2012-05-14T12:00:48-04:00 2011-06-30 CONDON O'MEARA MCGINTY & DONNELLY L ONE BATTERY PARK PLAZA NEW YORK NY 100041405 990 2010-07-01 131740010 NEW YORK INSTITUTE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION NEWY 7185197000 999 Pelham Parkway Bronx NY 10469 Bernadette M Kappen 2012-05-14 true 2126617777 2010 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z BERNADETTE M KAPPEN 999 PELHAM PARKWAY BRONX NY 10469 76905518 false X www.nyise.org X 1831 NY To provide quality educational programs and support to students and families in a safe caring environment to awaken and inspire student curiosity, lifelong learning and fulfillment. 10 10 434 0 0 0 24017397 23497439 0 722833 9445581 537329 296 25277559 32943316 2598650 0 25608259 23344305 0 4120 6533647 5495013 32141906 31437968 -6864347 1505348 118353987 131892894 18334811 16586361 100019176 115306533 X The mission of the New York Institute for Special Education is to provide quality educational programs and support to students and families in a safe caring environment to awaken and inspire student curiosity, lifelong learning and fulfillment. false false 19663246 0 0 See Schedule O 4717558 0 0 See Schedule O 3606563 2598650 0 See Schedule O 67697 0 0 28055064 true true false true false false false false true true true false false true true true true true false true false false false false false false true false true false false false true false true false true false false false false false true false false false false true X 25 0 true 434 true false false false false false false false false false false X 10 10 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X JOSEPH CHATRNUCH 7185197000 999 PELHAM PARKWAY BRONX NY 10469 X Edward F Cox 1.0 X 0 0 0 John HD Dewey 1.0 X 0 0 0 Thomas AD Ettinghausen 1.0 X 0 0 0 Paul B Yellin 1.0 X 0 9477 0 John B Rhodes 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Donna O'Hare Brayton 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Edward Ridley Finch 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Phillip G Foote 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Rosanne K Silberman 1.0 X X 0 0 0 William L Musser Jr 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Bernadette M Kappen 36.5 X 236545 0 5467 Victor Young 36.5 X 200929 38462 25944 Thomas Burgett 36.5 X 161774 0 5390 Virginia Summerville 36.5 X 136764 0 5390 John Hernandez 36.5 X 133497 0 5390 Rhona Wexler 36.5 X 117912 0 11384 Geraldine Duganzic 36.5 X 113710 0 0 Joe Catavero 36.5 X 113487 0 11384 Steven Prigohzy 0.0 X 190677 0 0 1405295 47939 70349 18 true true false WP STEWART 572 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10010 INVESTMENT ADVISOR 330461 NICHOLSON GALLOWAY 261 GLENHEAD ROAD GLENHEAD NY 11545 GENERAL CONTRACTOR 147366 GUNDERMANN GUNDERMANn 175 W CARVER STREET HUNTINGTON NY 11743 INSURANCE BROKER 206555 3 23203084 294355 23497439 0 978039 978039 0 0 52429744 43962202 8467542 8467542 8467542 0 0 0 OTHER REVENUE 900099 296 296 296 32943316 296 9445581 2598650 2598650 0 0 0 249108 225219 23740 149 15706791 14452000 1254791 2494460 2272375 222085 3621616 3299181 322435 1272330 1159053 113277 0 0 90821 90821 147366 147366 187020 187020 0 428014 428014 0 0 652360 466046 185255 1059 68108 68108 0 821718 813100 8618 60475 49944 10531 0 182613 171627 10986 427367 427367 0 886955 843398 43557 206515 204175 2340 CONTRACTUAL MAINTENANCE 439751 419558 20193 RECRUITMENT STUDENT TRIPS 212285 113491 95882 2912 DUES, TAXES, PERMITS, FOOD 213623 109875 103748 LITERACY FELLOWS 7780 7780 ALL OTHER EXPENSES 462242 354117 108125 31437968 28055064 3378784 4120 1147698 2510223 8454571 9237546 849299 415454 1845993 1643222 57500 60964 65115 33574322 13290452 20681233 20283870 51904647 53619203 33286340 43952924 123242 107837 118353987 131892894 965802 747839 8340000 7590000 1000000 9029009 7248522 18334811 16586361 X 99481579 114750531 120784 139189 416813 416813 100019176 115306533 118353987 131892894 X 1505348 13782009 X false true true X true true X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 187020 0 187020 27868044 28055064 1000000 250000 0 0 1000000 1000000 1000000 1000000 4000000 6000000 138360 140907 192401 187020 658688 250000 250000 250000 250000 1000000 1500000 138360 140907 192401 187020 658688 359937 86951 2292 444596 323298 38873 2234 359937 371736 -44576 3862 323298 0.00000 0.93751 0.06249 false false 582758 582758 32023945 12604178 19419767 889603 686274 203329 78016 78016 20283870 LTD PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENTS 22044101 F HEDGE FUNDS 21908823 F 43952924 0 COND. ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION 1446678 POST-RETIREMENT BENEFIT OBLIGATION 5801844 7248522 32943316 31437968 1505348 11847296 1934713 13782009 15287357 46297311 11847296 1934713 13782009 32515302 428014 428014 32943316 31009954 31009954 428014 428014 31437968 Endowment Funds Part V - Line 4 The Institute's endowment includes only donor-restricted endowment funds. Investments gains are re-invested into the endowment and are ultimately used to provide funding for the education programs and other institute projects. Investments gains not re-invested by the end of the Institute's fiscal year end are reflected as temporarily restricted. Other Liabilities - Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions Part X - Line 2 As of June 30, 2011, no amounts have been recognized for uncertain income tax positions. The Institute's tax returns for the fiscal year 2008 and forward are subject to the usual review by the appropriate taxation authorities. Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets Part XI - Line 8 8. Recovery under cost billing contracts: 541,774. 8. Pension adjustment: 1,392,939. Reconciliation of Revenue Part XII - Line 2d 2d. Recovery under cost billing contracts: 541,774. 2d. Pension adjustment: 1,392,939. true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false true false true Nondiscriminatory Policy Part I - Line 3 All registration forms contain a nondiscriminatory statement regarding sex, color, citizenship, religion and descent. Radio and television announcement contain the same information. SCHEDULE E, PART 1 Part I - Line 6a The New York Institute for Special Education receives funding for its programs from the New York State Education Department as well as from the City of New York. Central America and the Caribbean Investments 21908823 21908823 21908823 false false false false false false true Cornerstone Literacy Inc 273192138 501(c)(3) 2598650 1 Grants Part I - Line 2 At a September 22, 2010 meeting of the Institute's Board of Trustees, a resolution was approved for the Cornerstone Initiative (the "Initiative"), a project of the Institute since March 1999, to transfer the activities of the Initiative to Cornerstone Literacy, Inc. ("CLI"). On November 1, 2010, CLI entered into an agreement with the Institute, to transfer the activities of the Initiative to effectively carry out and expand the scope and reach of the Initiative's activities to improve outcomes for disadvantaged populations. The Institute will transfer certain assets to CLI to enable CLI to assume and expand the activities and operations of the Initiative. The Institute will serve as CLI's sole member and approve its annual funding. X X true false false false false false false false false Bernadette M Kappen 213990 0 0 0 22555 0 0 0 5467 0 242012 0 0 0 Victor Young 200536 38462 0 0 393 0 0 0 21239 4705 222168 43167 0 0 Steven Prigohzy 0 0 0 0 190677 0 0 0 0 0 190677 0 0 0 Thomas Burgett 139774 0 0 0 22000 0 0 0 5390 0 167164 0 0 0 Compensation Part I - Line 4a Steven Prigohzy was separated from services on august 31, 2008. The institute paid deferred compensation to Mr. Prigohzy during the year. These amounts were included in his 2010 Form W-2 the amount 190,677 was reported on the Institute's 2009 Form 990 (tax year beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010 on Schedule J, Part II - Column C: Retirement and Other Deferred Compensation). Victor Young - Home Purchase X 57500 57500 false true true 57500 Paul Yellin Trustee 58500 Student Eval. & Teacher Train. false Eugene McMation Former Director 1800 Research false Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Part III - Line 4a The Schermerhorn Program offers diverse educational services to meet the needs of children who are legally blind, from the ages of 5 to 21. Students participate in individually designed academic programs that emphasize independence. Many of the students have mild secondary disabilities and need a specialized educational environment in order to be successful in school. The school offers either a day program or a five-day residential program. Following a thorough psychological and educational evaluation, a multi-disciplinary team in cooperation with the student's family, develops a comprehensive individual educational plan (I.E.P) to meet the student's educational needs. Classroom Instruction forms the core of the student's program. All students receive instruction which follows the New York State learning standards leading to elementary and high school diplomas. Students may also take college courses for credit. A student's program may also include career education, training in activities of daily living, social skills, nutrition, computer science and technology. A vast array of special services support each student. When appropriate, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, orientation and mobility, art and music are scheduled. All students receive a full program of adaptive physical education. Counseling and guidance services are available to all students and their families. Students have an opportunity to participate in a variety of extra-curricular activities (I.E. Student Council, track, wrestling, cheerleading, and "Goalball"). As an extension of our career curriculum, students are given an opportunity to develop job behaviors and job skills through prevocational activities and in the career experience program. Activities include work in the on-campus coffee shop, work with the Institute's building and grounds staff, and child care work and reception training. The career experience program includes training and job experiences in a variety of jobs on the campus. Once their education is completed the students move on to a variety of settings. This includes college, vocational training, and competitive employment. The Van Cleve Program accepts children with emotional disabilities/learning disabilities from four years nine months to thirteen years of age. Children may remain the program until the age of thirteen. The goal of the program is to remediate the behavioral and learning deficits of students by providing academic and social skills necessary to enter a less restrictive program. The program provides a highly structured educational day and five day residential setting, including counseling services for both students and families. The program's philosophy lies in the belief that students want to progress, learn and be successful. To assure their success a supportive, structured setting is provided in which the students discover themselves to be valued and capable individuals. The class sizes are small with a ratio of one teacher and one teacher assistant to six children maximum. A multi-disciplinary evaluation team provides a complete assessment of the child's functioning levels. A complete battery of educational tests are administered to assess skills and levels. A neuropsychiatric, psychological, social history, medical and physical movement evaluation is completed prior to the student's entry into the program. These evaluations help formulate the student's individual education plan (I.E.P.), with goals developed in the areas of academics, behavior management, physical and social development. Social workers, school psychologists and pediatric psychiatrists are available to work with the staff and families regarding students' behavioral and emotional needs. All children are reevaluated at specified intervals to assess their progress and to ensure continued appropriate planning. In addition to the educational curriculum, the students also receive related services, art, music, physical education and computer instruction. Students participate in a variety of extracurricular activities (i.e. basketball, track). Upon completion of the Van Cleve Program students are placed in their next educational setting after meetings held by their local committee on special education. Students have moved into the regular public school setting, less restrictive education settings and other residential treatment facilities. Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Part III - Line 4b The readiness program is a special educational pre-school program for three to five year old children who are developmentally delayed. The goal of the program is to provide instructional and early intervention services so that these children can be placed in a mainstreamed or a less restrictive educational environment when they reach the age of five. The children in the program have significant delays in areas which may include speech and language development, physical development, learning or emotional development. The children attend school five days a week for five hours a day. Children are referred to the program by their public school district committee on pre-school education. The school evaluates all referrals and recommends appropriate services. Speech, physical, occupational and play therapies are in groups or individually provided as mandated by a child's individual educational plan. The high/scope curriculum is implemented with all classes, based on the theory that children learn best by being actively involved in activities of their choice. The curriculum provides for consistent, daily routines which include adult-supported play, gross motor activities, lunch and nap. Children in the program are reviewed at least once a month by a team of professionals. These reviews provide information on student growth and development, as well as strategies for working with the child. The breakthrough to literacy program works on emergent literacy skills. Family support groups as well as individual meetings with social workers are offered to all parents. In addition to the educational staff, a full array of professionals, such as social workers, speech, occupational and physical therapists, are an intricate part of the program. A nurse is available daily to address minor medical needs of the children and concerns of the staff and parents. Social workers and school psychologists work with the staff and families regarding behavioral and emotional needs. The children participate in seasonal activities to help improve their communication skills and basic knowledge (i.e. Winter Olympics, bike-a-thon, visits from traveling farm). Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Part III - Line 4c The Cornerstone Initiative - Cornerstone was a national literacy outreach initiative of the Institute through December 31, 2010. Cornerstone Literacy, Inc. was incorporated on June 21, 2010. The program works by providing comprehensive professional development to build the capacity of teachers, principals and school-based coaches who guide the learning of children. Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Part III - Line 4d Camp Wanaqua is the only day camp in the New York metropolitan area that services both blind and visually impaired children. Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Part V - Line 2a The number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wages and Tax Statements, is 434. This includes 44 students in the career development program. This program includes training and job experiences in a variety of jobs on the campus for high school age students. Governance, Management, and Disclosure Part VI, Section B - Line 11b A draft Form 990 was initially reviewed by the Executive Director and the Director of Fiscal Affairs and then circulated to the executive committee of the board of trustees to review and approve prior to filing. Governance, Management, and Disclosure Part VI, Section B - Line 12c Each officer, director, trustee and key employee of the Institute is required to annually disclose any conflicts of interest that arise by virtue of their employment, board service, or position with the Institute. The Institute monitors compliance with its conflict of interest policy through an annual questionnaire/disclosure statement that is distributed to these individuals. Any potential conflicts are investigated immediately. Governance, Management, and Disclosure Part VI, Section B - Lines 15a & 15b The Institute undertakes a thorough process to ensure that the executive compensation it pays to its top management officials and key employees of the institute is reasonable given the market in which the institute operates. The executive committee of the board of trustees annually reviews the salaries it pays to its top management officials and key employees and compares them to similar organizations. Governance, Management, and Disclosure Part VI, Section C - Line 19 The Institute's financial statements are available at the New York State Education Department website. The Institute's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are not ordinarily made available to the public, but, if requested, will be provided at management's discretion. Reconciliation of Net Assets Part XI - Line 5 5. Recovery under cost billing contracts: 541,774. 5. Pension adjustment: 1,392,939. 5. Unrealized appreciation in fair value of investments: 11,847,296. HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Edward F Cox TITLE:Board Member HOURS:1 HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:John HD Dewey TITLE:Board Member HOURS:1 HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Paul B Yellin TITLE:Board Member HOURS:1 HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:John B Rhodes TITLE:President HOURS:1 HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Donna O'Hare Brayton TITLE:Vice President HOURS:1 HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Phillip G Foote TITLE:Vice President HOURS:1 HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Rosanne K Silberman TITLE:Secretary HOURS:1 HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:William L Musser Jr TITLE:Treasurer HOURS:1 HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Victor Young TITLE:Exec. Dir. 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