La Scuola is an English/Italian bilingual school, offering an international education to a diverse student body. The academically rigorous curriculum provides a strong foundation in liberal arts, mathematics and science; total immersion in foreign languages from the outset; in-depth study and appreciation of American, European and Italian civilizations and cultures. The bilingual curriculum is open to English speaking students, as the languages of learning are both Italian and English. English students not yet familiar with Italian receive special support in this subject. Full immersion and the interaction with children of different nationalities facilitate their learning of a foreign language. Our diplomas are honored both in the United States and in the European Union, and students can transfer from and to other schools in both countries. We are proud to offer an encouraging and stimulating environment, new spacious facilities at Middle School level, and to avail ourselves of skillful and competent teachers.

The purpose of the Lakeshore Christian School to teach that the Lord Jesus Christ is to be preeminent in all of life. This broad principle is the basis for every area of life. The Bible is specific in stating about Christ, "For by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in the earth and He is before all things, and by Him all things consist that in all things He might have the preeminence.". There is a clear, critical difference between the Biblical and the secular viewpoints on a subject. Even though the facts are identical, the Christian school believes that no subject can be taught in the totality of its truth when the Creator is denied or ignored, as is the case in the secular school. Knowledge is understood by recognition of God's rightful place in it. The Lakeshore Christian School provides a sound academic education and a wholesome program which is integrated with the Biblical point of view. This process is natural, as God intended it to be, and not strained or forced. We at Lakeshore Christian School are proud and excited to be working with parents in the education of their children. Our administration and faculty understand the problems that young people face in this day. We love boys and girls, young men and ladies, and have dedicated ourselves to their training. We stand ready any time to assist you and your family in this training for better living. We will also need your complete cooperation, and we trust that we can work together to accomplish this goal.

Latham Christian Academy opened its doors in the fall of 1979 as a ministry of Latham Bible Baptist Church. Through the years the school has served hundreds of families in the Capital District by offering a distinctively Christian educaiton designed to meet the spiritual, academic, and social needs of each child. Our goal is provide a God-centered education from a God-centered worldview. We believe that Christian education is mandated by God for Christian families. Parents are commanded to bring up their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. God has established a testimony in us and has commanded us to make it known to our children so that the generations to come might know God and set their hope in Him. Latham Christian Academy exists to work in partnership with the home and local church in order to give the next generation a truly Christian world and life view. All of our teachers are born-again Christians who pray for their students and seek spiritual, as well as academic, growth in their students. The goal of LCA is to train children to be Christ-like. Biblical principles and positive character traits are taught to all students. Each student attends a Bible class every day and a weekly chapel program on his or her level. Weekly church attendance is required of secondary students and at least one parent.

The Laurel Hill School is a vibrant learning community dedicated both to excellence in education and to improving the quality of individual student life. With helping hands, Laurel Hill encourages students to initiate journeys culminating in the establishment of individuality.

Children are the key to our nations prosperity and well being. Every child deserves to have a great education. The Learning Tree School is one of New York City's finest independent educational institutions. Our curriculum covers fine arts, language, advanced mathematics and science just to mention a few. There are also great after school resources such as the dance and drama club, chess and even a sign language club.

Leonard E Burket Christian School serves both Christian and non-Christian student from eastern Long Island.

Leptondale Christian Academy (LCA) offers a Christ-centered academic experience for students in grades Pre-K through 8. The school is a ministry of Leptondale Bible Church and serves Christian families in the Orange, Ulster and Dutchess County vicinity. Our academic curriculum is fast paced and challenging, enabling students to meet and surpass both state and national standards. The program of study at LCA has been developed from a combination of Christian curriculums [A Beka, BJU and ASCI] and is consistent with the philosophy and purpose of the school. Math, science literature, grammar and history are all taught daily by qualified caring teachers.

The Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf seeks to be an exemplary education, service and research institution for the deaf and hard of hearing in Metropolitan New York City and the country. Its special emphases are collaborating with the deaf and hard of hearing to realize their full potential in both the deaf and hard of hearing worlds; working with individuals - and their families - of all ages, races, creeds, colors, ethnicities, languages, genders, sexual preferences and socio-economic situations and with a wide range of capacities, interests, and needs; ensuring mastery of expressive and receptive communication skills by individuals at every point along the spectrum of deaf to hard of hearing; designing, constructing and using the evolving information technologies to best advantage; and taking a leading position - in concert with the deaf and hard of hearing communities - in articulating the multifaceted challenges, opportunities and needs for services of the deaf and hard of hearing.

Lima Christian School is a private K-12 Christian school located in the Honeoye Falls - Lima school district in the village of Lima, NY. We serve about twenty school districts in the area. Lima Christian School is a ministry of Lima Baptist Church. The purpose of Lima Christian School is to provide a Christ-centered educational environment that will consist of quality, scholarly instruction, integrated with Biblical truth as it applies to all areas of life and learning; allow the student to fully develop his/her God-given potential in all aspects of life: academic, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual; and afford an opportunity for each student to grow in spiritual awareness realizing the need for Christ as Savior and for a commitment to His service.

Linden Sda School is a Seventh-day Adventist school located in Laurelton, NY Our school is part of the world-wide Seventh-day Adventist school network. The Seventh-day Adventist educational system includes elementary and high schools, colleges and universities in countries around the globe. Our staff are committed to providing quality education in a Christ-filled environment. The Linden Seventh-day Adventist School provides an educational environment of Christ-centered classes and activities that assist the home and the church in the development of responsible citizens for now and for eternity. Seventh-day Adventists have a unique set of beliefs. Children are taught to incorporate these beliefs into their lifestyles. The Linden SDA School has been established to provide Christian education for students in grades one through eight. The school recognizes its responsibility to guide each students to develop a meaning relationship with God, family, community and the government. Central to its philosophy is a belief in God as the creator and Sustainer of the Universe and the recognition of man as a child of God and a steward of this world. When sin entered the world man lost his perfection, was cast out of Eden and lost the privilege of face to face communication with God.

Little River Community School is an alternative school serving 24 students, grades K-12, in a three-room schoolhouse, in Canton, NY. At Little River, we have a fundamental trust in children and their inherent motivation to learn about their world. Children are given the opportunity to embark on their quest for knowledge and understanding at their own pace. We provide many resources for this journey, including experience, support, encouragement, a variety of hands-on learning materials and opportunities for field trips. With a student-teacher ratio of 6:1, we create the "one-room school house" model where students of all ages work together in the same class. Children are encouraged to understand and relate to the changing world around them. Given the opportunity, the students develop self-reliance and confidence, enabling them to make decisions and to take responsibility for the results of their actions. We nurture continued self-motivation rather than dependence on external motivation. Little River students are encouraged to help one another and learn through cooperation.

Living Word Academy conducts classes covering pre-school and grades K-12. The Academy provides formal academic instruction, which in our contemporary culture cannot be totally or adequately provided by parents alone, but which supports and complements their efforts, in a totally Christian setting and from a Spirit-filled Christian perspective. The goal is to prepare the younger generation so they will be obedient to the Lord when they become the Church leaders of tomorrow.

The Long Island School for the Gifted (LISG) is a unique and exciting school for grades K-9. We are a community dedicated to providing an outstanding education for academically gifted children where they are nurtured and treasured. We offer an academically challenging and nurturing environment. Although technically not a neighborhood school, there is a true sense of community within our walls. Class size is small, typically sixteen, as is the student/faculty ratio. This provides numerous opportunities for student/teacher interactions and enables us to focus on the needs of each child in our crusade to provide challenging material that will encourage and nurture an intrinsic love of learning in each of our students.

The Lorge School is a special education program which serves the needs of emotionally disturbed and learning disabled students. Founded in 1961 by a group of parents who were advocating for the special needs of their children, the school has become a place where the staff provides a warm, nurturing environment. The focus is on the strengths and talents of each student. The goal is to concentrate on each student's unique learning style and to individualize the program in order to optimize learning and emphasize potential for academic, social and emotional growth. All students receive individual and group counseling, provided by licenses Social Workers. Where indicated in the Individual Education Plan, some students receive Speech and Occupational therapy. A staff of specially trained individuals is available to assist in implementing behavior intervention plans where necessary.

Loudonville Christian School will provide the children of Christian families in the Capital District Region with a dynamic and accessible Christ-centered education that maximizes the gifts and abilities of every student and preparing each to be salt and light in the world. The purpose of the school is to help Christian parents give their children a Christian education. This is in keeping with the founders of the school who stated that they wanted to offer "a God-centered education with high scholastic standards."

Our philosophy emanates from the work of renowned educators John Dewey, Jean Piaget, Haim Ginott and current educational research. Our curriculum evolves from an understanding of the stages of cognitive, social/emotional, artistic, and physical development. It promotes active, collaborative learning with an emphasis on analytical thinking and problem solving. Lowell

Little Red School House goal is to educate students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners and to pursue academic excellence and individual achievement, in a context of respect for others and service to the community. We believe that learning should be active and experiential, with the school providing abundant opportunities for students to excel. We accept students with a range of abilities and talents who can take full advantage of a rich and demanding academic program in which each student is both challenged and supported. We seek to create within the school a community built on understanding and respecting others. Thus, our student body traditionally reflects the racial and cultural diversity of our city, and our curriculum is built on inter-disciplinary studies to promote understanding of many cultures. While individual achievement is encouraged and rewarded, our program underscores the value of shared goals, friendship and cooperation in mastering difficult tasks. The progressive ideals that in 1921 gave life and inspiration to the school

LYA was founded in 1946, in response to the Greater Springfield Jewish community's need for a quality Jewish day school. In 1999, LYA became the first Jewish day school to be accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The more than 120 students that the school serves each year from across the spectrum of Jewish life includes orthodox, conservative, reform and unaffiliated families. The Yeshiva Academy was founded on the principles of Chabad philosophy, which is a way of life that integrates the love of G-d, intellectual knowledge and understanding of the Torah, and the appreciation of the uniqueness of every individual of the community. Our administration and staff implement this philosophy in all areas of Judaic and secular studies while fostering a supportive environment for all our students. The Mission of the Yeshiva Academy is to provide and promote the highest quality Judaic and secular education to a diverse community of Jewish children. Our aim is to cultivate students to reach personal excellence, and to be responsible members of American society. Within a warm nurturing environment, our focus is to inspire a love for learning, develop academic and social skills, and foster responsibility in each individual child.

Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge (LES), has been a place of education, enlightenment, respect, caring and concern since its founding by Bethlehem Lutheran Church in 1957. We offer a high quality education to a multi-religious school population in a nurturing, yet challenging environment. Classes are for children from nursery through 8th grade. Our tradition of academic excellence is virtually unmatched. From a student's earliest years we engage in challenging academic inquiry and the search for guiding Christian values. At a time when instilling strong moral and ethical values is increasingly important, our commitment to Christian education makes LES unique among schools. Equally important are developing strong personal character, self-esteem, leadership, self-discipline, respect for others, social responsibility and community service, tolerance, and an appreciation for all that God provides. LES grew out of the commitment of Bethlehem Lutheran Church to provide a solid education in a moral environment.

The LFNY's mission is to prepare its students to be responsible citizens equipped for the world of tomorrow. To accomplish this, the School primarily and fundamentally relies on the French language, classical educational system and culture. Our mission comprises three basic objectives, each one equally crucial to our students' complete education Academic excellence, Physical, psychological, and emotional equilibrium, and a responsible citizenship. The LFNY promotes self-respect and the respect of others by following strict rules of conduct in a community spirit and with an acceptance of diversity.