What makes Vincent Smith School stand out among special education schools on Long Island?
“I am extremely proud of our ability to provide a place for children that allows them to feel safe, nurtured and motivated to succeed,” said Arlene Wishnew, Head of School. “Many of our children were not exposed to such an environment prior to coming to Vincent Smith School. While approximately 85% of our students go on to college and others on to post high school vocational programs, I believe that number would be much lower for our children had they remained in a traditional setting. “We have earned our place as the premier special education school on Long Island that addresses the needs of learning disabled students and reluctant learners in grades 4-12. The level of support we provide to our students is incomparable. It is borne out of the fact that each of us is genuinely concerned about the welfare of our students.” The Vincent Smith School has a reputation as one of the best special education schools on Long Island. When comparing special education schools on Long Island, VSS is
