Admissions

The Cooke Center serves children with special needs between the ages of 2-and-a-half to 21. Each program's admissions procedures are bit different, but one thing remains the same: Cooke is committed to helping every one of its students forge a road to independence and build a bright future. 

Our students live in every borough of the city, reflecting New York's economic and cultural diversity. Many families turn to Cooke because they cannot find public education options that meet the needs of their children. Cooke is committed to maintaining a diverse community of students and to accepting every child who can benefit from our programs, regardless of the family's financial circumstances.