Yeshiva of East Flatbush

Principal's Message

Welcome to Yeshiva of East Flatbush.

Our yeshiva is founded on the belief that every child is created b'tzelem Elokim, with unique strengths, abilities, and potential waiting to be nurtured. We take pride in providing a warm, structured, and growth-oriented environment where students feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn.

Our dedicated rebbeim, moros, teachers, and therapists work together to ensure that each child receives individualized attention and the tools necessary to thrive academically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. We are committed to high standards of Torah learning and general studies, while also ensuring that students who require support services receive them with professionalism, sensitivity, and excellence.

Thank you for being part of our Yeshiva of East Flatbush family. We look forward to partnering with you in your child's continued success.

Principal, Yeshiva of East Flatbush

Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To cultivate academic success, Torah values, and emotional well-being by providing a nurturing and structured environment where every child can learn, grow, and shine.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be a school where:

Every student feels safe, valued, and supported
Each child receives individualized instruction that meets their needs
Torah and middos are the foundation of every classroom
Families, educators, and therapists collaborate as partners
Students build confidence, resilience, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning

We strive to prepare our students to become thoughtful, capable, and compassionate members of Klal Yisrael.

Academic Programs

Limudei Kodesh

Our Torah studies program builds strong foundations in:

Chumash
Mishnah
Halacha
Tefillah
Jewish values and middos tovos

Rebbeim and moros teach with warmth, clarity, and structured skill progression, ensuring mastery and connection.

General Studies

Our general studies curriculum follows grade-level standards while providing individualized support where needed. Our focus includes:

Reading and literacy development
Writing and communication
Mathematics and critical thinking
Science and social studies
Executive functioning skills

We integrate modern teaching strategies, small-group instruction, and ongoing assessments.

Our Special Education & Support Services

Yeshiva of East Flatbush is committed to ensuring that every student receives the individualized support they need to succeed. We proudly offer a full range of NYC DOE-approved special education services, including:

SETSS – Special Education Teacher Support Services

Our certified special educators work with students individually or in small groups to support reading, writing, math, executive-functioning, and classroom learning skills.

Services include:

Individualized instruction based on IEP/IESP goals
Targeted academic remediation
Progress monitoring and data collection
Collaboration with classroom teachers and families

Speech & Language Therapy

Our licensed speech-language pathologists provide treatment in:

Receptive and expressive language
Articulation and phonological skills
Social/pragmatic language
Vocabulary development
Narrative and comprehension skills

Therapists provide DOE-compliant documentation and progress reports throughout the year.

Occupational Therapy

Our licensed OTs support students in:

Fine-motor development
Handwriting and pencil-grip skills
Visual–motor and perceptual skills
Sensory-regulation strategies
Classroom participation and independence

Therapy is provided through a school-based, functional, and child-centered approach.

Our Professional Team

Our staff includes:

NYS-certified special education teachers
Licensed speech-language pathologists
Licensed occupational therapists
Experienced paraprofessionals
Classroom teachers trained in differentiation and inclusive instruction

All providers meet NYSED and NYC DOE credentialing requirements. Our team participates in ongoing professional development and DOE-sponsored trainings.

Family-Centered Approach

We work closely with parents to ensure every child receives the right level of support.

Families can expect:

Regular communication
Progress updates
Parent meetings
Support with DOE paperwork, IEP/IESP processes, and service coordination

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Yeshiva of East Flatbush follows all NYC DOE and NYSED regulations.

Our internal standards include:

Comprehensive Quality Assurance Plan
Annual Health & Safety compliance
Background checks and credential verification
Ongoing staff training
Regular program review and improvement
ADA-aligned accessibility practices

All documentation, billing, and service logs follow DOE guidelines.

Our Learning Philosophy

We believe that every child can grow, succeed, and shine with the right support.

Our school environment emphasizes:

Respect
Structure
Warmth
Positive reinforcement
Academic excellence
Emotional and social development

We aim to help every student reach their fullest potential.

About Our School

Yeshiva of East Flatbush is a warm, growth-oriented school dedicated to nurturing every child spiritually, academically, and socially.

We provide a structured, supportive learning environment where students receive strong general-studies instruction alongside a rich Torah education.

Our mission is to empower each student with the skills, confidence, and values needed to thrive in school and in life.

Welcome to the Yeshiva of East Flatbush