Points of Pride
Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen is very proud to provide the following to its students and teachers:
- Research-based and evidence-supported instructional programs
- Differentiated learning strategies
- Literacy Program identified as a model for schools in New York State by the International Reading Association for second consecutive year
- Award-winning English as a Second Language (ESL) program
- Comprehensive Summer Literacy, English as a Second Language, Special Education, Music, Fine Arts, and Recreation Programs
- Regional recognition for outstanding musicians and artists
- Effective student/teacher ratio
- High percentage of students meet and exceed proficiency levels on New York State Assessments
- Sustained professional staff development by nationally renowned experts in the fields of English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies
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School/University Partnerships with:
- Teachers College Columbia University
- Bank Street College of Education
- City College of New York
- Stony Brook University - Highly effective academic support programs, including READ 180, Waterford Reading, Handwriting Without Tears, and ReadAbout
- Outstanding Parent/Community Outreach Programs
- Relay for Life
- Parents as Reading Partners (PARP)
- Intergenerational Reading Partners
- ESL Saturday Excursions - Successfully returned many special education students from out-of-district placements to in-district, including our outstanding program for youngsters with autism
- Full spectrum of special services, special education, and gifted and talented programs responsive to diverse needs
- Technology-integrated curriculum utilizing advanced technology tools
- Districtwide character and health education programs
- Year-round student community service
- Award-winning staff members
