The Broome County Urban League (BCUL) provides referrals to General Equivalency Diploma (GED) classes for high school drop-outs and adults. Assists high school graduates in pursuit of college choice, and supervises Youth Enrichment Program. Establishes relationships with college admissions and financial aid offices to aid graduates in their transition.

The Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome provides Educational and Recreational Activities for their members. Activities include: arts & crafts, drama, babysitting courses, cooking, computer lab, game room, painting, homework tutoring, and free swim.

The purpose of education has always been to every one, in essence, the same—to give the young the things they need in order to develop in an orderly, sequential way into members of society.

Education is the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, morals, beliefs, and habits. Educational methods include teaching, training, storytelling, discussion and directed research.

The Learn and Grow Playgroup is a social, educational and recreational opportunity for children ages 2-8 who have a developmental disability.

The playgroup features games, activities and music for children and parents in a peer setting.

The playgroup meets monthly. It coincides with monthly Sibshops gatherings.

To find the next playgroup, visit our calendar.

For more information, contact Wendy Watkins at 962-8225, ext. 223, or wwatkins@aimcil.com.

“ABA is a positive and supportive approach to helping children learn important, developmentally appropriate skills. Through ABA, we identify a child’s strengths and areas of need and develop a treatment plan to help fuel their development in key areas such as language, social-emotional, and behavioral domains. … Our ABA program is offered in a variety of settings including home, community/school, and office, provided by our highly trained staff. ABA therapy offers the opportunity for learning new skills in settings where the skills are naturally performed by your child (e.g., requesting specific food items from parents at home). Once an effective treatment plan is created, our staff will train you on how to apply the treatment with your child in home and community settings. … Our goal is to provide intensive ABA services on a weekly basis so that we can optimize a child’s long-term outcomes. On average, we provide between 20-30 hours of ABA to each child, each week.”

METHODS OF PAYMENT: $250 per appointment during the evaluation (the evaluation can take multiple sessions). After the evaluation, it’s $175 for unit/appointment. Out-of-pocket or insurance. Fidelis, ETNA, Ponco, Tricare Health Net, UHC, Empire, MVP, Emblem, and Lifetime Benefits Solutions.

Classes Include:

Animal Science

Automotive Technology

Carpentry & Construction

Collision Repair Technology

Cosmetology

Criminal Justice

Culinary Arts

Early Childhood Education/Human Services

Heavy Equipment Operation

Media Communications Technology

Medical Assisting

Medical Professions

Natural Resources

Power Equipment Technology

Product Design & Manufacturing

Pre-Engineering/CADD

Welding/Metal Fabrication

Art

CDL Class A & B Licenses

5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course

Point & Insurance Reduction Course

High School Equivalency Diploma

Health Occupation

*Please call 716-376-8264 for more information.

*Please Note: Classes may not be available at all centers.

Programs that identify infants, toddlers and in some cases, preschoolers who show evidence of or are at risk for lags in physical development, cognitive development, language and speech development, psychosocial development or self-help skills, and provide or coordinate the delivery of an enrichment program in order to minimize the potential for a developmental delay and to meet their current developmental needs. The program may include early identification activities (child find); a developmental evaluation; a review of family concerns, priorities and resources; meetings with the family to develop an individualized family service plan; service coordination to ensure that the individual and his or her family receive needed services which may include but are not limited to physical therapy, occupational therapy, audiology, health/medical services, nursing services, nutrition services, psychological services including specialized play groups or therapy sessions, counseling, speech and language assistance, special instructional services, transportation, and parenting skills development; and ongoing evaluation of the child's progress and his or her changing enrichment needs. Included are "birth to three" programs and federal, state or local programs that address the needs of slightly older children or children not otherwise eligible for "birth to three" programs.

At Delarc, our focus is on the learning and growth of the people we serve. Our uniquely positive organization offers a variety of supports and services for people with disabilities. Whether the individual's desired outcomes focus on community inclusion, skill-building, or employment, personal fulfillment and self-esteem are the results.

Whether it’s learning to read, volunteering, taking a small engine repair class at a local repair shop, reading to students at the Elementary School, taking horseback riding lessons, learning photography, attending art lessons, or learning to do the Cha Cha, Delarc works with each individual to identify their desires and make them a reality. Delarc provides staff support so individuals can attend classes and take part in events within their communities. In addition, Delarc hosts classes with guest instructors from the community along with classes instructed by Delarc staff.

Delarc also helps guide and prepare individuals with an interest in working. Based on a person-centered philosophy, Delarc approaches vocational training holistically, preparing the whole person for what it means to contribute to a job as an employee and colleague. Delarc provides in-house employment opportunities for people with disabilities and also makes it possible for individuals to work at jobs in their communities, providing job coaching and support in order for individuals to be successful in their occupations. Several individuals are employed at Delaware County’s landfill as part of the Material’s Recycling Facility (MRF), there individuals work as part of a team overseeing all operations of the MRF, sorting recyclables which in turn generate revenue for the county.

Variety Child Learning Center provides special education and support services to children and families, along with professional development and research. VCLC is a 501 (c)(3) not for profit center providing special education programs for children who reside in Nassau, Suffolk and New York City, with developmental and learning disabilities, including autism, along with programs and support services for families. Training early childhood professionals and ongoing research that leads to improved educational and social outcomes for young children

The Educational Advocacy Program is a Program of WILC and its satellite office, Putnam Independent Living Services (PILS). Its purpose is to reach out to families of children (ages birth - 21) with special needs to aid in the advancement of their development and security of their future. It assists parents of children with special needs to make informed decisions about educational rights, choices, responsibilities, and long-term outcomes; provides on-going support navigating the Special Education system; and identifies and links parents with appropriate community resources.