South Country Central School

South Country Central School District is dedicated to empowering students through a mission that emphasizes knowledge, skills, and rigorous academic experiences tailored to their diverse needs. Serving a wide range of students, including those with language-based learning disabilities and twice-exceptional learners, the district fosters an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported. The school employs innovative programs and therapeutic methodologies designed to cultivate critical thinking, resilience, and a sense of belonging. With a focus on high-quality education, the district promotes core values such as honesty, perseverance, and compassion while ensuring equitable opportunities for all students to reach their fullest potential. What sets South Country Central apart is its commitment to low student-teacher ratios and strong family partnerships that enhance the educational experience. The district prioritizes community engagement and meaningful relationships among educators, families, and students alike, creating a safe haven where children can thrive academically and socially.

Robert Williams School is a Nassau BOCES middle school program providing an academic setting with a multidisciplinary team for students with learning, behavioral, emotional, and developmental disabilities. Instruction is aligned to New York State standards and includes opportunities toward a Regents diploma or other state-approved diplomas, along with CDOS-aligned work-based learning where appropriate. School-wide PBIS and explicit pro-social skill instruction are integrated to support social-emotional growth and independence. Key programs include academics aligned to New York State standards tailored to students' cognitive levels and learning styles. The school offers pathways toward a NYS Regents diploma or other approved diplomas with CDOS-related instructional and work-based learning opportunities. The Therapeutic Learning Collaborative (TLC) provides two specialized programs: the Intensive Support Program (ISP) offering counseling partnership with North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center for individual, group, family counseling and psychiatric care; and the Transitional Support Program (TSP) supporting transition to less restrictive settings with counseling from BOCES psychologists, social workers, and guidance counselors. Guidance services include transitional planning beginning at age 14 and assistance with working papers. Placement is through the home district's Committee on Special Education (CSE) as part of the student's IEP process.