Ascent School
Grades and ages
Ages 3-21
Student-teacher ratio
Low class ratios (6:1:1 model with 1:1 ABA instructional support)
Tuition
District funded via CSE placement; no direct tuition cost for qualified public school district placements.
About Ascent School
Founded in 1998, Ascent School for Individuals with Autism in Deer Park, NY, is a New York State Education Department (NYSED) approved Chapter 853 nonpublic special education school. Ascent is dedicated exclusively to providing intensive, evidence-based educational and behavioral intervention for individuals ages 3 through 21 diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and severe developmental challenges.
Ascent's curriculum is grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), focusing on functional communication, academic achievement, self-care skills, and behavior reduction. Certified special education teachers, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists work collaboratively to design individualized education plans (IEPs).
Classrooms maintain low student-to-staff ratios (such as 6:1:1 and 1:1 dedicated ABA support), providing modern sensory modulation rooms, daily living skill labs, vocational work suites, and adaptive physical education facilities to ensure every student achieves maximum independence.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Preschool
- Kindergarten
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- High School
- Transition / Post-Secondary
- Ages 3-21
Learning needs supported
- Atypical pervasive developmental disorders
- Autism (ASD)
Specialties
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Severe Behavioral Challenges
- Communication Impairments
- Daily Living & Vocational Readiness
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Speech-Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Vocational & Transition Training
- Behavior Support Plans (BSP)
Programs
Programs at Ascent School
Other programs and supports
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Speech-Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Vocational & Transition Training
- Behavior Support Plans (BSP)
School facts
Practical details for families
Accreditation and licensing
- New York State Education Department (NYSED) Approved Chapter 853 Nonpublic School
Tuition and funding
Tuition: District funded via CSE placement; no direct tuition cost for qualified public school district placements.
- NYSED Chapter 853 School District Placement
- Committee on Special Education (CSE) Funding
- Private Pay
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Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ascent School
What student population does Ascent School serve?
Ascent School serves children and young adults ages 3 through 21 who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental challenges.
Is ABA therapy integrated into the school day?
Yes, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles are embedded into all academic instruction, functional communication goals, and behavioral support plans.
How are students placed and funded at Ascent?
Students are placed and funded by their home public school district through the Committee on Special Education (CSE) under NYSED Chapter 853 guidelines.
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