Mission, Values, and Accreditation
The New York Institute for Special Education's mission is to provide quality educational programs and support to the students and families in a safe, caring environment, to awaken and inspire student curiosity, lifelong learning and fulfillment.
Ethical Principles and Practice Standards
NYISE Values
Putting people first
Our highest priority is for the students and the families we serve, always considering the impact of our actions on their growth and well-being.
Communicating effectively and transparently
Make conscious effort to assure that all communications support working together to assess, problem solve and implement actions to support positive change and growth.
Engaging others through collaboration and inclusiveness
Purposefully and respectfully working with other staff, students and families toward mutually agreed upon goals.
Achieving meaningful and measurable results
Use research and data to develop purposeful interventions to improve our organization and our ability to serve our students.
To develop supportive and working relationships with families based on mutual respect and actively involving the families and students in educational decision.
To protect and support the physical and psychological safety of the students at the Institute.
To neither engage in nor tolerate any practice that harms a student(s) at the Institute.
To engage in professional development activities that will improve a professional's skills in order to provide a quality educational program.
To provide transitional support for students and families as they leave Institute programs: kindergarten, other placements, colleges and work.
To treat students, families and co-workers with respect at all times; accepting them for who they are.
To demonstrate initiative and accountability in order to reach identified goals and complete projects.
Accreditation
The Institute is proud to be honored with accreditation by The National Commission for the Accreditation of Special Education Services (NCASES).
NCASES Accreditation is for a four-year period (2023 - 2027) and is designed to review and evaluate special education programs to assure the continued improvement and highest quality of education for children with special needs.
There are over 250 standards required for accreditation with NCASES, and the Institute successfully accomplished all of them as determined through an on-site review completed by an NCASES Team in 2023.
