Thomas S. Gulotta Wheatley Farms & Arts Center

Nature, creativity and community are the heart of Wheatley Farms & Arts Center. Building on a person-centered and community inclusive philosophy, Wheatley Farms offers the highest-quality outdoors and arts educational offerings, welcoming people of all abilities.

Wheatley Farms is where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), including autism, can connect with members of the local community and learn through recreational, social and volunteer opportunities.

Members of AHRC Nassau’s adult day services are leading the wide range of nature, art, and wellness opportunities available at Wheatley Farms & Arts.

AHRC Nassau invites friends and neighbors to learn more at ahrc.org/wheatleyfarms leadership on behalf of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Children, Families and Educators Dedicated to Creating Exceptional Outcomes

Board of Directors Officers

Brookville Center for Children’s Services (BCCS) provides comprehensive services to children with an emphasis on assisting families in understanding their child’s strengths and areas of need. With four schools in Nassau County, BCCS provides education and therapeutic supports for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including speech-language disorders, traumatic brain injury and autism. BCCS is approved by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), the Department of Health (DOH) and the Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS).

Marie Mamone Pinckney, Treasurer Directors

Janice Pascucci, Secretary

Lloyd Groveman

Nana Poku-Amanfo, RN www.brookvillecenter.org

BCCS provides Early Intervention Services (EI), offering evaluations for children 0-3 to assess suspected delays or disabilities.

Preschool Special Education approved by the NYSED and the DOH to provide evaluations, educational and therapeutic services to pre-school students ages 3-5 with developmental delays or disabilities at four schools across Nassau County.

189 Wheatley Road | Brookville, NY 11545-2699 (516) 686-4496

School Age Special Education approved by NYSED to provide education services for students ages 5-21 with intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, traumatic brain injury and autism. Students are educated using evidencebased curricula driven by NYSED Standards, Standards for Education (SED), their Individual Education Plan (IEP), their age, social and academic needs.

Home & Community-Based Services to children in their own homes, nursery schools, preschools or other natural environments by certified special education teachers and licensed/certified service providers. Services can include speech language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy psychological counseling and parent training.

Respite & Recreation Services weekend respite programs and a vacation/ recreation respite during the months of December, April and August.

Residential Services for Children with Autism Twenty-five children who attend the Children’s Education Center are supported until the age of 21 in a therapeutic residential environment to promote academic, social and educational growth.

From preschool to age 21, students receive a comprehensive educational experience that targets their educational, social, language and behavioral needs.

Center-based programming is offered at:

Children’s Education Center (Preschool & School Age)

189 Wheatley Road, Brookville, NY 11545

Marcus Avenue Preschool

1983 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park, NYY 11042

Barbara C. Wilson Preschool

280 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797

Post Avenue Preschool

550 Post Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590 (516) 686-4496

Our schools are licensed and approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), New York State Education Department, and Department of Health. All programs have school nurses

How to Get Started

Parents must apply through their school districts. BCCS contracts with Nassau County, Suffolk County and New York City School districts. Through collaboration with each student’s home school district and the Committees of Special Education (CSE) and Committees of Preschool Education (CPSE), an Individual Education Plan (IEP) guides an individualized curriculum and related services for the student.

Continuing Education

Brookville Center is accredited to provide continuing education unites through the American Speech-Language-Hearing-Association (ASHA), Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE).

BCCS offers continuing education opportunities through webinars, workshops and conferences. We aim to disseminate the most current, evidence-based information by engaging with experts in a variety of disciplines.

We’re Hiring

We are an equal opportunity employer, proud of our workforce diversity. We are looking for dedicated professionals to join our team.

We offer an excellent benefits package including competitive salaries, low cost high-quality insurance, 403B and tuition reimbursement assistance after six months of employment.

For more information on Brookville Center for Children’s Services, please call 516.686.4496 or visit www.brookvillecenter.org brookvillecenter brookvillecenter