Graduate student life in Dix Hills, New York

James E. Allen Junior Senior High School, located at 35 Carman Road in Dix Hills, New York, is a specialized secondary school serving students aged 12 through 21 with a range of disabilities that require intensive support. The school focuses on incorporating the Common Core Learning Standards into classroom instruction, while also placing a major emphasis on developing life skills to prepare students for successful placement in a supportive work environment after graduation. Led by Principal Martin Hearney, the school offers a variety of training opportunities for supportive employment, including a Work Activities Center and travel training for independent ambulation within the community. Students also participate in community-based vocational sites to receive training alongside non-disabled individuals.