Speech Language Pathology & Audiology Fall 2015
Student Academic Service-Learning Internship Packet
Queens Sites
Updated 9.3.15
Heart Share First Step Early Childhood Center
For Speech Language Pathology & Audiology Students
115-15 101st Ave
Richmond Hill, NY 11419
Agency Contact
Assistant Director, Kathy Toal
718.441.5333
Kathy.Toal@heartshare.org
Nature and Purpose of Agency
Heart Share Human Services of NY is a non-profit human services agency dedicated to bettering the lives of
people in need of special services and support. Heart Share is a dynamic, caring agency serving children,
adults and families city-wide. First Step serves children from three through five years of age.
Tasks Available for Students
First step has preschool classrooms for children with varied special needs, i.e. speech and language
delays/disorders, cognitive impairments, social emotional delays and autism spectrum disorders. Students
from St. John’s will have an opportunity to directly work in the classrooms. First Step has integrated
classrooms, self contained classrooms, including several designed to meet the needs of the autistic learner.
Time Requirements
 Only accepts 15 or less students
 2 hours a week for 10 weeks
Student Awareness/Special Instructions
 Medical form (on file) Department of Health Medical completed within last year; form is attached.
 Interview with Assistant Director required
 Copy of updated medical, TB and physical exam within the year must be presented on first day of
service. Please complete the attached memo at the end of this packet and bring to the Health Office in
DaSilva Hall for copies of your medical records; free of charge).
 Fingerprinting:
o Please contact Kathy Toal (contact information above) for information; student is responsible for
fee of $134.00
Agency Directions
Public Transportation
Take the “A” train to Lefferts Blvd. Walk 2 blocks North of the station to 101 Ave. The school is on the corner
between 116th and 115th Street.
From the Jamaica Bus terminal, take the Q8 which runs on 101 Ave to 177th street stop.
Driving Directions
From Manhattan
Take the Grand Central Parkway to the Van Wyck Expressway South towards Kennedy Airport. Take the Van
Wyck to the Atlantic Ave. exit. Stay on the service road of the Van Wyck to 101 Ave. and make a RIGHT.
Stay on 101 Ave. about 2 miles to the school. School will be on the right, between 116th and 115th Street.
From Long Island
Take the Belt Parkway west towards Kennedy Airport to the Van Wyck Expressway North to Liberty Ave. exit.
Take the service Road of the Van Wyck upon exiting past Liberty Ave. to 101 ave. Make a LEFT. The school
is about 2 miles on the Right, between 116th and 115th street
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PS 51Q
For Speech Language Pathology & Audiology Students
87-45 117 Street
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
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Agency Contact
Andrea Kelly (Primary Contact)
Parent Coordinator
718-850-0738 Ext. 1021
Akelly8@schools.nyc.gov
Roxanne Russo
Secretary
718-850-0738
Rrusso2@schools.nyc.gov
Nature and Purpose of Agency
Public School 51, Early Childhood Center, strives to create the best opportunity for all students to learn in a
creative and nurturing environment. The entire school community endeavors to provide excellence in
education by developing a community of lifelong learners. In an atmosphere rich with cultural diversity, we
provide a program that sets the highest standards for all students while celebrating individuality and
encouraging creativity. Taken from: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/27/Q051/default.htm.
Tasks Available for Students
Observe and assist the Speech Therapist and/or classroom teachers in improving student performance in the
areas of speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language and oral motor skills.
Time Requirements
 2 students per semester
 Monday through Thursday anytime between 8:00am-2:20pm.
 2 hours a week for 10 weeks
 Will begin 1st week in October
Student Awareness/Special Instructions
 Please contact the Parent Coordinator, Andrea Kelly, early in the semester to schedule your service
and let her know which program you would like to serve with and when you are available to serve.
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A recent PPD test is required to serve at the school. You must have had this test completed
within the last 12 months to serve at PS 51Q. Your medical records can be provided free of charge by
bringing the Medical Records release form to the nurse in DaSilva Hall. This form can be picked up from your
professor, from the Office of AS-L in Lourdes Hall, or printed from our website.
Agency Directions
Public Transportation
Take the Q31 towards Sutphin Blvd. Exit Jamaica/Parsons Blvd. Walk to Jamaica Center- Parsons/Archer
Blvd. Take the J train towards Broad Street. Ride two stops and exit at 121 Street. Walk to 117 Street. Turn
left and walk halfway down the block. (About 30 minutes from STJ).
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Driving Directions
Take the Grand Central Parkway West, Make a slight left onto the Jackie Robinson Parkway West. Take Exit
6, Metropolitan Avenue. Turn left on Metropolitan Avenue. Turn Right on Lefferts Blvd. Turn right on 89
Avenue. Turn right on 117 Street and walk halfway down the block. (About 10 minutes from STJ)
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St. Mary’s Kids Healthcare System for Children
For Speech Language Pathology & Audiology Students
29-01 216th Street
Bayside, NY 11360
Agency Contact
Jillian Quinn
Case Manager for Pediatric Day Healthcare Program
718-281-8508
jquinn@stmaryskids.org
Nature and Purpose of Agency
St. Mary's mission is to improve the health and quality of life for children with special needs and life-limiting
conditions and their families. St. Mary’s is New York's largest and most experienced provider of long-term
care to children with medically complex conditions and New York's City's only post-acute care facility for
children.
Tasks Available for Students
Volunteers are needed for recreational Activities, homework help, socialization, medical day care and more.
Time Requirements
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20-30 students
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Monday through Friday 9am-2pm 4pm-6pm.
o (*No activity between 2-3pm)
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Saturday 10am-3pm
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Sunday 11am-3pm
Student Awareness/Special Instructions
 NOTE: You must bring a copy of your medical records with you to this site. A copy can be obtained
free of charge from the nurse in DaSilva Hall. Please complete the attached memo at the end of this
packet and bring it to DaSilva Hall; PPD & Flu Shot within the year must be presented on first day of
service
 Completion of a volunteer packet, which includes a background check. Packet will be emailed by
Jillian Quinn (see information above).
Agency Directions
Public Transportation
7 train to Flushing IRT to Main Street Flushing. – (BUS) Q13 Bus (Fort Totten Bus) to 29th Ave. & Bell Blvd.
Walk East (Toward water) on 29th Ave. to 216th Street and Hospital entrance.
Driving Directions
From Manhattan Midtown Tunnel to LIE East (495 East); Exit Clearview Expressway North (295 North).
Proceed on Clearview to Exit 6A, 35th Ave. At first light, turn right onto 35th Ave. Turn left at the third light
onto Bell Blvd. Turn right onto 29th Ave. and proceed down 29th Ave. to Hospital entrance / parking.
From Long Island LIE West (495 West) to Clearview Expressway North (295 North). Proceed on Clearview to
Exit 6A, 35th Ave. At first light, turn right onto 35th Ave. Turn left at the third light onto Bell Blvd. Turn right
onto 29th Ave. and proceed down 29th Ave. to Hospital entrance / parking.
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From Westchester / Bronx I 95 South (or Hutchinson River Parkway South) to Throgs Neck Bridge; Proceed
onto Clearview Expressway South. Take first exit, 26th Ave. Turn left at the light at end of exit ramp onto
26th Ave. Proceed to Bell Blvd and make a right. Then turn left onto 28th Ave, Turn right onto 216th Street
and proceed to Hospital entrance / parking.
Brooklyn Belt Parkway to Cross Island Parkway North. Continue on Cross Island to Northern Blvd. West Exit.
Proceed on Northern Blvd. and turn right onto Bell Blvd. Proceed on Bell on 29th Ave. Turn right onto 29th
Ave. and proceed down 29th Ave. to Hospital entrance / parking. Back to Top By Long Island Railroad
Port Washington Branch to Bayside Station and exit onto Bell Blvd. Q13 Bus on Bell Blvd. to 29th Ave. Walk
East on 29th Ave. to 216th street and Hospital entrance. (Taxi service also available at Bayside Station
Platform.)
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Bright Beginnings in Queens Village, Inc.
For Speech Pathology & Audiology Students
80-45 Winchester Blvd, Building 61
Queens Village, NY 11427
Agency Contact
Morgan Zajkowski, Community Engagement Coordinator
718-264-3860
bbqv@verizon.net (Indicate SJU AS-L in the subject line)
Nature and Purpose of Agency
Non-profit child care center for New York State employees and the community at large serving children
between the ages of 8 weeks and five years of age. Our objectives are to promote physical, social,
emotional, and cognitive skills through the use of developmentally appropriate materials and activities.
Tasks Available for Students
One-to-one or small groups work with children between 2 and 5 years of age in various learning centers
within classrooms.
Time Requirements
Monday-Friday
9 am – 12 pm
2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Student Awareness/Special Instructions
Student hours can be arranged through the director.
NOTE: You must bring a copy of your medical records with you to this site. A copy can be obtained free
of charge from the nurse in DaSilva Hall. Please complete the attached memo at the end of this packet
and bring it to DaSilva Hall.
Agency Directions
Public Transportation
Q46 at Union Turnpike eastbound to Winchester Blvd. Walk on Winchester (past Lifeline Center for
Child Development) to first traffic light. Enter parking lot on left. Building is to the right of lot. Our
entrance is at the rear.
Driving Directions
Union Turnpike East to Winchester Blvd. Make a right on Winchester to first traffic light. Make a left into
parking lot. We are located on the right hand side. Entrance is at rear.
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Speech Language Pathology & Audiology Fall 2015
Student Academic Service-Learning Internship Packet
Staten Island Sites
Updated 9.3.15
Seaman’s Society for Children and Families
For Speech Language Pathology & Audiology Students – Staten Island Students
50 Bay St.
Staten Island, NY 10304
Agency Contact Name
Paul Schooling
pauls@roots-wings.org
Please email: Yessenia Gonzalez at yessenia.gonzalez11@my.stjohns.edu to schedule your
service with Seaman’s Society.
Nature and Purpose of Agency
Seaman’s Society provides services and support to people living in Staten Island and
Brooklyn. Services include foster care and adoption, youth programs and domestic
violence prevention.
Tasks Available for Students
Reading help for 1st through 12th graders; most of the kids are involved in other Seaman’s Society
programs.
Time Requirements
Reading help: Monday through Friday 3:00 to 5:00 (2 hours a week for 10 weeks)
Can accept up to 25 students to work one on one with students at Seaman’s
Student Awareness/Special Instructions
 Students are required to serve a minimum of 3 full shifts at this site. The procedure now is
that all students must do a background check and get fingerprinted. Upon arrival the
students will have to fill out a form with Andrea Montalvo to do a background check. After
doing so, the students will be permitted to begin working and tutoring that same day.
Additionally, Andrea Montalvo will also provide students with information of where to get
fingerprinted. The students must schedule their fingerprinting prior to their 2nd visit at the site.
 Students are required to get fingerprinted:
 Fingerprinting:
 Please use link: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tsei/ospra/
o Takes you to www.IdentoGo.com (877)-472-6915
o Please use this ORI Number: TEACH
o Student will have to cover the cost of fingerprinting application fee is $99.70
**however once completed it could be used for licensure
Agency Directions:
Driving directions
Left out of University main entrance. Left onto Eddy St. Right onto Victory Blvd. Left onto Bay Street. 50
Bay St. is on the left
Public Transportation
Take ferry shuttle service to St. George Ferry Terminal. Walk to Richmond Terrace. Go left onto
Richmond Terrace and follow it around to Bay Street. 50 Bay Street is on the right.
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