SPECIAL EDUCATION

Department Chair

Ms. Jeryl Bennardo

Phone: 516-441-4556

Welcome

Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible – the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family.
– Virginia Satir -

Great Neck North Middle School offers comprehensive special education programs for students in grades six, seven and eight that have been classified by the Committee on Special Education.

We are committed to providing services in the least restrictive environment thus creating a collaborative teaching and learning environment. Our programs stress access to the general educational curriculum, improvement in student academic performance and meeting the individual academic and affective needs of each child.

All of this is provided in a caring environment by our truly dedicated staff members.