Parents who suspect their child may have special needs or developmental delays should contact the Westchester County Department of Health (914-813-5094).  This department will arrange an evaluation at no charge to the parent.  If the results of the evaluation indicate that the child is eligible, services such as special instruction, speech therapy,  occupational therapy, and parent training  in home or community settings or toddler developmental groups, may be recommended.
Alcott is an approved Evaluation Site.  Evaluations must be authorized by the Department of Health.                                                                 

For help scheduling an evaluation please contact:

Maureen Connolly at our Dobbs Ferry site.  She can be reached by phone at 914-693-7677 or 914-693-3737.

(19 months to 3 Years)

The Toddler Developmental Group is a small teacher directed class of 10 children focusing on skill development with particular  emphasis on language and behavior.  Classes meet 5 half days (2 1/2 hours) a week either in the morning or afternoon.  Classes are staffed by a certified special education teacher and two teacher aides.  All children in this program have special needs and the services are highly structured.  Speech therapy, occupational therapy and counseling are available.  The Toddler Developmental Groups are currently located in our Dobbs Ferry site.

(21 months to 3 Years)

The Toddler Inclusion Class is a Montessori class consisting of a group of 6 children with special needs and 7 typically developing children.  Classes meet 5 half days (2 1/2 hours) a week in the afternoon.  Classes are staffed by a certified special education teacher, a Montessori head teacher and two teacher aides.  The classroom is a child directed learning environment and follows the Montessori teaching philosophy.  We currently have a Toddler Inclusion Class in our Dobbs Ferry and Scarsdale sites.

(9 months to 3 Years)

Parent Child Group is led by an occupational therapist and a social worker.  The group is designed to facilitate play and social skills.  Mothers, fathers, and /or caregivers are active participants.  Classes meet 2 days per week , currently Tuesday and Wednesday for 1 1/2 hours per class.  At the present time we have Parent  Child Groups in our Dobbs Ferry site.

Please note that in order to qualify for these special education programs, children must be evaluated and found to be in need of service.

All Programs are  funded and regulated by the New York State Department of Health and Education and in Westchester County by the Westchester County Department of Health.  There is no cost to parents for the special education services  listed above.  Transportation is provided for eligible children.