Special Education Services

PS280 b

Academic Intervention:

Different or Extra Support for Students
Not Meeting Academic Expectations

It can be very concerning and even frustrating when a student is not meeting academic expectations for a teacher, a parent, and especially for the student. Often times, students who are struggling need additional academic support from your child’s teacher or a Response to Intervention teacher. Students can also benefit from an after-school program to keep them actively practicing needed skills.

Who to talk to at PS 280:

Classroom Teacher
Stop by during Tuesday Parent
Engagement Time (2:30-3:05PM)
or set up an appointment.

Counceling and Behavior Support Guide

Special Education and 504 Accommodations

The New York City Department of Education does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities, which it operates as per the requirements of the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you suspect that your child has a disability that may require special education services or 504 accommodations in order to access our educational and/or extracurricular programs please contact: Michael Pinkava, Special Education Coordinator, 718-424-9031

NYC DOE Information on Family and Student Rights:

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/special-education/help/your-rights

NYC DOE Notice of Non-Discrimination under Section 504:
https://infohub.nyced.org/in-our-schools/translations/forms/health-forms-and-notices

Counseling and Behavior Support:

Small Group or Individual Therapy or
Personal Behavior Support Plans

Changes in your child’s behavior or the way they feel about themselves needs to be supported. While it is not always clear what causes a student to have behavior challenges or to have negative feelings about themselves, it is always important to provide an intervention that meets the child’s needs. Counseling at PS 280, counseling at a child guidance or mental health center, or a behavior intervention plan may be the solution to positive behavior and well being for your child.

Who to talk to at PS 280:

Classroom Teacher
Stop by during Tuesday Parent Engagement
Time (2:30-3:05PM) or set up an appointment.

Ms. Lammering Bilingual Guidance Counselor
Phone: (718) 424-9031 ext. 2291
Email: dlammering@schools.nyc.gov

Ms. Wilhelm Bilingual Social Worker (Thursday)
Phone: (718) 424-9031 ext. 1140
Email: ewilhelm@schools.nyc.gov

Citywide Behavioral Expectations to Support Student Learning

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/know-your-rights/discipline-code

Include NYC

The NYC DOE recommended INCLUDEnyc as an organization to support families with students who have challenges or disabilities that impact the experience at school.

Specifically, INCLUDEnyc supports within the following areas:
- Parenting and Advocacy
- School and Community Affairs
- Parent Counseling and Training for Students
- Medicaid Waiver Services
- Transition and Adult Services
- Social Skills and Building Relationships

For more information visit:
www.includenyc.org
INCLUDEnyc Contact Information:
116 E. 16th Street - 5th Floor
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 677-4650
Email: info@INCLUDEnyc.org

82nd Street Academics
Future Leaders Academy
Location: PS 280
Director: Sheili Polanco
Phone: (718) 424-9031 ext. 2290
http://82ndst.com/wordpress/

Coalition for Hispanic Family Services
Arts and Literacy Program
Location: PS 92
Phone: (347) 957-1342

http://www.hispanicfamilyservicesny.org/
programs/arts-literacy-program/

Family Resource Center of Western Queens
74-10 35th Avenue - Suite 107W
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 672-1538

29-46 Northern Boulevard - 2nd Floor
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 651-1960

NYC Children’s Center - Queens Campus
74-03 Commonwealth Blvd.
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4500
https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/facilities/nyccc/qcpc/

The Child Center of New York
67-14 41st Avenue
Woodside, NY 11377
718-458-4243 ext. 210
http://childcenterny.org/

New York City and New York State Resources