The Children's Annex is a private, not-for-profit program designed for children with special needs. We are approved by the New York State Office of Education of Children with Disabling Conditions and the New York State Health Department. The school is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents.
The Children's Annex serves children between the ages of 2 and 12. A student may be classified as a preschooler with a disability, or when school age, as a student with autism or multiple disabilities. Many students also have learning disabilities and communication needs. There is a wide range of intellectual ability and severity of need.
Center-based Children's Annex programs are located in Kingston and Ellenville, New York. Eligible children participate in our day school centers and community-based programs from more than 45 school districts in the Mid-Hudson Valley.
The programs at The Children's Annex in Kingston and Ellenville are located in two spacious buildings designed to provide cheerful, safe,state-of-the-art learning environments to meet our students' needs. In Kingston, our 25,582 square foot facility is on seven acres of land in a beautiful, rural setting. In Ellenville, our 6,400 square foot Special Education Program is located in the heart of town, providing easy access to community resources.
Since its inception in 1976, The Children's Annex has served as a model
special education program. We have been host to hundreds of visitors,
and have sponsored trainings and seminars for parents and professionals.
Annex staff members have presented and consulted nationally on best practices
in special education. The Children's Annex has been recognized by New
York State Education Department as a School with Effective Practices for
the way students with disabilities are prepared and participate in integration
in their neighborhood schools.
The Children's Annex Mission Statement
The Children's Annex mission is to enable and empower our students to develop to their maximum potential in their communities.
We believe that collaboration between staff, families and the community is the foundation of our school.
The
Children's Annex Goals
To enable our students to be included in the school, home
and community to the extent beneficial to each individual.
To utilize teaching strategies to foster greater student independence in all areas.
To provide an individualized curriculum emphasizing the development of all skill areas.
To utilize consistent behavioral strategies that emphasize prevention and positive intervention.
To promote continuity in programming across settings.
To respect individual families, empowering and supporting them in their
parenting role.
Further questions on qualification requirements, enrollment and program content are welcome. Program tours are available by request.
70 Kukuk Lane, Kingston NY 12401
Lake Katrine, NY 12449
Phone: 845-336-2616
Fax: 845-336-4153
E-mail: Questions@childrensannex.org
Ellenville Annex
4 Yankee Place, Ellenville NY 12428
Phone: 845-647-6464
Fax: 845-647-3456
E-mail: eannex@hvc.rr.com
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