Gersh Academy
Gersh Academy to Help Distribute 10,000 toys to Children in Puerto Rico
Staff at Gersh Academy International in Puerto Rico are helping to distribute 10,000 toys collected by Operation Toy Story, a group put together to send aid to children in need in the wake of Hurricane Maria. Read more
Now Offering Teacher Certification Training
Gersh Academy is a NYS approved provider for “Training in the needs of children with autism!” Read more
Gersh Academy, Puerto Rico to Re-Open Following Hurricane Maria
Gersh Academy in Puerto Rico will reopen Monday, October 9, 2017, for full academics and therapeutic services. Read more
Gersh Experience Student Places 2nd in Titan Run 5k Course!
It is with great honor that we announce Gersh Experience student, Brandon Martin, placed 2nd in his division in the Titan Run 5k Obstacle Course this past weekend in Long Island! Read more
Autism Day at Six Flags Great Adventure – May 3rd 2018
A sensory friendly event for individuals on the autism spectrum, their teachers, families, and friends. Read more
Interview with Kevin Gersh – LI News Radio
Listen to Kevin Gersh, Gersh Academy’s Founder/Chief Autism Officer, on Long Island News Radio! Read more
Gersh Academy Graduation 2017
Graduation day is always a great reminder to all of us of what is important, helping children, changing lives. Read more
Gersh Honored as NASET School of Excellence
Selection as a NASET School of Excellence is the highest honor a private special education school can achieve through the professional association. Read more
Gersh Academy Featured in Autism Parenting Magazine
Gersh Academy has been featured in Autism Parenting Magazine’s Guide to Schools and Educational Facilities! Read more
Dr. Shore Discusses the “Three A’s of Autism”
Dr. Stephen Shore, co-lead of the Autistic Health Project, speaks about what he calls the ‘Three A’s of Autism’ Read more
COMING SOON – Gersh Academy at Cougar Mountain
Introducing the country’s first school for individuals on the autism spectrum attached to a zoo. Read more
Swim Team Screening at Gersh Academy
Gersh Academy is hosting a screening of the award-winning new documentary film Swim Team. Read more
Gersh Academy Approved as an OPWDD Employment Training Program partner
We are pleased to announce that we have been approved as an OPWDD Employment Training Program partner. Read more
Gersh Academy Named as a TJX Companies National Community Partner
This gives our students the opportunity to intern at the TJ Maxx, Marshal’s and Home Goods stores on Long Island. Read more
Gersh Academy Students Benefit from Equine Therapy
Equine therapy is a form of experiential therapy that involves interactions between persons with special needs and horses. Read more