Mary McDowell Friends School

Our Brooklyn preschool and agency serve children with and without special learning needs. We use a child-initiated approach, with art, music, movement and play supporting language, learning and social development. Integrated classes bring children with different learning needs together. Our special education services can include speech, occupational and physical therapy, counseling, and special education itinerant teacher support. Preschool evaluations and services follow the Committee on Preschool Special Education process, with an Individualized Education Program guiding eligible children's goals and recommendations.

Allied Achievement is a Brooklyn educational-support provider offering IEP consultations. Families can contact the provider to discuss current consultation services and availability.

Block Institute, located in Brooklyn, New York, has been a pillar of support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since its establishment in 1962. This non-profit, non-sectarian agency is committed to enhancing the quality of life for both individuals and their families. The institute offers specialized programs tailored for children aged three to five years with various developmental challenges, as well as comprehensive services for adults aged 18 and older, including Day Habilitation and residential care within a nurturing environment. Block Institute employs individualized therapeutic methodologies aimed at fostering greater independence, individuality, and community inclusion among its students. What sets Block Institute apart is its low student-teacher ratio, which ensures personalized attention and support, as well as its strong emphasis on family partnerships that empower parents and guardians throughout their journey. With over five decades of dedicated service, Block Institute remains a beacon of hope and opportunity for those it serves.