Computer Learning

Computer technology is becoming an integral part of our everyday lives. NIS includes computer technology as an important component of our curriculum.

Every classroom has a computer and we have a computer lab in our new library media center. In addition to teaching computer skills, we use educational software that focuses on development of language, pre-academic cognitive skills, eye hand coordination and visual discrimination.

Assistive Technology

Many students have difficulty with fine motor, communication and self help skills. Assistive technology provides state-of-the-art products to help students reach their full potential.

The equipment is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities.

Horseback Riding

The pleasure and sense of accomplishment that accompanies the sport of horseback riding has proven to be just the beginning of the benefits for children with disabilities.

Research has shown that riding a horse helps a child’s flexibility, balance and muscle strength. In addition, the rider experiences growth in self esteem, confidence and independence. The NIS program, established in 2002, provides a program adapted to meet the physical and emotional needs of each participating child.

• • Designed for NIS preschoolers with disabilities to support developmental growth.
• • Program takes place at a local stable.
• • Program offered on weekday afternoons for 6 consecutive weeks.
• • Reasonable tuition fee.
• • Parent participation required .

Saturday Enrichment Progams

This popular program is designed to meet the needs of our families and our community. Many families appreciate the opportunity to provide enjoyable learning experiences in a relaxed, fun atmosphere in our child centered environment. Parents and children can participate together, along with families from our local community. Children are not required to be enrolled as NIS students in order to participate.

• • For children with and without disabilities, ages 2-5
• • Courses offered on Saturday mornings for 6-8 weeks
• • Variety of courses may include science, dance, gym, cooking, crafts
• • Reasonable tuition fee
• • Parents welcome

Library/Media Center

In January, 2008, NIS opened a newly constructed addition to our facility, our new library media center.  We have created a warm and inviting environment in which children can experience a variety of early literacy activities. In addition, this center serves as an information and materials resource for parents and NIS professionals. 

 A broad spectrum of materials are available including fiction and non-fiction children’s books, bilingual books,  educational software, professional magazines, and books for parents and professionals on early childhood education and family issues.  In this center you will find:

• • Lending Library for children, parents, and professionals.
• • Computers and Educational Software
• • Story Time Area
• • Listening Center
• • Puppets and Props Area