Tiegerman School
at Woodside
Middle (Grades 7-8)
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70-24 47th Avenue,
Woodside, NY 11377 - (718) 476-7163
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Classroom Ratios: Personalized Support for Every Learner
Grades: 7-8
8:1:2 Classroom Ratio
Tiegerman School at Woodside’s 8:1:2 classrooms provide a highly specialized and supportive environment for students with significant disabilities. The teacher and support staff work together to deliver personalized and comprehensive education, focusing not just on academic skills, but also on social, emotional, and behavioral development. These classes benefit our students by providing more effective behavioral and emotional support, greater flexibility in instruction, enhanced social skills development, increased safety and supervision, stronger collaboration among staff, improved academic outcomes, and tailored support for life skills.
12:1:2 Classroom Ratio
Tiegerman School at Woodside’s 12:1:2 classrooms provide a structured, specialized environment for learners with unique developmental needs. The teacher provides individualized instruction and the additional support staff assist with specialized tasks like behavior management, communication, or academic support, depending on each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).These classes benefit our students by providing improved behavior management, enhanced support for emotional and social development, increased safety and supervision, promote collaboration and teamwork, and improved academic progress.
Program Highlights
- Intensive and structured 12-month educational programming from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM for students in 7th Grade & 8th Grade
- Curriculum and instructional programs aligned with NYS Learning Standards and the Next Generation Standards
- An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is developed and implemented for each student, including strategies and goals tailored to their academic and social needs
- Rigorous, language-based learning in small classrooms with low student-to-teacher ratios: 8 students, 1 certified special education teacher, and 2 teaching assistants (8:1:2) or 12 students, 1 certified special education teacher, and 2 teaching assistants (12:1:2)
- Transdisciplinary model focused on language development, enhancing each student’s social, emotional, cognitive, and language skills
- School-Wide Behavior Plan which encourages appropriate social skills, in the form of a token economy
- Reading Specialist and reading services offered for diagnostic purposes and additional reading support
- Specialty classes such as dance, music, technology and art
- Individual Occupational Therapy
- Group Occupational Therapy (3 to 5 students)
- Individual Physical Therapy
- Daily Reading and Writing classes
- Transition planning occurs throughout students' Middle School experience and is tailored to each student’s unique needs, abilities, interests, and strengths.
- Daily Reading and Writing classes
- Speech and Language Pathologists trained to work with students with apraxia, central auditory processing disorders (CAPD), and hearing loss
- Speech-Language Pathologists trained in PROMPT therapy and DTTC
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Family and community support, including Parent Training
- Field trips, theme days, school-wide celebrations, and more
- All middle school students receive Tiegerman-issued iPads
- Group Speech and Language Therapy (up to 5 students)
- Group Speech and Language Therapy target language and play/social skills
- Individual Counseling Services
- Group Counseling Services (up to 5 students)
- On-site support from a Behavior Specialist and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
- Registered Nurse on premises
- Assistive Technology (H.A.T, tablets, etc.)
Teaching the Extraordinary
Empowering Futures: Skills for Success!
Pre-Vocational Programming
Pre-vocational programming at Tiegerman aligns with CDOS standards and includes courses like Home and Careers and Exploring Careers. These classes teach essential life skills while helping students explore interests, abilities, and work preferences. Students begin developing career plans to support a smooth transition from Middle School to High School and future vocational success.
Travel Training Program
Travel Training equips students with skills to navigate their communities safely and independently. Focusing on reading maps, using public transportation, and practicing pedestrian safety, the program builds confidence through hands-on learning. Students develop problem-solving, time management, and decision-making skills—fostering independence, self-reliance, and the ability to engage in daily activities with greater autonomy.
Retail/Store Program
Through our on-site Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein store, the Retail/School Store program offers hands-on training in a real-world setting. Students build skills in teamwork, customer service, inventory management, and financial literacy while boosting confidence, connecting with peers, and serving their school community—preparing for future academic and career success through fun, practical learning experiences.
A Day in the Life of Tiegerman School at Woodside!
Newsworthy Events!
Calling All Professionals! Join Us for Career Day on Friday, March 28th! 🌟
We are excited to host Career Day and are actively seeking guest speakers to inspire and guide our students. This is a fantastic opportunity to share your expertise and help prepare the next generation for the workforce. How You Can Participate:💼 Guest Speaker Sessions:Share insights about your career in 15-minute sessions as students rotate and
This Is Queensborough Magazine: January 2025 Edition
In the January Edition of This Is Queensborough Magazine, Irene Scalfani, Director of Development wrote this article about Tiegerman’s 40th Anniversary. This Is Queensborough Magazine is mailed to 2,500+ members of The Queens Chamber of Commerce. The glossy magazine is published by BQE Media. Read the digital PDF here.
An Independent Future for Tiegerman Kids
Tiegerman Schools has created a unique vocational training program that prepares students with developmental disabilities for the world of work. By partnering with PVH retail brands Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, the High School has developed two retail stores within the school so students are provided with the skill set to work in retail upon
PVH CQ
Thank you PVH for including Tiegerman’s School Update to your 2021 issue. This magazine is distributed to all PVH staff, vendors and partners. We are proud of partnership and the work our students contribute each and every day in our stores.
More to Explore at Tiegerman School at Woodside
PreSchool
3 and 4 Year Olds
Elementary School
Grades K-6
Middle School
Grades 7-8
High School
Grades 9-12