P94M @ P.S. 15
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P94M is part of District 75, the NYC Department of Education's citywide district for special education established in 1991. The school serves over 450 students aged 5-22 with special needs across 9 school sites co-located in community schools throughout Manhattan, including Battery Park, Financial District, Chelsea, Lower East Side, Murray Hill, and Hell's Kitchen. P94M's core mission is to ensure that every student meets and exceeds their potential through individualized and engaging curricula aligned with next-generation learning standards. The school emphasizes the integration of visual and performing arts, strong positive behavior supports, and social-emotional learning, fostering a safe and nurturing environment that prepares students for college and career readiness. Programs include Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and social skills groups. The curriculum is tailored to each student's unique abilities, with small class sizes and low student-teacher ratios ensuring personalized attention. P94M also offers vocational training and summer programs, allowing students to explore their interests and develop essential life skills. As a free NYC public school, P94M provides specialized education at no cost to families.
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