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Green Chimneys Featured on Restorative Works! Podcast

January 29, 2025

Jenna Eckna, Vice President of Social Services at Green Chimneys, joined host Claire de Mèzerville-López on the Restorative Works! Podcast to share her experiences with Restorative Practice and how it’s implemented alongside Green Chimneys’ therapeutic education program and clinical support for students with special needs.

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Supporting the Community

The safe and supportive environment established for all who attend, and work at, Green Chimneys is the product of a philosophy and practice called Restorative Practice. This recognized social model promotes effective conflict management and open communication, the foundation for maintaining a psychologically safe environment… Read More

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New York State 853 School

Green Chimneys School is designed for children who have been unsuccessful in a traditional educational setting. As a NYS-approved special education school, we offer a structured and therapeutic educational experience. Small class sizes, high staff-to-student ratio, well-trained clinicians and educators, and a safe, supportive school environment are just a few things that make Green Chimneys the right choice for many students with special needs.

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Gyrfalcon

Crowned the best for falconry in medieval times, gyrfalcons were once reserved for kings. As the largest falcon in the world, with exquisite plumage ranging from bright white to deep charcoal, gyrs are revered for their powerful skill of flight. Their long wings make hunting waterfowl from 3,000-feet-high a feasible and fantastical feat. This falcon was flown in the sport of falconry for several years.