Brooklyn Hebrew School

The Block Institute of Brooklyn, New York is a non-profit, non-sectarian agency established in 1962, dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families. With over 50 years of experience, Block Institute offers specialized services for children and adults with developmental disabilities, focusing on fostering independence, productivity, and community inclusion. Providing Special Education for children aged three to five and Day Habilitation and Residential Care for adults aged 18 and older, Block Institute is committed to empowering individuals with disabilities to reach their full potential and lead fulfilling lives. Their mission centers on improving the quality of life for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities through individualized programs and unwavering support.Generated from the website

Established in 1962, Block Institute provides educational services for children with developmental disorders. It offers various vocational services, such individualized placement and training. Its individualized placement services include recruitment, vocational evaluations, job training and placement services. It provides various day treatment programs, such as basic self-care eating, behavior management and socialization skills, and community involvement, money management and travel training. It additionally offers rehabilitation activities, including physical, speech and occupational services. Its staff consists New York state-certified special education and early childhood teachers, occupational, physical, and speech therapists, social workers, psychologists and a consulting dietician. Block Institute is located in Brooklyn, N.Y.

HistorySt. Ephrem Catholic School has been serving the community for almost 100 years. In 2018 we became an academy with a board to oversee the continued prosperous future of our school.SpecialtiesSt. Ephrem Catholic Academy provides an affordable alternative to public school. We teach the values and morals of the Church, while providing a well rounded and rigorous education. We have many special subject classes and afterschool programs.