training programs. The primary goal of Children's Day Services is to teach all of our students the communicative, learning, social and vocational skills necessary for successful participation at home, school, and in various community settings.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Developmental Disabilities Institute's ranking?
Developmental Disabilities Institute ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Developmental Disabilities Institute?
The application deadline for Developmental Disabilities Institute is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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