Still Connected: An Eden II Programs Update A Letter From Hester Bekisz, Director of the Genesis School After a long break due to COVID-19, the Genesis School finally opened its doors in July to welcome students and staff back. Summer session was a hybrid model, which included both direct in-person instruction and virtual instruction. Summer school was broken…
Still Connected: An Eden II Programs Update An Eden II Programs Update Dear Eden II Friends & Family, If you have not already done so, please take a moment to visit the link below and fill out the provided form to the Governor opposing reductions to the State’s retainer payments. Please also share this with…
Still Connected: An Eden II Programs Update An Eden II Programs Update We have had so much fun this week seeing all of your “Spirit Week” photos! Today’s theme is “Favorite Character Day” and Friday, June 31st is “Pajama Day!” You may send your pictures to mhiggins@eden2.org or Kara Lamendola at klamendola@eden2.org. While we have…
Still Connected: An Eden II Programs Update A Letter From Our Executive Director, Dr. Joanne Gerenser When New York shut down in March, this included all in-person events. At that time, we were just a few weeks shy of our annual Genesis gala. While we originally thought we could hold it at a later date…
Still Connected: An Eden II Programs Update A Letter From Our Executive Director, Dr. Joanne Gerenser When the Governor announced, quite expectantly, that schools serving children with IEPs could open for the summer and provide face to face instruction, we were all taken by surprise. That said, it had been a day we had hoped…
Still Connected: An Eden II Programs Update An Eden II Programs Update Dear Eden II friends and families, we want to hear from you! We have enjoyed sharing your updates since our lives have been so greatly changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Send your photos and stories to mhiggins@eden2.org for inclusion in our newsletter…
Still Connected: An Eden II Programs Update An Eden II Programs Update We hope our Eden II families and friends have a wonderful and safe 4th of July weekend! How are you celebrating the holiday and spending your summer? We want to hear from you! Send your photos to mhiggins@eden2.org for inclusion in our newsletter…
Still Connected: An Eden II Programs Update An Eden II Programs Update We have been so touched by the outpouring of support from our parents, community and friends during these difficult times. From virtual fundraisers to benefit our programs, hundreds of donated meals, gifts for our group homes, we have seen everyone come together in…
Still Connected: An Eden II Programs Update An Update From Dr. Joanne Sgambati, Director of Psychological Services on Long Island As the Director of Psychological Services on Long Island, I oversee many programs. I am fortunate to work with amazing Behavior Analysts and Behavior Specialists at the Genesis School, the Day Habilitation Program, the Residential…
Still Connected: An Eden II Programs Update An Update From Erin Sparacio-Archibald, Director of Long Island Administration and Outreach Our Outreach Department has taken on a new look and feel since mandatory closure of schools took place. Our biggest challenge has been the transition to the way we interact with our students. Our staff has shown…