TIEGERMAN SCHOOL AT WOODSIDE – PRESCHOOL

Tiegerman School
at Woodside

Mrs. Nina DeVita

Principal

Mrs. Jennifer Cohen

Coordinator

Ms. Rebecca Baron

Coordinator

Classroom Ratios: Personalized Support for Every Learner

Tiegerman Self-Contained Preschool Classes

Classroom Ratio: 8:1:2

Tiegerman’s Self-Contained Pre-K provides a structured, specialized environment for young learners with unique developmental needs. With small class size ratio of 8 students, 1 New York State certified special education teacher, and 2 teaching assistants, we offer personalized, evidence-based instruction fostering language, cognitive, and social-emotional growth. Aligned with NYS Prekindergarten Learning Standards and utilizing the Creative Curriculum, our program includes multi-sensory learning, therapy support, and enrichment activities to prepare students for kindergarten and beyond.

Teaching the Extraordinary

Why Familes Choose Tiegerman School at Woodside Preschool

Educational Programming

Our Preschool program provides 12 month educational programming
We service children 3 to 5 years of age
The school day consists of 5 hours of instructional programming with a non-instructional lunch (8:30 am to 2:50 pm)
All classrooms function as language laboratories
All classroom activities are structured to increase social interactions by facilitating communication among peers and teachers
All lessons and activities are theme-based and designed to develop critical language and academic skills
Tiegerman Preschool incorporates technology to enhance instruction and to motivate and engage all learners

Related Services & Activities

Related services include: Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Counseling, and Parent Training
Related services are intensive and highly individualized to meet the needs of each child
Tiegerman has a diversity of learners which make the program more inclusive and language rich
iPads are used by our Speech Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists to target students' individual goals
Tiegerman Preschool believes in the power of school and families working together to support student learning and growth, and encourages parents to become active participants in their child's education

Your Child's Preschool Journey Begins Here: A Welcome from Our Principal

Dear Prospective Families,

Welcome to Tiegerman School at Woodside – Preschool, where our mission of “teaching the extraordinary” is at the heart of everything we do. I am Nina DeVita, and I am truly honored to serve as the Principal of Tiegerman School at Woodside, a Preschool through 12th grade program located, in Woodside.

Tiegerman is more than just a school—it’s a family, and by joining us, you become part of a supportive, nurturing community that believes in empowering each child to reach their full potential. Our elementary program is designed to provide a strong foundation in language and learning, helping young students develop the skills they need to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

Since our opening in this location in 2019, we have worked tirelessly to ensure that our program reflects the core values of individualized education, inclusion, and growth. The children in our elementary classrooms will receive the care, attention, and specialized instruction that Tiegerman is known for.

I am so excited to embark on this journey with you and your child, and I look forward to seeing each of our students grow, learn, and flourish in the years to come. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our program, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Welcome to the Tiegerman family!

Sincerely,
Nina DeVita
Principal, Tiegerman School at Woodside

Enrollment at Tiegerman’s Preschool Program Starts with Your CPSE

We’re so glad you’re interested in the Preschool Program at Tiegerman School at Woodside. If your child has an IEP and you would like them to attend, please contact your local Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) representative or your local school district. All placements are determined by the Department of Education through the CPSE process, and your representative can guide you through the next steps.