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THE NEW INTERDISCIPLINARY SCHOOL
MANORVILLE, NY · EIN 112428403 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Large ($10M-$50M) · niskids.org
revenue
$15.2M
expenses
$15.1M
net assets
$1.4M
employees
239
volunteers
21
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

NIS IS AN INNOVATIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER THAT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPY SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH DIVERSE NEEDS FROM INFANCY TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The New Interdisciplinary School (NIS) is an early childhood learning center serving children from birth to five years of age with diverse developmental needs. It provides special education, therapy services, and inclusive early childhood programs in Suffolk County, NY. NIS operates self-contained and integrated classrooms using evidence-based curricula and therapeutic interventions, with funding primarily from New York State and county agencies.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Autism Integrated Model (AIM)
Small, high-support classes (6:1:2 or 8:1:2) using Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI) that integrate ABA, communication training, and sensory integration for children with ASD.
Childcare
Licensed childcare for infants (6 weeks) through age 5, including infant/toddler programs and before/after school care, operating on a 12-month or school-year calendar.
Early Intervention
Center-based group program for children under age 3 with developmental delays, offering individualized instruction using ABA, discrete trial, and NDBI approaches.
Parent Education and Support
Workshops and counseling for families on child development, education, health, and transition planning, including an active Parent Council.
Special Education
Self-contained (12:1:1) and integrated (18:2:1) classes for children with developmental delays, following Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and using evidence-based practices.
Therapy Services
On-site occupational, physical, speech, psychological, and nursing services provided individually or in groups based on IEPs.
Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)
State-funded pre-K program for 4-year-olds following The Creative Curriculum and aligned with NYS Learning Standards, offered in integrated and non-integrated settings.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
    • Advocates for full inclusion and equity for people with disabilities
      Fosters a community grounded in full inclusion and equity by advocating for individuals with disabilities through program design and public engagement.
  • Autism and Neurodiversity Family Support Services 1 activity
    • Conducts collaborative research on the Autism Interdisciplinary Model
      Partners with the University of Pennsylvania to conduct research and collect data on the Autism Interdisciplinary Model (AIM), supporting evidence-based practices in autism education and therapy.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Delivers early childhood education and therapeutic services for children birth to five years
      Provides comprehensive educational and therapy services—including special education, speech and language therapy, physical and occupational therapy, social work, and psychological services—to children with diverse needs from infancy to age five, under contract with Suffolk County and approval from New York State. Services are delivered through center-based programs, self-contained and integrated classes, and aligned with The Creative Curriculum and NYS Learning Standards.
  • Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
    • Operates multiple school facilities across Long Island
      Runs school facilities at five locations in Yaphank, Medford, Islip Terrace, and Holbrook, NY, serving as operational sites for early childhood and therapeutic programs.
  • Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Provides DEI training and capacity-building for staff and organizational networks
      Offers DEI learning opportunities to support employee growth and improve service outcomes; also provides administrative and operational support to a network of seven organizations serving over 10,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Long Island.
  • Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Supports parent engagement through workshops and events
      Offers parent education workshops during evenings and school hours featuring staff and external speakers, hosts monthly thematic events in the Open Space for parental attendance, and encourages involvement through daily classroom notes and an open-door policy.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$15.24M
Contributions & grants$865K6%
Program service revenue$14.28M94%
Investment income$84K1%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$15.15M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$12.97M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10.72M
Cash$96K
Investments$848K
Liabilities$9.32M
Net assets$1.41M
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +13.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 10
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
WALTER STOCKTON CEO 1 $807K
MARY BETH LICHTNEGER CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 1 $585K
JAY SILVERSTEIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8 $538K
FRANK LOMBARDI FORMER COO 0 $440K
DANUTA PONIATOWSKI CFO AS OF DEC. 2024 1 $315K
KRISTEN MORAN ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $183K
MAUREEN ROCKWOOD DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION CIRRICULIM INSTRUCTION 40 $161K
DONNA BURNS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION 40 $130K
STEPHANIE ALVARADO DIRECTOR OF HR 40 $115K
JAMES MARTINSEN TRUSTEE 0 $3K
board members · 15
  • BRIAN BOYLE — TREASURER
  • CHRIS MCCANN — VICE CHAIRMAN
  • DONNA LODUCA — TRUSTEE
  • DR FREDIC WEINBAUM — TRUSTEE
  • DR JOSEPH MORRIS — SECRETARY
  • GARY BENCIVENGA — TRUSTEE
  • HONORABLE PAUL PONTIERI — CHAIRMAN
  • JAY I ZUCKERMAN — TRUSTEE
  • JOHN AICHER ESQ — TRUSTEE
  • JOSHUA D GLEIBER — TRUSTEE
  • LEAH-MICHELLE JEFFERSON — TRUSTEE
  • LEONARD FEINSTEIN — TRUSTEE
  • MICHELE M KNAPP — TRUSTEE
  • NELLA HAHN — TRUSTEE
  • RENA FERGUSON — TRUSTEE
relationships · 27

Who they work with

  • Center for Developmental Disabilities (CDD) Network — Affiliate organization within the Kinexion network providing services for people with developmental disabilities.
  • East End Disability Associates (EEDA) Network — Affiliate organization within the Kinexion network providing services for people with disabilities.
  • East End Disability Associates (EEDA) Partner — Kinexion network provider collaborating under a shared operational model.
  • Head Injury Associates (HIA) Network — Affiliate organization within the Kinexion network providing services for individuals with head injuries.
  • Head Injury Association (HIA) Partner — Kinexion network provider collaborating under a shared operational model.
  • Independent Group Home Living (IGHL) Network — Affiliate organization within the Kinexion network providing services for people with disabilities.
  • Independent Group Home Living, Inc. (IGHL) Partner — Kinexion network provider collaborating under a shared operational model.
  • Kinexion and Affiliates Network — Collaborative network partner committed to shared DEI and disability advocacy goals.
  • Longwood School District Partner — Hosts NIS educational classes.
  • Maryhaven Network — Affiliate organization within the Kinexion network providing services for people with disabilities.
  • Maryhaven Partner — Kinexion network provider collaborating under a shared operational model.
  • NYSED Government — New York State Education Department, provides oversight and funding
  • New York State Regents Government — Granted an absolute charter to NIS to provide education and therapeutic services to children from birth to five years of age.
  • Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Government — State oversight and funding agency for NIS programs
  • Patchogue-Medford School District Partner — Hosts NIS educational classes.
  • Sachem School District Partner — Hosts NIS educational classes.
  • South Shore Children's Center Partner — Hosts NIS educational classes in Islip Terrace.
  • Suffolk County Government — Contracted by Suffolk County to provide early intervention services for preschoolers with developmental delays.
  • Suffolk County Department of Health Government — Local health department providing oversight and funding
  • The Association for Technology Dependent Children ("Angela's House") Partner — Kinexion network provider collaborating under a shared operational model.
  • The Association for Technology Dependent Children ("Angela’s House") Network — Affiliate organization within the Kinexion network providing services for technology-dependent children.
  • The Center for Developmental Disabilities (CDD) Partner — Kinexion network provider collaborating under a shared operational model.
  • The Incredible Years Partner — Implements The Incredible Years Curriculum in daily activities and parent workshops.
  • The New Interdisciplinary School (NIS) Network — Member of the Kinexion network, receiving operational and financial support through the centralized structure.
  • University of Pennsylvania Partner — Collaborates on research and data collection for the Autism Interdisciplinary Model.
  • outside agencies Partner — Collaborates with outside agencies by inviting their speakers to participate in parent education workshops.
  • participating school districts Partner — Collaborates with school districts to deliver Universal Pre-Kindergarten programming.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Family-Centered Care
    methodology: family-centered_care
    By involving parents, teachers, and therapists as collaborative partners, we strengthen child development and family systems, because inclusive decision-making improves continuity of care and family empowerment.
  • Integrated Therapeutic Education
    methodology: integrated_therapeutic_education
    By embedding therapy within educational settings, we address the holistic needs of children with diverse developmental needs, because integrating services improves accessibility, coordination, and developmental outcomes.
  • Interdisciplinary Team Approach
    methodology: interdisciplinary_team_approach
    By coordinating professionals across disciplines, we support all domains of child development in a unified way, because collaborative expertise leads to more comprehensive and effective interventions.
  • Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI)
    methodology: ndbi
    By using a Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention model that integrates ABA, relational strategies, and sensory practices, we improve communication and behavior in children with autism, because this approach embeds learning in natural contexts and supports developmental progression.
  • Relationship-Based Learning
    methodology: relationship-based_learning
    By prioritizing warm, secure relationships between children and caregivers, we support emotional and cognitive development, because emotional safety is foundational to engagement and learning.