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Advocating for people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities to lead full and equitable lives.
AHRC New York City

Advocating for people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities to lead full and equitable lives.

AHRC NYC Middle / High School

AHRC NYC Middle/High School empowers students with intellectual & developmental disabilities with their acquired skills to be socially responsible, lead productive lives, and become contributing members of the global community by modeling the core values of respect, dignity and perseverance.

Eligibility:
Educating students ages 12-22, residing in all boroughs of New York City.
Students must be approved for a New York State Approved Nonpublic School. Each student must possess an IEP with one of the following classifications: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Other Health Impaired, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disability, Learning Disabilities, Multiple Disabilities, and Emotional Disabilities. The student’s placement is determined by the Committee on Special Education.

Principal: Trudy Pines EdD.
Address: 1201 66th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Phone: 718-259-4265
School Hours: M-F 8:30 to 2:30

AHRC NYC Middle/ High School’s special education services following the principles of:

  • Individualized Learning Paths: Our rigorous curriculum is tailored to each student’s strengths, academic level, and needs. 
  • Inclusivity and Belonging: We celebrate diversity fostering empathy, collaboration, and mutual respect.
  • Student-Centered Support: We offer comprehensive social-emotional learning (SEL) programs, therapeutic support to help students build resilience, emotional intelligence, and positive relationships.
  • Interdisciplinary Learning: Our curriculum integrates multiple disciplines with hands-on project-based learning . Student work on real world challenges to connect their learning to live experiences. 
  • Technology Integration: We integrate assistive technology and digital platforms catered to diverse learning needs, enabling students to engage in content. 
  • Parent Community Involvement: Families and the community are integral partners in the students’ educational journey and transition process from school to post-secondary outcomes. 
An MHS student learns to fold origami paper into an airplane
Jerome from MHS encouraged Poly Prep children to react to the book

Programs & Services

High School Local Diploma Pathway

  • Class ratios of 10:1:2
  • Co-Teaching Model 
  • High School credited courses 
  • Certified Content Specialty Teacher for each discipline (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) along with certified Special Education Teachers
  • Curriculum follows the Next Generation Learning Standards grades 9-12
  • ABA methodologies and other adaptations per students’ IEP.
  • Assessment: NY State-Wide Assessments 
  • Credential: High School Local Diploma 

High School Non-Diploma Pathway (SACCC & CDOS)

  • Class ratios of 8:1:2 and 10:1:2
  • Curriculum follows the Next Generation Learning Standards
  • ABA methodologies and other adaptation per students’ IEP
  • Assessment: NYS Alternate Assessments
  • Credential: Skills & Achievement Commencement Credential Certificate (SACCC)
  • Speech Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Counseling Services 

Transition Services

We prepare students for life after school by teaching a combination of academic, vocational, self-care, social-communicative, self-determination, and independence skills. When students graduate they can transition into a variety of different placements, including supportive college programs, day habilitation, supported employment, and a range of jobs. In order to best prepare the students to achieve their desired destination, students’ educational teams participate in Transition Planning as soon as students enter the school.

A student practices the skills of everyday living, making a bed.
A student practices the skills of everyday living, washing dishes.

AHRC NYC MHS’s Transition Services include:

  • Internships and Service-Learning Opportunities 
  • Travel Training and Community Skills
  • Person-Centered Planning Meetings for transition planning
  • Parent Counseling and Training via Family Education Series workshops
  • Guidance on Access to OPWDD, Care Management Services, Benefits & Entitlement and Guardianship
  • Transition pathways to adult day programs, college & employment 
  • College Readiness Sessions 
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NYU Student Intern Taylor Dang joins two MHS students in the classroom
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Transition planning is based on the premise that all activities, whether academic or pre-vocational, are designed to increase responsibilities and independence. Emphasis is placed on teaching skills that develop employment potential: appropriate behaviors in school, home, and the community; the ability to follow directions; the skill to self-advocate; independent living skills; and an understanding of post-secondary options and goals.

THESE SERVICES ARE FUNDED BY THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
AND IN NEW YORK CITY, OPERATE WITH THE APPROVAL OF AND UNDER THE OVERSIGHT OF
THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Admission to AHRC NYC Middle / High School

For information about admissions please email: AdmissionsMHS@ahrcnyc.org 

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