At P255Q, we believe in the unlimited potential of every student.
We are a District 75 school located across ten site locations in Queens that educates children with autism and other developmental disabilities from kindergarten through 12th grade. P255Q is a welcoming and innovative community where every student has a voice, every family is a partner, and every staff member works collaboratively to help learners grow in academics, communication, social-emotional and activities of daily living skills to promote independence. Our mission at P255Q is to empower students through evidence-based instruction, individualized support, and strong family partnerships, preparing them for independence and a meaningful life beyond school.
At P255Q we are an innovative, welcoming, and reflective learning community where every student, family, and staff member feels valued, seen, heard, and safe. We foster sustainable student growth across academics, communication, social-emotional and activities of daily living skills; preparing all learners for independence and meaningful post-secondary outcomes. We believe literacy is a life skill and fundament alright, and we ensure every student has a voice to express their learning, wants and needs. Together, with families as partners and staff as collaborators; we create a culture of shared responsibility and high expectations for all learners.
Our mission at P255Q, is to empower students with autism and other developmental disabilities to achieve independence and an improved quality of life through individualized, evidence-based instruction. We follow both NYC Public Schools and District 75 curricular guidance, including NYC Reads and NYC Solves initiatives, while using formative and summative assessments to drive instruction and provide tiered interventions based on individual student needs. Our staff collaborate as a professional learning community by analyzing data, engaging in targeted professional development, and implementing best practices such as Structured Teaching, tenets of Applied Behavior Analysis, and positive behavior supports. We aim to enrich the connection between school, home, and community by equipping all families with tools and training to extend student learning and skill development acquired in school across all environments.
NYC Public Schools (NYCPS)
School Year Calendar 2025-2026
This is the 2025–26 school year calendar for all 3K–12 NYCPS public schools. If your child attends a private, parochial, charter school, NYC Early Education Center (NYCEEC) or Family Childcare Program, please contact your child’s school for information about their calendar.
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