Special Education - Current News and Programs

Disability Awareness & Autism Acceptance Month

• “Marion Street Spreads Autism Awareness”
  
• “Waverly Park promotes inclusivity for Autism Acceptance Month”
  
• “Waverly Park Elementary raises awareness of disabilities"
  
• “Waverly Park gets visit from Henry Viscardi School for Spirit Week”

Playground Communication Boards

• “Communication board enhances equality in West End playground”

Career Development Program

• Lynbrook North Middle’s Hoot Café Opens For Business
• School Store
• “Lynbrook High School CDP students share novel findings”
  
• "#OwlProud buttons for sale by Career Development Program students"
  
• “Lynbrook Career Development Program visits local animal shelter”
  
• “Lynbrook High School CDP students look ahead to animal shelter visit”
  
• “Lynbrook Career Development Program students begin monthly grocery shopping trips”

Extended School Year Program 2024

The secondary students in the Extended School Year program completed a summer of travel training and vocational exploration. The students in the program, facilitated by Bryton LaMantia and Danielle Pangallo, used their planning skills, traveling skills and interview skills as they visited various businesses within the Lynbrook community. The students sought out to learn more about owning a business, different careers, and job skills. A special thank you goes to the following community businesses who participated in the program: Villa Formia, Lynbrook Library, Engine Co. No.1 Firehouse, Union Bagel Café, Dr. Rosen Dentistry, Gabrielle McElhinney Walgreens Pharmacist, Lynbrook Schools Administration Building, Bank of America- Lynbrook Branch, and The Pretzel Factory. 

Click here to view the Extended School Year Program 2024 slideshow.

Challenger Basketball

Challenger Athletics’ mission is to develop independence, confidence, and self-esteem through socialization and non-competitive sports programs for individuals with physical and learning disabilities. Our challenger athletes participate in three sports seasons throughout the school year including soccer, basketball, and track & field competing against other programs in Nassau county.

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Lynbrook Owl Buddy Program

The Lynbrook Owl Buddies Program provides valuable experiences to all students with a sense of responsibility, school spirit, and establishment of friendships. The club consists of general education students who volunteer their time, talent, and strengths to help students with disabilities. The goal of the program is to help improve students’ social, communication, and life skills while enhancing friendships. Students may choose to spend time with their buddy in the classroom or at lunch, and include him or her when going to extracurricular activities or school events. Students may also choose to be buddies for Challenger sporting events.

Click here to view the Lynbrook Owl Buddy Program 2024 slideshow.

Find out more about The Lynbrook Owl Buddies Program on the Lynbrook SEPTA page below. 
LYNBROOK SEPTA - LYNBROOK OWL BUDDY PROGRAM (google.com)