Otto Specht School

Otto Specht School The Otto Specht School is operated by Threefold Educational Center in cooperation with the Rudolf Steiner Fellowship Foundation and the Fellowship Community.

Otto Specht School offers a developmentally appropriate academic and artistic curriculum in small, individualized classes for children with developmental delays, social and sensory sensitivities, and learning challenges (K-12). Based on the enlightened and carefully drawn insights into child development of Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925), the Otto Specht School is designed for children with learning di

fferences, alternative learning styles, and sensory and social sensitivities. Classes have a ratio of no more than one teacher to five children, and each child benefits from an individualized pedagogical program designed to address her or his particular needs. Academic work is integrated with dramatic, visual, musical and movement arts, as well as practical skills including cooking, weaving, woodwork, metalwork, farming and animal care. "Whether gathering eggs from the chicken coop, harvesting chard, sewing a doll, studying history, or building a bench, the education we offer is not defined by the walls of a classroom: the world is our classroom."

☀️ Summer Camp is here! ☀️ Sunshine, adventures, creativity, friendship, and lots of outdoor fun ahead!
06/15/2026

☀️ Summer Camp is here! ☀️

Sunshine, adventures, creativity, friendship, and lots of outdoor fun ahead!

06/12/2026

☀️ A perfect way to kick off summer break!

Swimming, sunshine, and smiles at The Pond. 💦

Thank you to our students, families, and staff for an incredible year. Here's to a wonderful summer! 💚

06/12/2026

Bowling, OSS-style! 🎳Celebrating the close of another fantastic school year with fun, physical challenge, and friendship...
06/11/2026

Bowling, OSS-style! 🎳

Celebrating the close of another fantastic school year with fun, physical challenge, and friendship!

06/10/2026

🥽 Grab your gear - it's POND time! 🩳

Our first swim of the season at our beloved Threefold Pond was a joyous celebration! Summer, here we come!

🧭 3rd/4th Grade Camping Trip! 🌲The trip to North-South Lake was filled with firsts. First overnight school trip. First n...
06/09/2026

🧭 3rd/4th Grade Camping Trip! 🌲

The trip to North-South Lake was filled with firsts. First overnight school trip. First night away from family. First time facing some very big feelings.

Some students arrived feeling anxious and unsure.

But step by step, they became brave explorers.

They hiked mountain trails, shared meals, slept in tents, supported one another, and discovered that courage isn't the absence of fear—it's doing something even when you're afraid.

The joy, pride, and confidence they brought home were worth every challenge along the way.

We are so proud of these brave explorers for facing their fears and discovering just how capable they are. 💚

🎨 Field Trip Day at The Met!A group of OSS students recently visited The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York to experi...
06/05/2026

🎨 Field Trip Day at The Met!

A group of OSS students recently visited The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York to experience the incredible Raphael exhibition.

Witnessing great works of art firsthand invites careful observation, thoughtful reflection, a deeper appreciation for beauty and human creativity - and some silly posing, too. 😉

Dear DrinkLMNT ,Thank you for keeping us salty! 💧⚡ Our OSS 5K runners stayed balanced and hydrated thanks to your genero...
06/01/2026

Dear DrinkLMNT ,

Thank you for keeping us salty! 💧⚡

Our OSS 5K runners stayed balanced and hydrated thanks to your generous donation of electrolyte packets!

We’re so grateful for your partnership!

SWAG BAGS!Every runner who joined us at the OSS 5K to Farm (and Back) went home with a little extra joy thanks to amazin...
05/30/2026

SWAG BAGS!

Every runner who joined us at the OSS 5K to Farm (and Back) went home with a little extra joy thanks to amazing donations from 🛒 Wegmans and 💚 Endeavor 21+ Foundation !

Thank you for helping us create a welcoming and celebratory experience for our runners, families, and community members. Your generosity directly supported the students of OSS, and we are incredibly grateful for your partnership!

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260 Hungry Hollow Road
Chestnut Ridge, NY
10977

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+18453525020

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