Fred S Keller School

Fred S. Keller School is an educational institution specializing in early intervention and preschool services for children with developmental and educational disabilities, utilizing the CABAS® (Comprehensive Application of Behavior Analysis to Schooling) methodology. The school serves families across New York State and Westchester County, offering... three distinct program options: early intervention services for toddlers aged sixteen months to three years, full-day and half-day preschool programs, and an expanded integrated preschool program designed to support inclusive learning environments. Early intervention services are publicly funded through New York State and Westchester County governments at no cost to eligible families, with county determination of eligibility prior to school program enrollment. The school's approach is grounded in behavior analysis and advanced principles of teaching and verbal development, applied systematically across all educational components including student instruction, parental involvement, teacher training, administrative oversight, and university-based professional development. CABAS® programs are distinguished by individualized instruction tailored to each child's needs, continuous measurement of teaching effectiveness and student progress through curriculum-based assessment, graphic display of learning outcomes aligned with educational standards, scientifically-tested instructional decision-making tactics, empirically validated curricula and sequences, educationally and socially significant instructional goals, and positive teaching environments that avoid coercive procedures. The school employs highly trained CABAS® board-certified behavior analysts who hold licenses in both special education and general education, ensuring comprehensive expertise in addressing common developmental challenges including speech and language delays, social skills deficits, and characteristics of autism and pervasive developmental delays. Services are delivered flexibly in both home and ...Read More