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Primary Services
Nonpublic Special Schools
Description
Provides students with hearing loss, communication disorders, and/or multiple disabilities a small class milieu in a Total Communication, Language Rich Environment (LRE). Instruction, following New York State Education Department standards, is provided using Total Communication - spoken, signed and written language - to meet students' individual communication needs. Related services, including Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapies, as well as counseling are available. Audiological services such as hearing tests and minor device repair (hearing aids, cochlear implants, etc.) are provided on-site by licensed audiologists. Academic based "Specials," such as Art, Drama and Music are also offered. SMSD has a strong after school program that includes tutoring, sports and community based activities. A 5 day residential program is also available.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm.
Eligibility
Children eligible for Kindergarten to 5th grade in need of a Language Rich Total Communication Environment due to hearing loss, deafness, or multiple disabilities.
Service Area: WNY.
Service Area: WNY.
Intake Process
Tour the school. Apply to the State Education Department with Audiogram/Speech & Language Report for permission to have St. Mary's School evaluate the child. Discuss placement at Committee on Special Education (CSE) meeting with your school district's Local Education Agency (LEA).
Program Fees
Free.
Languages
English, Spanish & Sign Language, Total Communication.
Date of Official Change
Nov 16, 2020
Contacts
Richard Szafranek (Primary)
Director of Pupil Services
richards@smsdk12.org
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