We Are All Long Islanders

Long Island is a great place to live but there is still a lot of work that needs to be done. Now through October 26th, It's Our Island is working to raise money for local, LI-based nonprofits.  By contributing to the One Island Giving campaign, you can know your dollars will be used to make a stronger Long Island for ALL Long Islanders. 

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The mission of The Hagedorn Little Village School(HLVS) Jack Joel Center for Special Children is to provide the finest educational and therapeutic programs to infants, pre-school and elementary school children with a wide range of developmental delays and disabilities. We strive  to help each child we serve achieve their highest potential, educationally, emotionally and socially by creating a nurturing environment for the child and a supportive framework for their families.

​​​M​ISSION STATEMENT

​OUR PHILOSOPHY

• To facilitate each child in achieving his or her highest potential socially, educationally and emotionally.
  
• To provide support and direction to families.
  
• To collaborate with outside service providers in fulfilling this mission.
  

 In this work we are committed to the values of:

• Compassionate care for all we serve.
• Deep respect for the dignity of each child.
  
• Integrity in all our business dealings.
  
• Providing ongoing professional development to our staff to ensure that our children receive the most current and effective instruction and therapeutic interventions.