What they reported doing
- #1 primary $6.29MSCHOOL-AGE PROGRAM-THIS IS A STATE OF THE ART SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MONOLINGUAL AND BILINGUAL CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 AND 21 YEARS. THE FOCUS OF THE PROGRAM IS ON THE ATTAINMENT OF FUNCTIONAL SKILLS THAT INCLUDE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND SOCIALIZATION.
What they call their work
What they do
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Deliver Early Intervention Services at no out-of-pocket cost in Rockland CountyProvides Early Intervention Services in Spring Valley, Rockland County, at no out-of-pocket cost to families. These services include special education, speech, occupational and physical therapies, psychological services, parent workshops, and service coordination delivered in home and center-based settings.
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Language Access Services 1 activity
- Offer bilingual evaluations and services in multiple languagesProvides bilingual evaluations and services in Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian, Mandarin, and Spanish to support monolingual and bilingual children and families.
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Special Education Day Schools 1 activity
- Operate multi-site educational and therapeutic facilities for children with special needsOperates four facilities located in Brooklyn, Spring Valley, and Woodmere, NY, serving as centers for educational, therapeutic, and prevocational programs for children with special needs.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Provide prevocational and transitional services for school-age studentsOperates a prevocational program that supports school-age students through transitional services focused on community integration, socialization techniques, volunteer job experience, and hands-on work experience.
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Specialized Therapy for Children with Disabilities 1 activity
- Provide special education and therapeutic services to children with special needs from birth through age 21Delivers comprehensive special education and therapeutic services—including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychological services, and assistive technology—to over 1,100 children annually from birth through age 21. Services are provided across early intervention, preschool, and school-age programs in center-based, home-based, and community settings.
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Student and Camp Transportation Services 1 activity
- Provide transportation and dietary accommodations for studentsOffers free transportation and Cholov Yisroel meals and snacks to students enrolled in preschool and school-age programs across multiple sites.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Sponsor professional development for staffSponsors professional development conferences for staff on various topics, offered free of charge or at minimal cost, to enhance service delivery for children with special needs.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERNARD KAHN | CEO | 38 | $486K |
| ETHAN KAHN | STRAT. AND PRGRM EXPA AND ENHANCEMENT | 38 | $251K |
| SUSAN SLATER | CHIEF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR | 38 | $249K |
| PAULA DAVIS | DIRECTOR CLINICAL & ED SERVICES | 38 | $246K |
| YOSEF ELBAUM | CONTROLLER | 38 | $220K |
| GISELLE BRAUNFELD | CLINICAL COORDINATOR | 38 | $220K |
| RIVKY REICH | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 38 | $212K |
| CHERYL FOLLMAN | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE | 38 | $182K |
| HESHY COHEN | IT DIRECTOR | 38 | $175K |
| NAOMI GOLDZWEIG | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 38 | $171K |
- BARUCH HERTZ — CHAIRMAN
- DAVID FULD — TRUSTEE
- MARVIN NEIMAN — TRUSTEE
- ROBERT JAFFA — TRUSTEE
- SHIMON FRIEDMAN — TREASURER
- SIMCHA LEFKOWITZ — TRUSTEE
- SOLOMON NEIMAN — TRUSTEE
Who they work with
- Jobs63@hasc.net Partner — Email contact point for job applications at HASC's Brooklyn location.
- Jobs63@hasc.net Partner — Email contact point for job applications at the 63rd Street Brooklyn location.
- Local School Districts Partner — Collaborates with local school districts to approve children for preschool services.
- NYS Education Department Government — Requires staff to hold NYS professional licenses and certifications.
- Nassau County Department of Health Government — Licensing agency for HASC's services in Nassau County.
- New York State Government — HASC is a New York State provider of Early Intervention Services.
- New York State Department of Education Government — Licensing agency for HASC's educational programs.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Licensing agency for HASC's health-related services.
- Rockland County Department of Health Government — Licensing agency for HASC's services in Rockland County.
How they approach the work
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- Culturally and Religiously Responsive Programmingmethodology: culturally_responsive_educationBy integrating respect for religious and cultural diversity into education and services, the organization increases family engagement and program effectiveness, because alignment with family values and identity fosters trust, participation, and holistic support.
- Early Intervention with Immediate Clinical and Educational Supportmethodology: early_interventionBy diagnosing developmental delays early and initiating immediate, evidence-based treatment, the organization improves long-term developmental outcomes, because earlier intervention enables more effective neurological and behavioral change.
- Inclusive Education to Promote Social and Cognitive Developmentmethodology: inclusive_educationBy integrating children with special needs into classrooms with typically developing peers, the organization supports socialization, academic growth, and behavioral development, because inclusive settings provide natural models and reciprocal learning opportunities that enhance outcomes for all children.
- Individualized, Whole-Child Development in Least Restrictive Environmentmethodology: whole_child_least_restriciveBy designing highly individualized, structured programs that address academic, functional, and social needs, the organization supports each child in realizing their maximum potential, because development is most effective when tailored to the individual and delivered in the least restrictive, most natural environment possible.
- Multi-Disciplinary, Integrated Service Delivery in Natural Environmentsmethodology: natural_environment_trainingBy delivering coordinated therapeutic and educational services through a multi-disciplinary team in natural settings such as the home or daycare, the organization enhances child development and caregiver capacity, because integration of expertise and real-world context increases generalization of skills and family engagement.