The Department of Education is launching an Early Childhood Learning center this fall at 1972 Broadway, focusing on students with special needs, including autism and cognitive delays. The center will accommodate 36 to 48 students in six specialized classrooms, ensuring individualized education programs with one teacher and a paraprofessional in each class. The facility was previously a Century 21 department store, recently renovated to create a welcoming environment. Growing demand for special education is evidenced by a 23% enrollment increase in Manhattan's District 75 programs over five years.
The city's Department of Education is opening an Early Childhood Learning center this fall at 1972 Broadway, catering to students with special needs such as autism, cognitive delays, and emotional disabilities.
Starting in September, the center will have 36 to 48 students divided into six specialized classroom settings, each with one teacher and one paraprofessional for six to eight students based on their individualized education programs.
City Councilmember Gale Brewer noted the newly renovated space previously used as a Century 21 department store is beautiful and ideal for students and teachers.
Demand for special education programs is rising, with Manhattan's District 75 enrollment increasing by approximately 23% over the past five years and 8% in District 3.
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