About
Mission, Vision, & Values
About Vincent Smith School
The Vincent Smith School is a co-ed, independent, special education school for grades 1-12, serving Nassau, Suffolk, and New York City students since 1924. We specialize in average to above-average performing students with attention or learning differences such as Dyslexia, Auditory & Language Processing Disorders, anxiety, school avoidance or AD/HD.
As a New York State Board of Regents registered school, we emphasize academic success while simultaneously providing differentiated instruction, college or vocational prep, and social-emotional support, along with on-site speech, reading, and occupational therapies. We are accredited by NYSAIS, the NY State Association of Independent Schools. Vincent Smith School is a non-profit organization open to all, without regard to race, creed, or national origin.
As a New York State Board of Regents registered school, we emphasize academic success while simultaneously providing differentiated instruction, college or vocational prep, and social-emotional support, along with on-site speech, reading, and occupational therapies. We are accredited by NYSAIS, the NY State Association of Independent Schools. Vincent Smith School is a non-profit organization open to all, without regard to race, creed, or national origin.
Our Vision & Values
Parents come to Vincent Smith School when their children are noticeably struggling or not advancing in their home districts. Many of our parents have attempted to use special education advocates to fight for related services or accommodations, only to be disappointed when their children continue to suffer and fall behind. These students have great potential to succeed both academically and socially, but are not being given enough of the appropriate tools, resources, or attention they need to succeed.
At Vincent Smith we emphasize academic excellence combined with personal and social development. Research and evidence-based curriculum development is an ongoing process geared to each students’ unique learning styles and needs. Licensed speech pathologists, Orton-Gillingham and Wilson-trained reading specialists, counselors, and occupational therapists are permanent staff members offering related services in dedicated classrooms. Technology, integrative activities, art and music, and interdisciplinary instruction enhance academics.
We believe in a strong home-school connection, because the support and understanding of a student’s family is an integral element of their success. Therefore, our faculty is in regular contact with parents and are always available to answer questions or just offer encouragement. Likewise, we are committed to treating our entire student body as a family, and place much emphasis on bully-prevention, developing social skills, and encouraging friendship and kindness to others.
The Vincent Smith School is registered by the New York State Board of Regents as an independent, non-profit institution and accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools. The Vincent Smith School is open to all without regard to race, creed, or national origin.
At Vincent Smith we emphasize academic excellence combined with personal and social development. Research and evidence-based curriculum development is an ongoing process geared to each students’ unique learning styles and needs. Licensed speech pathologists, Orton-Gillingham and Wilson-trained reading specialists, counselors, and occupational therapists are permanent staff members offering related services in dedicated classrooms. Technology, integrative activities, art and music, and interdisciplinary instruction enhance academics.
We believe in a strong home-school connection, because the support and understanding of a student’s family is an integral element of their success. Therefore, our faculty is in regular contact with parents and are always available to answer questions or just offer encouragement. Likewise, we are committed to treating our entire student body as a family, and place much emphasis on bully-prevention, developing social skills, and encouraging friendship and kindness to others.
The Vincent Smith School is registered by the New York State Board of Regents as an independent, non-profit institution and accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools. The Vincent Smith School is open to all without regard to race, creed, or national origin.
Our Mission
Vincent Smith School empowers students that have otherwise been unsuccessful in their former school setting to reach their academic potential in a nurturing, comprehensive, and challenging learning environment. We utilize a unique model of reading specialists, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, and mental health providers, while working together with our teachers to provide individualized programming for each student, fostering personal growth and academic achievement in preparation of our students’ success in college and beyond.
At the Vincent Smith School we are committed to the beliefs that:
- "It's Okay to Learn Differently"
- Students with learning disabilities are provided the necessary educational, emotional and social support to reach their highest professional and individual productivity.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Vincent Smith School is committed to promoting issues of equity and inclusion as core principles of our educational philosophy. We strive to create a diverse and supportive environment for students and staff of all faiths, nationalities, orientations, ethnicities, and beliefs. We commit to educating students and members of the entire school community that diversity and equity benefits everyone. This commitment is rooted in the belief that all members of our community are valued and respected to further the mission of the school.
As a community of learners, we acknowledge a responsibility to be inclusive and fair to all participants and welcoming to all backgrounds and beliefs. We will continue to create and foster a culturally diverse environment that strives to be free of discrimination or disrespect. We see diversity and inclusion as a means to improve and strengthen our students’ academic and social-emotional education.
As a community of learners, we acknowledge a responsibility to be inclusive and fair to all participants and welcoming to all backgrounds and beliefs. We will continue to create and foster a culturally diverse environment that strives to be free of discrimination or disrespect. We see diversity and inclusion as a means to improve and strengthen our students’ academic and social-emotional education.
