Stephen Gaynor School

Stephen Gaynor School: Unlocking Each Student's Potential

A pioneer in special education, Stephen Gaynor School is an independent Pre-K, Lower, and Middle School for bright students with learning differences. Founded in 1962, Stephen Gaynor School provides a highly individualized educational program in a rich, rigorous, and nurturing environment in which students gain the skills and confidence necessary to learn, grow, and reach their full potential.

The Gaynor community was at NYC Pride once again! June 28 marked the fourth year that Gaynor faculty, staff, and student...
06/30/2026

The Gaynor community was at NYC Pride once again! June 28 marked the fourth year that Gaynor faculty, staff, and students have joined the NYC Pride March to support the LGBTQIA+ community, and celebrate Pride with the rest of NYC. The march is always a great time, and we are proud to participate. 🐊❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜

The first two weeks of summer camp have been a blast so far! We’re having fun in the sun while keeping skills sharp. 🐊☀️...
06/27/2026

The first two weeks of summer camp have been a blast so far! We’re having fun in the sun while keeping skills sharp. 🐊☀️

We introduce to you… the Class of 2026! On June 12, 52 Blue Cluster students became Gaynor graduates. We are so proud of...
06/18/2026

We introduce to you… the Class of 2026! On June 12, 52 Blue Cluster students became Gaynor graduates. We are so proud of the journey each student took to get to this moment, and the hard work they’ve accomplished. We wish them the best as they move to the next chapter, but remember—once a gator, always a gator! Check the link in our bio for a full graduation recap. 🐊🎓

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The official premiere of Never Again, a Holocaust memorial film project, was held on June 2. This student-created projec...
06/16/2026

The official premiere of Never Again, a Holocaust memorial film project, was held on June 2. This student-created project took place during an elective for our Blue Cluster, where students learned interview techniques, gained film and editing skills, and worked collaboratively to produce a complete documentary. We are so grateful to all of the participants who lent their stories to the film, and our amazing group of program directors—Ms. Adams, Ms. Bentsen, Ms. Dash, and Ms. Laviano—for making this powerful program possible. Watch the full film here: https://vimeo.com/1201861131/5186dd58b4?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci 🐊🎥

To celebrate the last day of school for our Gaynor graduates, we held a breakfast for our students and their families. W...
06/12/2026

To celebrate the last day of school for our Gaynor graduates, we held a breakfast for our students and their families. We celebrated how far each graduate has come in their time at Gaynor, and cheered them on as they prepare to enter the next chapter of their lives. We can’t wait to celebrate even more at graduation! 🐊💚

On June 3, we held our final Breakfast My Way of the school year! For this breakfast, we celebrated Pride and our facult...
06/11/2026

On June 3, we held our final Breakfast My Way of the school year! For this breakfast, we celebrated Pride and our faculty who facilitate the LGBTQIA+ affinity groups at Gaynor. Both faculty and students spoke about what Pride means to them, the importance of creating safe spaces, and how Gaynor has helped them feel that they belong. Check the link in our bio to learn more, and Happy Pride! 🐊🏳️‍🌈

Orange Cluster is rooting for the Knicks! 🐊🧡💙🏀
06/10/2026

Orange Cluster is rooting for the Knicks! 🐊🧡💙🏀

06/09/2026

Last week, the Silver Cluster opened Living Traditions: a Student Museum of Indigenous Culture. This event was the culmination of their year-long exploration of Indigenous groups throughout the Western Hemisphere. Each student designed a visual model representing a meaningful cultural practice or artifact, along with a short presentation to explain its significance. Watch the full video for a quick walkthrough of the museum, and to see all of the models our Silver Cluster students created!

Orange Cluster teacher Jackie Dobish has been at Gaynor since 2014, and for the last five years she’s been a Co-Lead tea...
06/05/2026

Orange Cluster teacher Jackie Dobish has been at Gaynor since 2014, and for the last five years she’s been a Co-Lead teacher with Jackie Kolbert, forming “the Jackies” of Room 404! For the Winter 2026 Gazette, we sat down with Jackie to learn more about her experience at Gaynor, her love of Orange Cluster, and the way the Co-Lead model helps set students up for success. Swipe to learn more, or read the full interview here: https://www.stephengaynor.org/2026/06/05/five-questions-with-jackie-dobish/ 🐊🧡

On May 7 & 8, the Gaynor community was treated to "Shrecktacular" performances of Shrek the Musical Jr.! Our talented Gr...
06/04/2026

On May 7 & 8, the Gaynor community was treated to "Shrecktacular" performances of Shrek the Musical Jr.! Our talented Green and Blue Cluster students put on a ogre-tastic show worth more than a few onions. We are so proud of them! 🐊🎭🧅

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