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Vincent Smith is Long Island's premier choice for gr. 1-12 students with language-based Learning Disabilities, including Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Auditory & Language Processing Disorders.
Our curriculum benefits average to above-average students without behavioral issues who simply haven't yet reached their full potential in traditional schools.
Reading specialists are Wilson Reading-certified, a science-based reading program based on Orton-Gillingham. Core subject teachers are special-education certified.
The Vincent Smith School on Long Island in New York serves youngsters with learning disabilities such as dyslexia. Some of the children also have sensory disorders (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity ...moredisorder (ADHD) or school anxiety. Back in early March, In anticipation of the remote-learning model that he realized was bound to occur in all New York schools, headmaster John Baldi set a plan in motion to serve his kids, way before politicians announced that schools would close. Out of concern that a lack of continuity would irrevocably set back his extremely vulnerable students, Baldi had his teachers and students training on Zoom early on, so they could hit the ground running once the inevitable occurred. When it did, they were able to convert to online learning in a heartbeat.Today, he Zooms from one online classroom to the next, so that schedules and routines are maintained. He also makes sure that each student continues to receive much-needed therapeutic services like speech, reading, and occupational therapy. Without that, these kids could fall behind quickly and, in some instances, irrevocably. Knowing that parents need as much support as students, Baldi spends much of his time talking, texting, and emailing them. He has even taught some of them how to use Zoom, alleviating their frustrations, and calming their fears.Baldi is also working hard to make sure his kids know they are cared about and missed by their teachers. He created a feel-good video montage of educators from the school, telling the students they`re missed. He`s also working to make sure that the students` families, including extended family members, don`t feel left out, by keeping the school`s social media platforms full of photos of the school`s remote-learning classes.The Vincent Smith School motto: "We teach differently because every child learns differently." That`s never been more apparent than during this very different environment of distance learning, and Baldi has been living and breathing that motto every day. hide
Vincent Smith School is Long Island`s premier college prep
school for students in grades 1-12 seeking small, supportive
classes or who need helpfor language-based
learning differences like Dyslexia/Dyscalculia/Dysgraphia,
Auditory & Language Processing Disorders, or School Anxiety.
Our curriculum benefits average to above-average students
without behavioral issues who simply haven't yet reached their
potential in traditional schools.
We provide an exceptionally warm and nurturing learning
environment, specifically differentiated for personal growth as
well as academic success. 85% of our HS graduates go on to
college.
Our students learn self-discipline, self-advocacy, and
self-respect. We emphasize personal responsibility as an integral
part of our academic and social-emotional program. Related service
specialists are full-time and on-site, providing Speech, Reading,
Counseling, and OT in dedicated therapy rooms for all students who
need services. Reading specialists are certified in the
Wilson Reading System, a science-based reading program based on
Orton-Gillingham. Core subject teachers are all special-education
certified.
Vincent Smith School is a not-for-profit organization,
chartered by the NYS Board of Regents and accredited by the New
York State Association of Independent Schools.As an
independent school, we are free of many public school restrictions
such as state tests and common core requirements. We value
individual assessment over rigorous testing.
At Vincent Smith School, we teach differently because we
know that every child learns differently.
Grades: K-12 | 168 students15.8 miles 309 East 45th Street New York, NY 10017 (212) 867-9594
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(3 reviews)
512/23/2022
The Vincent Smith school helped my child regain the confidence they lost in a typical school environment. The teachers' support and care and the kids' kindness helped reduce my son's anxiety. I would say it healed so much of the trauma he experienced from Public school. Mr. Baldi couldn`t be a better head of school. He is the heart and soul of the school and is incredible. Incredibly grateful for what they gave to my son and family.
- Posted by Parent - Jen
53/30/2022
Arlene Wishnew was the head of the school. She was tough and fair and always had the student's best interest. Mr. Kline was the best. The teachers were very good and taught me to think for myself. I`ve had a few careers so far but I`ve learned how to get the most out of each.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jason mooney
56/23/2017
Vincent Smith, helped my daughter gain entrance into college where she did very well. This is a good , caring school with very professional and intelligent instructors and staff. It been 20 years since my daughter graduated, and we still speak fondly of this great school with a big heart. Hooray!
- Posted by Parent - Frances
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