School districts that offer the best special education services (Smithtown: condo, buses)

[thgreatalex]

I am hoping to hear from people who have had great/terrible experiences within their districts....thank you!

[markjames68]

Three that I have some knowledge of:

Three Village - good overall if you have the right diagnosis from the right doctor. However if there are behavioral issues they can't accommodate in-district and kids get buses to BOCES.

Smithtown - much harder to get services. Dyslexia not recognized as something requiring services.

Plainview - difficult to get some services including for a hearing disability.

[VA Yankee]

This question comes up quite frequently, you might want to search the LI Forum for "special education" I think you will get an extensive list to read through.

[sbm7]

From what I read the older post, HHH, Hericks are pretty good. Sometimes depends on what service you need and if the district has the right program.

[thgreatalex]

Thanks! Ive looked at past posts but wanted to hear something more current. Although my son doesnt need services right now, i suspect he may in the near future. We are seriously thinking on moving to a district that is more generous with services etc.

[Kellygirl24]

Does your son have a diagnosis? From my professional experience, it all depends on what the situation is. Yes, some districts are better equipped than others to provide services in-district, but the days of handing out classifications are over (I work in a district that used to have an incredibly high classification rate...if you wanted your kid classified, you got it, basically...state regs changed, and that was over). Best of luck!

[tummymumma]

Originally Posted by sbm7

From what I read the older post, HHH, Hericks are pretty good. Sometimes depends on what service you need and if the district has the right program.

i think herricks is tops. I know a very wealthy individual who bought a condo in the district just so his daughter could go to the school.