AHRC Middle / High School

AHRC NYC Middle / High School

Ages 12-22

AHRC NYC Middle/High School empowers students with intellectual & developmental disabilities with their acquired skills to be socially responsible, lead productive lives, and become contributing members of the global community by modeling the core values of respect, dignity and perseverance.

Address	Phone	Principal
1201 66th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219	718-259-4265	Trudy Pines

Eligibility: Educating students ages 12-22, residing in all boroughs of New York City. Students must be approved for a New York State Approved Nonpublic School. Each student must possess an IEP with one of the following classifications: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Other Health Impaired, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disability, Learning Disabilities, Multiple Disabilities, and Emotional Disabilities. The student’s placement is determined by the Committee on Special Education.

AHRC NYC Middle/ High School’s special education services following the principles of:

Individualized Learning Paths: Our rigorous curriculum is tailored to each student’s strengths, academic level, and needs.
Inclusivity and Belonging: We celebrate diversity fostering empathy, collaboration, and mutual respect.
Student-Centered Support: We offer comprehensive social-emotional learning (SEL) programs, therapeutic support to help students build resilience, emotional intelligence, and positive relationships.
Interdisciplinary Learning: Our curriculum integrates multiple disciplines with hands-on project-based learning . Student work on real world challenges to connect their learning to live experiences.
Technology Integration: We integrate assistive technology and digital platforms catered to diverse learning needs, enabling students to engage in content.
Parent Community Involvement: Families and the community are integral partners in the students’ educational journey and transition process from school to post-secondary outcomes.

Programs & Services

High School Local Diploma Pathway

Class ratios of 10:1:2
Co-Teaching Model
High School credited courses
Certified Content Specialty Teacher for each discipline (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) along with certified Special Education Teachers
Curriculum follows the Next Generation Learning Standards grades 9-12
ABA methodologies and other adaptations per students’ IEP.
Assessment: NY State-Wide Assessments
Credential: High School Local Diploma

High School Non-Diploma Pathway (SACCC & CDOS)

Class ratios of 8:1:2 and 10:1:2
Curriculum follows the Next Generation Learning Standards
ABA methodologies and other adaptation per students’ IEP
Assessments: NYS Alternate Assessments
Credential: Skills & Achievement Commencement Credential Certificate (SACCC)

Related Services

Speech Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Counseling Services

Transition Services

We prepare students for life after school by teaching a combination of academic, vocational, self-care, social-communicative, self-determination, and independence skills. When students graduate they can transition into a variety of different placements, including supportive college programs, day habilitation, supported employment, and a range of jobs. In order to best prepare the students to achieve their desired destination, students’ educational teams participate in Transition Planning as soon as students enter the school.

Internships and Service-Learning Opportunities
Travel Training and Community Skills
Person-Centered Planning Meetings for transition planning
Parent Counseling and Training via Family Education Series workshops
Guidance on Access to OPWDD, Care Management Services, Benefits & Entitlement and Guardianship
Transition pathways to adult day programs, college & employment
College Readiness Sessions

Transition planning is based on the premise that all activities, whether academic or pre-vocational, are designed to increase responsibilities and independence. Emphasis is placed on teaching skills that develop employment potential: appropriate behaviors in school, home, and the community; the ability to follow directions; the skill to self-advocate; independent living skills; and an understanding of post-secondary options and goals.

Admission to AHRC New York City’s Schools

For information about admissions please email: AdmissionsMHS@ahrcnyc.org

AHRC Middle / High School
1201 66th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11219

718-259-4265

Principal: Trudy Pines

THESE SERVICES ARE FUNDED BY THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AND IN NEW YORK CITY, OPERATE WITH THE APPROVAL OF AND UNDER THE OVERSIGHT OF THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.