Keyword: 'Nicole Schimpf' | Herald Community Newspapers

Keyword: Nicole Schimpf

6 results total, viewing 1 - 6

Erica Tymeck leads a group of fifth- and sixth-grade students in the special education program.

Technology key to summer learning in District 30

Even though it’s summer, the lights are on at Clear Stream Avenue School and learning is continuing to take place. Almost every classroom is being used as about 200 children gather there every weekday morning to take part in District 30’s summer school program. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/23/14

Central High School athletes Winston Jones, left, and Vincent Vecchione worked with Shaw Avenue School second-graders on preparing a healthy plate.

Students teach students healthy living

While high school students are still in a part of their lives where learning is their top priority, they have enough life experience to be teaching, as well. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/9/14

Occupational therapist Patricia Butt works with Michael on the new swing in the sensory gym at Forest Road School.

Training the senses for optimal learning

From the outside, the room is discreet. Tucked into a corner where two wings meet at the Forest Road School, behind beige walls, is District 30’s new sensory gym, a space for students with various physical issues, from disabilities to hyperactivity. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/14/14

Forest Road School speech therapist Jennifer Kozub uses the iPad in working with fourth-grader Mobeen, and sixth-grader Nalyssa.

Technology grows to meet student needs

Computers have been in schools for the better part of three decades, continuing to evolve as a learning tool as new and more dynamic programs are introduced. In District 30, computers can be found in every classroom, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/6/14

Teacher Jamie Lowry spends time with Christian and Angel, two students in her Applied Behavioral Analysis class for students with developmental disabilities.

High hopes for high-needs students

For decades, leaders in Valley Stream District 30 have been committed to providing a quality special education program to ensure that every child’s needs were being met, no matter how severe their disability. That required placing each student in the right setting, which sometimes resulted in sending them to a school many miles away. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/27/14

Valley Stream North High School physical education leaders taught a wellness program to the second-graders at the James A. Dever School.

A healthy way for children to learn

Valley Stream’s elementary school students are learning how to stay to healthy and fit. But this important lesson isn’t coming from their teachers, it’s coming from other students. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/1/13

Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.