GED+at+Fox+Meadow


 * What’s special about GED at Fox Meadow? **
 * GED at Fox Meadow is an “Approved Alternative High School Equivalency Preparation Program” (AHSEP) for students who wish to earn a high school equivalence diploma.


 * Who is eligible for the GED at Fox Meadow Program? **
 * Motivated high school students who wish to earn a high school equivalence diploma
 * Students who have the requisite cognitive and academic skills to be successful on the GED exams, as measured by the TABE and GED practice tests
 * Students who demonstrate the maturity and are able to work independently
 * Special Education students who benefit from program modifications
 * Typical students who benefit from small class size and individual attention


 * Are special testing accommodations available for students with disabilities? **
 * Yes. Students with physical, mental/emotional or learning disabilities may apply for testing accommodations.
 * Applications must be made to the NY State Education Department to request appropriate accommodations. Our staff will help you to submit those requests.


 * What types of support are provided by our program? **
 * Academic **
 * Individualized academic support in all subject areas
 * Test preparation skills
 * Counseling **
 * Individual
 * Problem solving
 * Personal development
 * Vocational **
 * TECH Center
 * Internships
 * Student employment
 * Job and Career Development **
 * Career exploration
 * Job readiness skills
 * Job search
 * College Preparation **
 * Academic preparation
 * Academic advisement
 * Application assistance

// Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES // // Attention: Kathy Reardon // // 200 BOCES Drive // // Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 //
 * How are students referred to this program? **
 * School districts send referral packets to:
 * Packets must include a current transcript, report card, IEP or 504 Plan, psychological, psychiatric and/or psycho-educational testing as necessary, a current physical exam and other relevant information as appropriate.


 * What happens next? **
 * Referral materials are reviewed and appropriate students are scheduled for an intake interview
 * Students are tested to assess academic skill levels
 * The GED team reviews all material and contacts the student, family and district with our decision.

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 * Contact us with your GED questions **
 * Adam VanDerStuyf ** –**Program Supervisor** 914-248-3640
 * Margo Schepart ** –**GED Teacher** 914-248-3681
 * John Hallinan ** –**GED counselor/Psychologist** 914-248-3682


 * GED at Fox Meadow **
 * 845 Fox Meadow Road **
 * Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 **


 * Tom Gill **
 * Director of Special Education **
 * 914-248-2350 **
 * tgill@pnwboces.org **