Stephen Gaynor School
| Stephen Gaynor School | |
|---|---|
Independent private school, day, special education | |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Nonsectarian |
| Established | 1962 |
| Founder | Miriam Michael and Yvette Siegel-Herzog |
| NCES School ID | 00942697[1] |
| Head of school | Scott Gaynor |
| Teaching staff | 129.5 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | Pre-K, K–8 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrollment | 387[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 3.0[1] |
| Campus | Urban |
| Color(s) | Green and White |
| Mascot | The Alligator |
| Website | stephengaynor |
The Stephen Gaynor School is an
NYSAIS.[4]
The school uses Orton-Gillingham instruction, a multi-sensory teaching approach commonly associated with dyslexia, and is accredited by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators.[5]
Since 2007, Stephen Gaynor School has partnered with local public schools (P.S. 84 and P.S. 166) to offer free after-school help for students who are behind in reading. In the 2023-2024 school year, Stephen Gaynor School piloted a 15-week course for P.S. 84 teachers to refine their lessons on phonics. [6]
References
- ^ a b c d "Search for Private Schools – School Detail for STEPHEN GAYNOR SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
- ^ Galante, Meredith. "Check Out The $40 Million Renovation That Turned A NYC Horse Stable Into A Cutting Edge School". Business Insider. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
- ^ "Stephen Gaynor School". Niche. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
- ^ "Stephen Gaynor School". NYSAIS. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ "OGA Accredited Instructional Programs in Schools". Orton-Gillingham Academy. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ Zimmerman, Alex. "As NYC overhauls literacy approach, one public school gets phonics help from nearby private school". Chalkbeat New York. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
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