named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adapted Physical Education
Specialized physical education program designed for students with physical, medical, and intellectual challenges
Behavioral Support Program
Data-driven behavioral interventions overseen by a full-time Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and psychologist
Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Academic instruction aligned with NYS Alternative Learning Standards, tailored to individual student needs with assistive technology including SMART Boards, iPads, and communication devices
Life Skills Education
Instruction in personal care, daily living activities, community integration, and pre-vocational training for students with significant support needs
Therapeutic Services
Integrated services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, vision services, nursing, and creative arts therapy delivered by licensed professionals
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Special Education Day Schools 2 activities
- Deliver special education services to students with multiple disabilities or autismProvides individually designed educational programs for students ages 5–21 with multiple disabilities or autism, including those who are medically frail, in a certified 12-month day school setting accredited by the New York State Department of Education. Serves students from eighteen public school districts in the Hudson Valley through contracts managed by the Committee on Special Education.
- Maintain small, individually structured classrooms with enhanced staffing ratiosOperates nine classrooms, each tailored to student needs, with small class sizes and high staff-to-student ratios—up to four staff members for every six students—to support individualized instruction and therapeutic interventions.
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Training and Capacity Building for Trauma-Informed Student Support 1 activity
- Conduct staff training to support therapy integrationProvides educational in-service programs for staff to ensure carry-over of occupational therapy goals into classroom and home settings, enhancing continuity of care.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Deliver individualized life skills and pre-vocational educationOffers life skills training in personal care, daily living, community integration, and pre-vocational readiness, aligned with New York State Alternative Learning Standards and supported by assistive technology such as SMART Boards, iPads, and alternative communication devices.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Host student engagement and community-building eventsOrganizes regular social and recreational events including Field Day, Fun Fridays, science fair, holiday celebrations, Valentine's Dance, All Ages Prom, Trunk or Treat, Touch A Truck, and ice cream truck visits to promote student engagement and inclusion.
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Services 1 activity
- Implement data-driven behavioral support programsProvides on-site behavioral support through a full-time Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), implementing and regularly reviewing data-based behavioral intervention plans overseen by a psychologist.
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Specialized Therapy for Children with Disabilities 1 activity
- Provide interdisciplinary therapeutic servicesDelivers comprehensive therapeutic support including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, nursing care, creative arts therapy, vision services, and adaptive physical education through a licensed, multidisciplinary team integrated into daily programming.
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Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
- Provide specialized therapeutic and wellness activitiesOffers weekly yoga and therapy dog sessions, and hosts monthly wheelchair and brace clinics in collaboration with external vendors to support student wellness and accessibility.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.68M
Contributions & grants$45K1%
Program service revenue$4.64M99%
Investment income$430%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$4.68M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.87M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.63M
Cash$1.10M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.21M
Net assets$425K
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +11.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MARY SONTHEIMER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 3 | $235K |
| TRISH SCOTT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5 | $214K |
| DANIEL DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 35 | $182K |
| MARYANN SCHIPANI | PRINCIPAL | 36 | $138K |
board members · 14
- DR BENJAMIN HAYDEN — BOARD MEMBER
- DR EDWARD O'KEEFE — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH WOLFE — BOARD MEMBER
- GEORGE PRISCO — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN CINA — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN KEGAN — BOARD MEMBER
- LEONARD LOMANGINO — BOARD MEMBER
- MARY MARSHALL — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL LIGUORI — BOARD MEMBER
- REV ROBERT KENT WILSON — BOARD MEMBER
- RODERICK CIFERRI III — BOARD MEMBER
- RONALD LEHRER — BOARD MEMBER
- SHARON WILHELM — BOARD MEMBER
- SR MARY GRIFFIN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 42
Who they work with
- Angelman Syndrome Foundation Partner — National resource partner
- Ardsley Union Free School District Partner — Contractual partnership for the provision of special education services.
- Arlington Central School District Partner — Contractual partnership for the provision of special education services.
- Autism Society Partner — National resource partner
- Autism Speaks Partner — National resource partner
- Brewster Central School District Partner — Contractual partnership for the provision of special education services.
- Cardinal Hayes Home Partner — Regional resource partner
- Cardinal Hayes Home for Children Partner — Provides special education programs for many of the children residing at Cardinal Hayes Home for Children, an affiliated Intermediate Care Facility for the Developmentally Disabled.
- Center for Parent Information and Resources Partner — National resource partner
- Cerebral Palsy of New York Partner — Regional resource partner
- Committee on Special Education Partner — Recommends student referrals to Hayes Day School.
- Dover Union Free School District Partner — Contractual partnership for the provision of special education services.
- Down Syndrome Association Hudson Valley Partner — Regional resource partner
- Enlarged City School District of Middletown Partner — Contractual partnership for the provision of special education services.
- Epilepsy Foundation Northeastern NY Partner — Regional resource partner
- Haldane Central School District Partner — Contractual partnership for the provision of special education services.
- Highland Central School District Partner — Contractual partnership for the provision of special education services.
- Hudson Valley school districts Partner — Receives students referred from eighteen public school districts across the Hudson Valley region.
- Hyde Park Central School District Partner — Contractual partnership for the provision of special education services.
- Marlboro Central School District Partner — Contractual partnership for the provision of special education services.
- Millbrook Central School District Partner — Contractual partnership for the provision of special education services.
- NYS Education Department Government — Provides public funding and certification for the school
- NYS Education Department Government — State education authority resource
- New York Deafblind Collaborative Partner — Regional resource partner
- New York State Department of Education Government — Certifies the school's 12-month academic program
- New York State Education Department Government — Establishes tuition rates for Hayes Day School.
- Newburgh Enlarged City School District Partner — Contractual partnership for the provision of special education services.
- Pawling Central School District Partner — Contractual partnership for the provision of special education services.
- Pine Plains Central School District Partner — Contractual partnership for the provision of special education services.
- Poughkeepsie City School District Partner — Contractual partnership for the provision of special education services.
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strategies · 2
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.
- Individualized Therapeutic Educationmethodology: individualized_therapeutic_curriculumBy designing personalized educational and therapeutic programs tailored to each student's unique needs and strengths, the school enables students with disabilities to reach their maximum potential, because individualized, multi-sensory instruction in a supportive environment addresses academic, social, sensory, and physical development holistically.
- Interdisciplinary Team-Based Supportmethodology: interdisciplinary_team_approachBy integrating therapists, teachers, and other specialists into a collaborative team, the school delivers comprehensive individualized education and therapy, because coordinated input from multiple disciplines ensures that interventions are functionally aligned with students’ daily routines and developmental goals.