Cyzner Institute Day School

Cyzner Institute Day School offers a weekday school program for children preschool through middle school.

Please note: Not all services are provided in whole group format. Decisions for classroom placement may be more based on the individual needs of the child. We do not guarantee a match between chronological age and grade level.

Developmental Learning:

Each child in the Developmental Learning program also receives occupational therapy and speech-language consultations in the form of a small group or 1:1 intervention each week. Additional care is given to those who need special attention and instruction related to feeding and eating. The teacher, assistant teacher, BCBA, RBT, and director meet regularly to discuss student progress and to update instructional and therapeutic programs.

  • Some children who are age-eligible for our Developmental Learning Program are best served by a more intensive level of support in their programming. The Director and Cyzner team will help guide a family on the appropriate placement choice for their child, and may suggest placement at any time during a school year if the need for additional 1:1 support is indicated.

  • This program is typically for children of preschool age up to the age of seven or eight. Developmental Learning is designed to support a child’s overall development and school readiness. This hybrid program integrates intensive therapeutic support and consultation in a small group or 1:1 setting.

    Classes consist of a small student to teacher ratio, and assistant teachers and other instructors work with the students individually and/or in small groups for activities such as arts and crafts, computer, and gym time.

Integrated Learning:

Kindergarten-middle school or age-dependent-grade level and level of independence are factors considered for classroom placement.

  • Kindergarten through middle school programs have small class sizes with one lead teacher. These programs require a higher level of independence than the adaptive programs. Each child has 1:1 time with the teacher during the school day. The assistant teachers and RBTs work with students for academic enrichment and remedial work. We also work on social skills and self-regulation. Each child also receives OT and speech-language consultation in the form of small group intervention throughout the week.

    We offer two levels of programming for Integrated Learning. Placement in these levels is left to the director and team of Cyzner Institute. Level II students must show they can handle academics near or at their grade level. Level I students can progress to Level II at any time during the year as deemed appropriate by the staff.

Adaptive Functional Life Skills:

Please note that all programs below will only run if there are enough students to fill the classroom.

  • This program features small class sizes and one lead teacher, with time allocated with an assistant. Children are considered candidates for this program when they present with significant delays in the areas of social-emotional and independent living skills as measured by standardized or criterion-referenced assessment tools. These children may or may not present with academic delays.

    The goal is to move towards a greater level of independence and to help them learn how to access their educational, social, and recreational environments. Staff members work with the students individually and in small groups for activities such as computer skills, arts and crafts, social skills, gym time, and music therapy. Each child also receives OT and speech-language consultation in the form of small group intervention. Additional individualized care is given to those who need special attention and instruction related to feeding and eating.

    We offer two levels of this program based on each child’s abilities and therapeutic support needs. Level II serves as a hybrid program, in which some academics are introduced as they pertain to life skills, with less need for intensive 1:1 support and intervention. Level I primarily focuses on life and social skills with more intensive support and behavioral intervention.

    Overall, communication is key. Cyzner’s staff meets regularly to discuss student progress and to update instructional and therapeutic programs. Parents are required to meet with the director and/or BCBA once per month.