Education

The Arc Erie County New York provides a comprehensive set of services to educate students in the least restrictive environment. We operate a variety of classrooms to address the needs of a diverse student population across both locations.

Preschool Evaluations

 

The Arc Erie County Preschool Evaluation Program is an approved provider of multidisciplinary evaluations for preschool-age children. For families who may have a concern about the development of their child, they may contact their school district’s Committee on Special Education (CPSE) to request evaluations in the areas that are of concern for them.

The CPSE will provide a list of approved evaluators that the family may choose from. Evaluations will include a psychological evaluation to determine a child’s developmental levels. Other evaluations that may be provided are speech/language evaluations to determine a child’s level of communication regarding levels of understanding of speech as well as speech production and/or potential feeding/swallowing concerns, occupational therapy for concerns about small/fine motor coordination such as holding objects, pre-writing skills, also for potential feeding/swallowing concerns, and physical therapy for large/gross motor concerns such as sitting, walking, climbing or other movements.

Evaluation results are forwarded to the school district CPSE, who then will determine a child’s eligibility for services. If the child is eligible, the CPSE will determine what services are to be received, how often, and where those services will be delivered. Evaluations are provided at no direct cost to parents. Funding is provided through county and state funds that are designated for evaluation services. 

Preschool Education Program at Green Acres

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Preschool Education Program

The Preschool Program at The Arc of Erie County provides multidisciplinary evaluations and specialized educational and therapeutic services for children who have been deemed eligible for those services by their respective school district’s Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) for children ages 3-5. 

The program strongly supports educating students in the least restrictive environment. We operate full inclusion and self-contained classrooms that address the needs of a diverse student population. We work with each CPSE in providing comprehensive services that are appropriate for each child.

The Arc Erie County New York School Age Program at Maryvale

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School Age Education

The Arc Erie County School Age Education program provides specialized educational and therapeutic services for students aged 5-21 who have been deemed eligible for those services by their respective school district’s Committee on Special Education (CSE). The program strongly supports educating students in the least restrictive environment. We operate a variety of classrooms that address the needs of a diverse student population. We work with each CSE in providing comprehensive services that are appropriate for each student.

Programs that are available at both of our schools

Services are at no direct cost to the family and are funded by the county and the New York State Education Department.
Services approved by the Committee on Special Education may include:

  • Occupational Therapy

  • Physical Therapy

  • Parent Training

  • School Nursing

  • Social Work

  • Special Education Services

  • Adaptive Physical Education

  • Art Therapy

  • Behavioral Support Plans

  • Counseling

  • Feeding/Swallowing Evaluations/Programs

  • Speech-Language Therapy


Staff that provides services are duly certified/licensed in New York State

The Arc Erie County New York Maryvale and Green Acres school sites have been inspected by the Town of Cheektowaga Building Code Officer and the Town of Tonawanda Building Code Officer, respectively. Shay Fire has completed the mandatory NYS Education Department fire inspections in November 2022. Both schools passed with no violations.

Community Service

Our school program collaborates with several community organizations to provide opportunities for interactions and participation in programs that involve other students and community members. Programs for secondary level students offer school-to-work programs, prevocational training, and job skill development. Students also have the opportunity to be involved with learning activities with staff who specialize in art, computer education, and music experiences.

Helpful Links

NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students who are 18 years of age or older ("eligible students") certain rights with respect to the student's education records.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA

 
 

School Updates

NOTIFICATION OF UPDATES FOR GREEN ACRES AND MARYVALE SCHOOLS

Use the links to the right to access additional school related resources for parents and students!