Fast Facts

Admissions Fast Facts

Admissions Main Contacts

Joe Surak – Director of Admissions/Exmissions
Telephone: 212-831-3667 Ext. 206
Email: joe@gillenbrewer.com

Julian Parham Santana – Admissions/Exmissions Officer
Telephone: 212-831-3667 Ext. 219
Email: julian@gillenbrewer.com

Admissions Requirements

• Online Application (GBS Currently Does Not Charge An Application Fee)
• Photo of Student
• Reports/Records from Current School, Therapist(s), and Specialist(s)
• Psychoeducational or Neuropsychological Evaluation (School-Age Students Only)
• Current Individualized Education Plan (IEP) (If Applicable)
• Health Examination Form, including Immunization History and Emergency or As-Needed Medications
• School Release of Information Form
• Attorney Release of Information Form (Once Attorney Has Been Secured)

Playdates/Interviews

• Upon review of application GBS will schedule:
  • Preschool: 30 minute “playdate” with Assistant Head of School/Head of Psychology Department while parent/caregiver(s) meet with Head of School and/or Psychologist for Social History
  • Elementary School-Age: 1-hour interview: 30 minutes with Assistant Head of School/Head of Psychology Department and 30 minutes with a Program Director while parent/caregiver(s) meet with Head of School and/or Psychologist for Social History

Open Houses

• Please refer to our
  Open House Registration Page for a listing of our open houses and to register
• Open Houses are by appointment and for adults only

Upon Acceptance

• Non-refundable tuition deposit
• Signed Enrollment Contract

Age Requirements

• Preschool students must be between 3-4 years old by December 31^st
• Elementary School-Age students must be between 5-10 years old by December 31^st

2018 – 2019 Tuition

• 12-Month Program
• Related Services Include: Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Counseling

Program	Tuition
Preschool -- 8:1:2 (8 students, 1 Head Teacher, 2 Assistant Teachers)	$91,520
Elementary School-Age -- 10:1:2 (10 students, 1 Head Teacher, 2 Assistant Teachers)	$83,200
Elementary School-Age -- 6:1:2 (6 students, 1 Head Teacher, 2 Assistant Teachers)	$114,400

Please Note: Students who require additional services, such as medical accommodations, beyond those included in Gillen Brewer School’s base tuition may incur additional costs.

Tuition Support

• The Gillen Brewer School values a socioeconomically diverse community. If your family requires tuition support, please contact the Admissions Team directly

Gillen Brewer Fast Facts

History in Brief

• The Gillen Brewer School was founded in 1992
• Named after the founders’ grandmothers, Mattie Gillen and Virginia Brewer, to underscore the importance of family

Student Body

• Student body is comprised of children who are challenged in the areas of speech and language, gross and fine motor skills, sensory, learning, and social/emotional development
• 88 students enrolled in preschool through elementary school
• Preschool Class Size: 8:1:2 (8 students, 1 Head Teacher, 2 Assistant Teachers)
• School-Age Class Size: 6:1:2 (6 students, 1 Head Teacher, 2 Assistant Teachers)
  10:1:2 (10 students, 1 Head Teacher, 2 Assistant Teachers)
• Our current student body hails from 4 out of 5 boroughs but can also serve the greater NYC area
• Cultural, racial, ethnic, religious, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic diversity is welcomed and well-represented

Faculty/Staff Body

• Over 60 faculty and staff
• All of our Head Teachers and Therapists are NY State licensed
• 5 Full-Time Speech and Language Pathologists
• 10 Head Teachers
• 5 Full-Time Occupational Therapists
• 21 Assistant Teachers
• 5 Full-Time Doctorate-Level Psychologists
• 3 Special Subject Teachers (Art, Music, Science)
• 2 Nurses
• 10 Administrative Staff

Curriculum Approach

• School-Home Partnership Program, including:
  • Parent/Caregiver Support Groups, Parent/Caregiver Workshops, Sibling Workshops, Grandparents’ Day
  • Adherence to NY State Common Core Standards
  • Differentiated instruction to meet each student’s individual learning needs
  • Integrated multidisciplinary approach to engage students and make learning more meaningful

Curriculum Enrichment

• Special subjects include Art, Music, and Science
• Asphalt Green Sports Program – Activities have included:
  • Swimming, Gymnastics, Soccer, Basketball, Martial Arts, Yoga, Floor Hockey, Baseball
• Students engage in numerous enrichment programs throughout the year such as:
  • Rockin’ Readers, Pet Partner Project, Chess Class, Art Farm, Field Trips

Facilities

• Allergy-aware facility
• Building designed for children with sensory and learning issues
• 10 Classrooms
• Art Studio
• 2 Sensory Gyms
• Rooftop Playground
• 10 Therapy Rooms
• Music/Multipurpose Room
• Library
• Nurse’s Office

Bus Service

• Free door to door school bus pick-up and drop-off provided by the Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT) for eligible students

Life After Gillen Brewer

• GBS works with families and students to instill self-confidence and build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and independence
• Transition Staff prepares students for the process and transition of moving on to another setting
• Exmissions Team works closely with families to secure the child’s next appropriate placement