SCIS classes meet at the Dryden Street School in Westbury, 5 days a week for 2 hours each day, from September through June.

Each class includes 9 typical children and 6 classified children who have special needs. A VCLC special education teacher leads 2 classes, 1 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon. Both classes are less restrictive placements, and are suitable for children with disabilities who do not require a self-contained special education setting.

Enrollment is open to children living in Nassau County. Transportation is provided, and there is no cost to families. A VCLC special education teacher, teaching assistants, speech and occupational therapists and social worker complete each child's team. Therapies are provided in the classroom. The children work on pre-math and reading readiness skills, and are able to acquire and improve higher-level communication and social skills. Activities include gym, music, library, computer, and playtime. For more information on the SCIS program, e-mail Variety at Information.