You Believe in,
Your Child.
At IVDU, We
Do, Too.

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Like you, we see your child —wholly, fully, and unconditionally for who they are now and who they can be, given the right resources
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More than a school

IVDU is an ecosystem of support for students with mild-to-moderate learning, social, and developmental differences. At IVDU, learning differences don't define a student's potential–they inspire us to rethink education, challenge assumptions, and open new possibilities.
And every day, our students show us just how far they can go.

Whatever your vision is for your child's future, we're here to help them reach it.

At IVDU, we help students:

Learn in a way that works for them
Develop the tools to form meaningful relationships
Feel included, capable, and proud of who they are
Pass their Regents or hit other academic milestones
Earn a driver's license and gain real-world independence
Discover a career they love and excel in

Most of all, we help them grow into independent, capable adults who believe in themselves and know how to navigate life with confidence.

vision

The values that turn potential into progress

1 Every student is a world

We don’t just see a student behind a desk—we see a universe of potential. IVDU invests fully in every student with an education plan that’s thoughtfully designed, personalized, and built to help them thrive their way.

2 Education built for life

We’re not just teaching subjects—we’re shaping futures, nurturing potential, and helping students grow into confident, capable adults.

3 Possibility, not disability

At IVDU, “I can’t” is never part of the vocabulary. With an open mind, a winning vision, and the right support, we help our students go farther than they thought possible. And we show up every day expecting that they will.

Meet IVDU's
Dream Team

Rabbi Michoel Druin
Head of School
DruinO@ou.org
Miriam Reifer
Financial Director
ReiferM@ou.org
Chavie Kahn
Upper & Middle Boys School – Brooklyn
KahnC@ou.org
Malky Halberstam
Upper & Middle Girls School – Brooklyn
HalberstamM@ou.org
Deborah Katz
Five Towns Elementary School
Debkatz@ou.org
Rabbi Raphael Bernstein
Upper Boys School – Lakewood
Raphael.Bernstein@ou.org
Elisheva Betjackov
Admissions/Tuition Director & Counsel
BetjackovE@ou.org
Devora Miriam Shreibman
Director of Operations
ShreibmanD@ou.org