What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0To provide OMH mental health counseling to children with emotional and developmental disabilities
- #2 $0To provide OPWDD Residential, Day and related services to persons with emotional and developmental disabilities.
What they call their work
What they do
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Special Education Preschool Programs 1 activity
- Deliver therapeutic nursery services for young children with emotional disabilitiesProvides a specialized therapeutic nursery program for children ages 3 to 5 that integrates clinical support with early academic and social readiness skill development, using small class sizes and individualized therapeutic teaching plans.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Facilitate family engagement and support in treatment programsRequires parent/guardian participation in counseling and provides ongoing family support services, assigning a dedicated therapist to each child and family throughout their enrollment to ensure continuity of care and family involvement in treatment planning.
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Campus Facility Operations and Management 1 activity
- Maintain specialized campus facilities for therapeutic educationOperates educational and therapeutic facilities on a 17-acre wooded campus in Briarcliff Manor, NY, including renovated historic buildings and the Thomas and Agnes Carvel Center for the Arts, established in 1981 and 2006 respectively, to support over 118 enrolled children.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- Offer crisis intervention and after-hours mental health supportProvides crisis treatment services during after-school hours and weekends, including access to a 24-hour telephone crisis response line for students and families, ensuring continuous mental health support beyond regular programming.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operate summer and seasonal therapeutic education programsRuns a structured summer program combining recreation, learning, and social development, along with seasonal educational activities such as spring-themed curricula on life cycles incorporating art, music, movement, and lessons on growth and renewal.
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Special Education Day Schools 1 activity
- Provide integrated educational and mental health services for children with emotional and psychiatric disabilitiesOperates a year-round, OMH-approved day treatment program for children and youth ages 3 to 21 with emotional, developmental, or psychiatric disabilities, delivering individualized academic instruction aligned with New York State Standards alongside comprehensive mental health counseling. Services are provided in small-class settings with a 3:1 student-to-teacher ratio and include pathways to credentials such as the NYS Regents Diploma and CDOS credential.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ELAINE HAAGEN | PSYCHIATRIST | 40 | $147K |
| MICHELLE KOH | PSYCHOLOGIST | 40 | $142K |
| JAQUELINE HASTINGS | SCHOOL DIRECTOR | 40 | $135K |
| WENDY FRANCOIS | NURSE | 40 | $132K |
| SANDRA WAEVER | SPEECH THERAPIST | 40 | $121K |
| MARLENE CHEATHAM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 36 | $104K |
- CHARLES DEVLIN — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL WEINFELD — DIRECTOR
- DAVID W MCGORRY — PRESIDENT
- ELIZABETH KASULKA — DIRECTOR
- FERN QUEZADA — SECRETARY
- JOHN MURPHY — VICE PRESIDENT
- LAWRENCE KENNEDY — DIRECTOR
- MARY MANSI — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW BROWN — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL PISCITELLI — TREASURER
Who they work with
- AMIC, Inc. (Association for Mentally Ill Children) Government — Robert Hare, Secretary of AMIC, Inc., served on the Board of Directors and was involved in the school's development.
- ASSOC MENTALLY ILL CHILDREN WESTCH Network — Clear View School is operated by ASSOC MENTALLY ILL CHILDREN WESTCH as part of its services for children with mental illness.
- ASSOC MENTALLY ILL CHILDREN WESTCH Network — Clear View School is operated by ASSOC MENTALLY ILL CHILDREN WESTCH, indicating organizational affiliation.
- Association for Mentally Ill Children of Westchester, Inc. (AMIC) Network — Founded by the same group of parents; precursor organization to the Clear View School.
- Committee on Pre-School Special Education Partner — Referral and evaluation partner for determining child eligibility for the Therapeutic Nursery Program.
- New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Licensed facility under the New York State Office of Mental Health.
- Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Government — Authorizes and regulates residential and day services provided to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Office of Mental Health (OMH) Government — Provides approval and oversight for mental health counseling services delivered by the organization.
- Romano Architects Partner — Designed the Thomas and Agnes Carvel Center for the Arts on the Clear View campus.
- Scarborough Presbyterian Church Partner — Assisted Clear View School in acquiring the former Scarborough Country Day School campus.
- local school districts Partner — Refers students through their Committees on Special Education for specialized educational and mental health services.
- school districts Partner — Collaborates with school districts to facilitate referrals of students for day treatment services.
How they approach the work
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- Family-Centered Engagement Modelmethodology: family-centered treatmentBy involving families in therapeutic processes and equipping parents with advocacy and support skills, the organization improves child outcomes, because sustained family engagement strengthens treatment continuity and emotional stability outside the school environment.
- Integrated Academic and Therapeutic Treatmentmethodology: integrated_education_and_therapyBy combining special education services with clinical mental health treatment within a single program, the organization addresses both educational and psychological barriers to learning, because treating mental illness and academic development as interdependent leads to better student outcomes.
- Strengths-Based and Arts-Integrated Learningmethodology: arts-integrated educationBy integrating creative expression with academics and emphasizing individual strengths, the organization supports identity development and engagement, because affirming personal uniqueness through the arts builds self-efficacy and motivation in students with emotional disabilities.
- Therapeutic School Environmentmethodology: therapeutic-communityBy creating a structured, supportive, and staff-wide therapeutic culture that extends beyond clinicians to all personnel, the organization fosters emotional safety and recovery, because consistent relational support across all adult roles enhances student well-being and engagement.