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Coronavirus & College
Navigating the admissions process
Virtual Classrooms
Local teachers go above and beyond
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LIFE IS HANDS-ON. COLLEGE SHOULD BE, TOO. At Monmouth, we make sure every student has opportunities to reach beyond the classroom and experience the real world. We call it Transformative Learning. You’ll simply call it ‘transformative.’
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About an hour from New York City and Philadelphia, and five minutes from the golden beaches of the Jersey Shore, a tight-knit group of students are doing some extraordinary things. They assemble in the residence and academic halls of Monmouth University, where historic and modern architecture blends with stunningly landscaped grounds to create what BuzzFeed calls one of the most beautiful campuses in the world.
Getting your hands dirty, at least metaphorically
From the sea to C Major, opportunities of a lifetime
At Monmouth, they believe learning, and life, are richer when you step out of your comfort zone and expose yourself to new experiences and people. It’s a place where the classroom is only the beginning of your education. So, every student is required to participate in Experiential Education, completing at least one handson course in their major or minor through an internship, service learning or corporate project, cooperative education placement, or through the study abroad program.
Surf and sand aren’t the only perks of a campus a stroll away from the Atlantic. With Monmouth’s Marine and Environmental Biology program and the Urban Coast Institute (featuring a beautiful, new, 49-foot research vessel, the Nauvoo), the opportunities for undergraduate research are as vast as, well, the ocean. Megan O’Donnell, BS, ’16 took full advantage, “Aside from the research I have participated in here at Monmouth, the faculty also helped me network at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Science Lab on Sandy Hook and with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)...Getting involved in different research opportunities and beginning to network has been invaluable.”
Through Monmouth’s alternative spring break program, Rachel Connors ’14 spent 11 days building a new school for poverty-stricken children in Guatemala. She also spent four months in London studying communications and psychology (and exploring Europe in her down time). “To be able to fully immerse myself in different cultures was thrilling, freeing, and entirely unforgettable,” she said.
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Few schools have their own recording label or an affiliation with the Grammy Museum, and only one has Bruce Springsteen’s Archives. Music, and the music business, are a big deal at Monmouth University. Internships, performance opportunities and the chance to interact and network with industry players abound. Just ask Mark Rodriguez, Music Industry major, class of 2020, “It’s not just the music or the business aspects of this program—it’s both combined that makes it special. From sitting in on jam and recording sessions to managing a band in the applied industry class, you really gain insight into both the promotional and creative sides of the world of music.”
Bachelor’s? Master’s? Why not both? For students who come to college knowing they want to continue beyond their Bachelor’s degree to a Master’s, Monmouth University helps them get there faster with its Baccalaureate/Master’s Programs. Motivated students can graduate with both degrees in as little as five years (for many programs), knowing they are well prepared for their career.
Hawks soar. It’s just what they do. On the Best Colleges lists from Princeton Review, Money Magazine and U.S. News & World Report, Monmouth University offers students everything they’re looking for and more. You’ll find a beautiful campus five minutes from the beach, world-class faculty and facilities, Division 1 sports teams, a robust and active alumni community that loves to help their fellow Hawks with networking, internships and jobs, and an engaged, friendly and passionate student body. It really is a place where students can soar.
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Advice for high school juniors and seniors applying for college BY CYNDI ZAWESKI
criteria you enter, will be presented. Also check out CollegeRaptor.com and The Big Future, for guidance in honing in on your college choices as well as available majors.
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igh school seniors were thrown for a loop when the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools across the state, ending not only in-person classes, but once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to celebrate major milestones of growing up: prom, graduation and the opportunity to visit prospective college campuses; to name a few. While it is normal and healthy to mourn for the events we had planned, this is not a time to throw in the towel of the future and avoid thoughts of achieving a higher education. Seth Bykofsky’s (known as “The College Whisperer”) first piece of advice for college-bound seniors is a friendly reminder that self-quarantine isn’t spring break or summer vacation—don’t skip out on various aspects of e-learning being employed by school districts. For high school seniors already accepted to college, proceed within the realm of what can be done without visiting campus, as if classes will, in fact, begin in September, Bykofsky said. Make your college decision. Pay your deposit. Visit your college web portal to complete college-specific requirements. Keep (or start) searching and applying for college scholarships. Submit the FAFSA (if you haven’t already done so). Stay in touch with your high school guidance counselor to make sure all college-ready essentials are taken care of in a timely manner. Don’t forget to read your emails, as that is how colleges are most likely to contact you. “For high school juniors, who would now or soon be starting the college application and admissions process in earnest, the good news is that almost everything you have to do at this point can be done online,” he said. “That said, there’s a ‘to do’ list of sorts to keep high school juniors (and even sophomores and freshmen, when it comes to searching and applying for scholarships) engaged and on track.” Here are Bykofsky’s helpful tips for the navigating college admissions process:
Demonstrate interest
Request information from colleges you are or may be interested in via the college websites, and like/follow colleges on social media. In the fall, sign up and attend information sessions for colleges that visit your high school. A calendar of college visits, as well as sign up, are typically found on Naviance.
Scholarships
Create a new Gmail email address Keep it professional, using your first and last name. Use the account exclusively for everything college. Keep it organized with folders for emails relating to financial aid and for each college you applied to.
Write all of your logins in a notebook
Naviance, Common App, College Board, colleges, scholarship search engines, all have logins. Don’t trust them to memory, your laptop or cell phone, let alone to the Cloud.
Don’t sweat missing the ACT and/or SAT
Many colleges no longer require these tests. Most are likely to waive them given the current situation. Students may be able to take AP exams online from home. Check with your guidance office.
Use www.fastweb.com to register and begin to search for scholarships. Watch for and read emails, and Try Naviance Use it to build a resume in the “About apply, apply, apply. There are literally thousands of scholarship opportuMe” section. List out every activity, nities out there. Most are little more in school and out: every award, than contests or sweepstakes, with honor, citation and pat on the back. no essays required. Also check out Basically, anything you have done Niche. Chegg. Scholarships.com. during waking hours from the 9th grade on. Include planned senior year ScholarshipOwl. Unigo. Set aside and activities as well, even though we are dedicate time each week to search for scholarships. still in the junior year. You can also use it to add prospective colleges to Take A Virtual Tour “Colleges I’m Thinking About” under You can’t visit college campuses, the Colleges tab as you begin to build but you can visit colleges you may be your college list. interested in without ever having to get out of your pajamas. Check out College Search these websites: youniversityTV.com, Use www.collegedata.com to search campustours.com and ecampusfor and refine your college prefertours.com. ences. Create an account. Plug in as much info as College Essay possible Begin to think seriously about your about your Common Application essay. Jot interests down ideas and bullet points.Keep in (academic mind that regardless of the prompt, and otherwise), colleges want to know who you are, college characteriswho you hope to become over the tics (size, location, next few years, and what, other than housing, etc.), and your tennis racket and that 72” HDTV, a list of colleges that you will bring to campus, and to would be a good the community beyond. Aside from fit, based on the grades, scores and activities, the essay is your opportunity to stand out above the crowd, showcasing your character and your personality.
Keep Guidance In The Loop
Speak with your guidance counselor regularly to discuss college plans, high school requirements, scholarship opportunities, etc. Remember, your school counselor will be writing that all-important Guidance Report, so familiarity is a good thing.
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Coronavirus And Your Career Learn new job skills during quarantine
BY CYNDI ZAWESKI
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In a certain light, the coronavirus has put the job outlook for many American’s on pause. There is no denying the harsh truth that the economic slowdown has left millions across the country without jobs, or with reduced hours, making it more challenging than ever to stay afloat. In these times, we must look for silver linings. Americans are rich in the commodity of time, allowing us to expand our skill sets in ways our old lives simply did not permit before the outbreak. Instead of COVID-19 stalling your career, take the time to learn something new to enhance your resume when this unprecedented time passes. Here are a few ways to boost your job skills during quarantine.
offer hundreds of guided courses on subjects that include branding, SEO management, sales coaching and more. Webinara.com is another resource that offers pre-recorded webinars on a host of topics. Many of your favorite celebrity authors and experts are also getting in on webinars to help educate and movative fans. Suze Orman, world-renowned motivational speaker, is one high-profile figure giving live personal finance advice.
Take a free online course
A world of education is at your fingertips. Websites, such as Udemy, offer more than 100,000 online video courses with new additions published every month. Starting at $10.99 per class, users can gain insight from experts on a
Sign up for a webinar
Webinars are a great resource for learning a lot about a topic in a short period of time. Most videos are around 60 minutes long and are packed with information and insight from experts in a digital classroom-like setting. HubSpot.com and Career Contessa
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for positions you hope to land. Start by learning about the skills you come up short on. Sites like Skillshare are helping people unlock their creativity with classes in illustration, photography, design and more. Who knows? You might just discover a new passion or side hustle. Best the part, many of these sites are offering discounts to new students who are stuck at home.
Earn a certification
Webinars and online courses are a great way to make the most of your time at home, but earning a certification will take your career goals to the next level. It is more of a time commitment, as you must pass an exam administered by a certifying agency, but it is a valuable asset when applying for a new job, leveraging a raise and making yourself essential in the workforce. Certifications are available in IT, accounting, Google Analytics, Google Ads, project management, human resources, coding and more. LinkedIn Learning is a good place to start. The online platform for professionals has partnered with organizations to provide thousands of certifications and courses online.
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Up Your Recipe Game
Chef Guy Reuge shares at-home cooking tips BY CYNDI ZAWESKI
edits it before posting it on our Facebook page. We shoot in my home kitchen because, like everybody else I have no choice but to cook here, and it is also nice for the viewers, as they can appreciate better what can be done at home.
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eading out for dinner is out of the question, which is inspiring many to turn up the heat on their home cooked meals. Learning a new skill is a priority for many stuck at home. Chef Guy Reuge from Lessing’s Hospitality Group’s Mirabelle and Sandbar is helping home chefs expand their recipe Rolodex with instructional videos every Friday. The award-winning chef is sharing his go-to cooking tips and demonstrating dishes every week on Facebook. In his first post, Reuge demonstrated how to make crepes, and there are many more tutorials to come. We caught up with the chef to find out what it is like to share his passion in this new normal.
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How did you come up with the idea for video cooking demos? After being cloistered in our house for a few days, I thought that cooking and getting the whole family involved as well could be a good spirited motivation to get some fun videos going.
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The recipes are more dictated by what a lot of people have in their pantry and refrigerator. For example, our croque monsieur and madame, most people have white bread, cold cuts, Swiss or cheddar
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cheese, flour, milk and eggs. We just made crepes, croque monsieur, next week chocolate mousse, salad Nicoise and a great roasted chicken and spring vegetables. All the recipes are easy to make.
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Are you filming in your kitchen, what type of video equipment are you using? Is it difficult to set up? My son-in-law Stephen is my cameraman. We are using a Pixel 3 and getting better at it every time. We organize our shots before filming with each sequence using the best possible angles. If it’s not good enough we reshoot. We forward the entire video to Nick Renna, our social media director, and he
What do you hope your viewers will gain from the videos? I hope that our viewers will get inspired to make each cooking show a family project that in these worrisome times could bring togetherness to all. Eating the dish as a family can also bring great evening conversations about the achievement of each adult or child involved.
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Is takeout being offered at Mirabelle and Sandbar? The takeout at Sandbar is doing great. I have my chef Amanda and a helper make either individual dishes, such as our praised chick pea fries and Sriracha or chopped salad, meatballs and shrimp cocktail and main courses, such as steelhead trout with asparagus, basmati rice and herb butter, or family style chicken parmesan, penne bolognese or shrimp scampi. We put this menu together with the help of chef Amanda, and James Olsen, our general manager. Visit www.facebook.com/watch/ MirabelleRestaurant to tune into Chef Guy Reuge’s video cooking demonstrations.
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Long Island teachers step up during coronavirus BY CYNDI ZAWESKI
of apps allows those staff members exposure to the advantages of this technology, as well as the multitude of other technology resources that, once back into our real classrooms, can allow for a more integrated approach to using the technology on a more consistent basis during their teaching days.
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ong Island’s teachers are adapting to a new normal. Teaching via virtual classrooms has no doubt been a challenge, but in the face of adversity educators are stepping up to the plate to continue to provide children with quality education and bring a bright spot in their day. Courtney Eisenzapf, secondary instructional technology specialist at Wantagh Middle School and Wantagh High School, and Danielle Luke, elementary instructional technology specialist at Forest Lake Elementary, Wantagh Elementary and Mandalay Elementary are among the teachers on Long Island who are going above and beyond for their students. Anton Media Group caught up with them to find out what education looks like during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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What have you been doing to help students during this time? To help students during this time, we have been creating interactive tutorials with a program called iorad to assist students in submitting assignments through Google Classroom, signing into their email (students in grades 6-12), watching educational videos in Google Classroom, submitting Flipgrid videos to their teacher and many more. These tutorials are posted in one of our Google Classrooms called Interactive Tutorials. This classroom was shared with all of our instructional staff on both the elementary and secondary level. Teachers are able to share the links to our tutorials in their own Google Classrooms to provide assistance to their students and parents in time of need.
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What has it been like to teach children remotely? It has most definitely been an adjustment for all but we are all doing our best to provide a sense of normalcy for students and their families during this time of uncertainty.
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What technology are you using to teach? Wantagh School District uses the Google platform to facilitate most of the virtual classroom online learning. In addition to Google’s extensive list of apps (Docs, Slides, Forms, Sheets, Keep, etc.), teachers are using Google Meet to conduct live and recorded sessions for teacher to student learning, collaborating with colleagues, multiple technology training sessions held by both of us, faculty meetings, and a variety of check in sessions with students frequently. We have also been integrating FlipGrid, Screencastify, Kahoot and Quizizz into various teachers virtual classrooms.
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How many hours are you teaching a day? Do you follow a structured lesson plan? As the instructional technology specialists, we worked as much as possible to ensure seamless integration for many of our staff and to assist with getting virtual classrooms set up. During these challenging circumstances, teachers have been tasked with providing a balanced approach to learning. Teachers are creating windows of time to be available
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Do you think virtual classrooms will be helpful after the pandemic ends? Do you think you’ll continue to use it in some capacity, such as snow days? during the school day. Assignments in to understand where and what their We feel that virtual classrooms various formats are being created for technological issue is. It can also be are a huge part of the future students to continue learning online difficult for us to troubleshoot issues of education. To have everything and interact with their teachers. when we cannot see what the teacher, available for students in one place and student or parent is experiencing on What has been the most chalto communicate with a student at the their device. To overcome this, we lenging part? press of a button is life-changing. We have found communicating through The most challenging part for us hope that the power of technology has email, Google Meet and Chrome thus far has been troubleshooting Remote Desktop to be our most help- transformed education during this for our teachers, students and parents ful tools when assisting our teachers. challenging time, and will continue across multiple device platforms, to move us forward once we return to which include Chromebooks, iPads, What has been the bright spot? the classroom. Educators have been laptops, mobile phones and personal Is there any good coming out called upon to change the face of home computers. The variety of of this? education in the best way possible; devices that our community uses For our department, having every learning new tools and applications sometimes makes it challenging for us teacher using the Google suite on demand and continuing to teach their students in such an unsettling time in our lives. It has been truly Anton Media Group wants to know remarkable to see all of the creative what our valued readers are doing and innovative ways teachers have been able to continuously provide a to practice social distancing during valuable education to their students. this pandemic. Are you cooking? Screenshots of Courtney Eisenzapf and Danielle Luke conducting technology training sessions using Google Meet. (Contributed photos)
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ADELPHI: PUTTING YOU ON THE PATH TO SUCCESS Here Are Seven Top Reasons Students Choose Adelphi:
5. Small Classes Mean Personal Attention. Adelphi doesn’t have enormous lecture halls. With small classes—an average of 21 students per class and a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio—students learn from award-winning, dedicated professors who know them by name. It’s said that Adelphi is big enough to give you choices, small enough to feel like home.
1. Adelphi Is a U.S. News & World Report Best College. Adelphi is recognized nationally for our top-quality education. We earned five “bests” from U.S. News & World Report, ranked among the nation’s Best Colleges, Best Value Schools and Top Performers for Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education ranked us a Top U.S. College in its 2020 report, based on student success and learning and Forbes magazine has once again named us one of America’s Top Colleges.
6. Adelphi Is a Recognized Leader in Diversity. Adelphi is a two-time consecutive winner of the Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. We received both the 2018 and 2019 INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award in recognition of our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Adelphi is considered an LGBTQ+-friendly campus and earned 4.5 stars out of 5 from the Campus Pride Index, showing our commitment to create a safer and more inclusive campus. Students of color, international students, neurodiverse students, those who are the first in their families to attend college, and many others will find a home here and have access to mentoring and support.
2. 95 Percent of Our Students Have Jobs or Are in Grad School Within Six Months of Graduation. Adelphi students are career-ready by the time they receive their diploma. We’re a Career Development College of Distinction, with a Prep for Success program that provides students with the knowledge, skills and internship experience employers are looking for.
3. Our Academic Programs Produce Highly Paid Graduates.
7. A Tight-Knit Community Just Outside New York City
College Factual says that 20 of our academic programs produce graduates who are in the top 10 percent of highest-paid professionals in their field. According to a recent survey, the average annual base salary for Adelphi bachelor’s degree graduates is 25 percent higher than the national average.
Our beautiful main campus in Garden City is just 23 miles—or less than a one-hour train ride—from New York City and its cultural and internship opportunities. You can choose from seven residence hall options, including living-learning communities where you can live with others who share your interests.
4. 87 Percent of Full-Time Undergraduate Students Receive Scholarships and Grants.
Virtual Spring Open House Sunday, April 26, 2020 • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. See you online. Visit Adelphi.edu/Anton to register.
This year, Adelphi awarded more than $84 million in scholarships and grants to its full-time undergraduate students—10 percent more than last year.
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Visit our Virtual Spring Open House. And let’s get your journey to success started. Explore. Ask questions. Learn about our career planning and financial aid. Adelphi’s Virtual Spring Open House lets you connect with your new Adelphi family. It includes: •
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hat does autism awareness mean in the context of a pandemic? How are we processing the new reality of social distancing and home schooling knowing that addressing autism requires intense social interaction as well as structure? How do we cope with losing much needed individualized services for children who are navigating the challenges of being on the spectrum? During this truly disruptive time, the world has taken a sharp turn, and for children and families of children on the spectrum, this turn has been particularly more troubling. What is the impact of COVID-19 on children and families? A recent study conducted by Dr. Wendy Chung at the Simon’s Foundation examined the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on families and children with autism. Chung assessed 8,000 families, 98 percent of which reported that schools are closed. This translates into loss of services for 63 percent of families, including discontinuation of therapy: in school (84 percent), at a professional clinic (52 percent), in person at home (26 percent), administered by a caregiver or parent (15 percent), at a daycare (7 percent) or at a residential program (6 percent). Chung found that a portion of families has transitioned these services to online learning (35 percent), however almost half (48 percent) of families find that their children are making only moderate gains, and the majority of families (97 percent) feel that the loss of services and therapies has had a negative impact on their child’s behavior. All if this becomes an emotional and mental strain for families and
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children. Specifically, Chung found that 82 percent of families report that COVD19 has had a negative impact on their child’s mental health and emotional well-being. For parents of children on the spectrum the stress is omnipresent. While 51 percent are doing well, almost all families (97 percent) report that they are stressed or overwhelmed by the disruption in services and therapy. Moreover, 95 percent report that COVID-19 has had a negative impact on their own mental health.
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children on the spectrum during the COVID-19 pandemic? Chung assessed the interventions that parents believe are most effective for their children. Parents report a variety of techniques including social stories, relaxation/breaks, telehealth visits, cooking, hobbies and spending time in person and virtually with family. Along these lines, parents may also want to consider creating a calendar that includes some new opportunities for their children. For example, there has been a significant increase in the number of offerings for online classes in the arts, exercise and sports as well as options for online books. Social stories can be incorporated to help transition children
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to new activities. And, while social distancing is required, families can spend time outdoors and children can learn new skills such as how to ride a bicycle. Household chores (e.g., folding laundry, taking out the trash, putting away dishes) are also essential learning opportunities, especially for children on the spectrum who require deliberate learning and practice to be independent.
How can parents manage their own stress and mental health?
While families adjust to juggling household responsibilities, work and home school, the added stress of losing services is significant. An unusual amount of unstructured down time at home can lead to regression and behaviors that result in emotional strain and disappointment for parents. The following are some suggestions for coping with stress:
Use social supports Social distancing does not have to mean a loss of social support. Thanks to technology we have ways to access friends and family face-to-face even if it is not in person. Keep a list of friends and/or family who are supportive and make time in your daily schedule to reach out to them, even if you don’t think you need it. Stay optimistic While there will be challenges each day, take time in the evening to write down one positive thing that happened. This could be related to yourself, your child or even the weather. One way to savor something positive about the day is to take a photo in the midst of something good happening.
Manage strong emotions Parents require time for themselves to manage strong emotions. When emotions run high find a quiet place in your home to take a few deep breaths prior returning to a stressful situation. Set aside 15 to 20 minutes for deep breathing, an online-guided relaxation video, online yoga class, a book or time to sip hot herbal tea.
Have fun with your child It is most important to make time for fun. It can be easy to lose site of the opportunities that being at home with family can bring. Family game nights or movie nights and time together telling jokes, being silly or dancing to music can bring a smile to everyone’s face. We are certainly in unusual times. During this Autism Awareness Month families and children on the spectrum are asked to once again enlist the resilience and strength that they have relied upon on since their initial diagnosis.
Make a schedule Creating an hourly schedule can serve as a buffer against stress. Each evening create a daily schedule for your child and for yourself. This schedule is not just for school, work or chores; it can also be used to ensure that you incorporate much-needed breaks for you and for your child.
Alison Gilbert, Ph.D. is a Licensed clinical psychologist. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine with a certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders from U.C. Davis. She has a private practice working with parents of children with special needs located in Roslyn.
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Island Drafting and Technical Institute — The College for Careers® Island Drafting and Technical Institute (IDTI) was founded in 1957, and is staffed by faculty members who have had professional and practical experience in the engineering, architectural, CADD (Computer Aided Drafting/ Design) and computer and electronics fields. The Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and is authorized to confer two-year associate degrees by the New York State Board of Regents. The Institute’s aim is to graduate students who are well trained and technically qualified so that they may enter their chosen field or continue their education at the baccalaureate or higher level. Island Drafting and Technical Institute has over 50 years of leadership and experience in preparing Long Islanders for careers. By staying abreast of the latest developments in the industry, the Institute continues to provide the personal attention students need to succeed. IDTI began life as the brainchild of Joseph P. Di Liberto, a senior design engineer at Republic Aviation in Farmingdale. Working at Republic by day and teaching by night, he started the school, then known as Aircraft Trade School, with just eight students. “Mr. D,” as he was known, handled the admissions, administration, and teaching all himself, with help from his wife, Gloria. After several years, Di Liberto moved the school from its original home in Amityville, N.Y.,
to the location it has called home ever since — 128 Broadway in the Village of Amityville. In June 1959, the school incorporated and its name was changed to Island Drafting School. In March 1973, the name of the school was changed to its current form — Island Drafting and Technical Institute. IDTI was first accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the National Association of Trade and Technical Schools on January 21, 1967, being on the first list of schools ever accredited by NATTS. In February 1997, the school was authorized by the New York State Board of Regents to confer the Associate in Occupational Studies degree. Under this authorization, the Institute is approved to offer degree programs in computer aided drafting and design/mechanical and computer aided drafting and design/ architectural. In December 1997, the Institute was approved to offer degree programs in electronic and computer service technology.
president James G. Di Liberto has been a fixture at the Amityville campus since the 1970s. And, John G. Di Liberto, who joined the school in 2000, got his start at IDTI handing out leaflets back in the 1960s. In June of this year, Forbes magazine ranked IDTI number 12 on their list of the Top 30 Trade Schools in America. Despite the technological changes of the past half-century, particularly on Long Island, and as drafting tables give way to computers, and drafters move from drawing airplanes to designing buildings, IDTI has continued to provide educational and employment opportunities for its graduates through concentrated, highly structured programs of study that prepare students for careers. Island Drafting and Technical Institute — The College for Careers.®
IDTI also offers to industry, as well as to individual job holders, skills training to improve on-the-job capabilities. Programs can be customdesigned for particular companies, in addition to the extensive program offerings regularly available. Though Joseph Di Liberto passed away in 2002, IDTI’s mission has been carried on by the next generation: his two sons. Current school 214600 S
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