BEST ADULT EDUCATION
One Step Ahead Professional Development
One Step Ahead Professional Development’s prime focus is to enhance educational experiences for every student by delivering first-class professional development workshops for all educators.
Their courses focus on current issues in education coupled with topics that are proven to be vital for fruitful educational practices. All their courses are designed to enhance student performance and strengthen teachers’ pedagogical skills.
They adhere to all proper guidelines of promoting competent, proficient, and professional ideologies.
The instructors develop individual outlines and schedules to ensure that course offerings remain flexible and that topics do not overlap.
They also compare participant surveys to establish which course ideas would be most beneficial for supporting all participants and students.
30 Sheryl Crescent, Smithtown, 516-297-8774 – osainstitute.com
BEST ARTS SCHOOL
Sally Studio Art Center
The school teaches children to exercise the full potential of their creativity.
When kids explore their artistic imagination, they make new discoveries, gain new insights, and reach new levels of understanding of themselves and the world.
Sally Studio Art Center uses education and structure to help kids explore creative possibilities, no matter the skill level.
They provide foundational art training to give kids the skills they need for their artistic journey, and specialized classes like guided portfolio preparation for young people.
The knowledgeable and enthusiastic teachers, small class sizes, and relaxed environment all contribute to student success and empower your child to flourish, both artistically and otherwise.
150 Eileen Way, Unit 8, Syosset, 516-266-2018, sallystudio.org
BEST BEAUTY SCHOOL
Long Island Beauty School
At Long Island Beauty School, students learn both the business and the art of beauty on their journey to becoming a licensed professional cosmetologist or esthetician, because it’s not simply about learning the crafts of hairdressing and cosmetology, it’s about turning those crafts into a fruitful and fulfilling career.
LIBS’ campuses offer courses in shampooing, manicuring, haircutting, hair coloring, skincare, and much more.
Students split time between a classroom setting and on-site salons where they can test their skills on real customers while under the supervision of a licensed professional stylist.
With Long Island Beauty School, you can learn how to turn the art of making people look and feel beautiful into a lifelong career.
544 Rte. 111, Hauppauge, 631-724-0440, libs.edu
BEST COOKING SCHOOL
The Cooking Lab – Port Washington
At this Port Washington recreational cooking school, the hands-on cooking and baking classes for adults, teens and kids ages 8 and up focus on fundamental culinary and pastry skills, seasonal dishes and ethnic flavors.
The Cooking Lab has an after-school program for kids as well as weeklong summer camps and school vacation day classes.
They also host private cooking classes such as birthday parties, corporate team-building events, school field trips and outings for families and friends.
Their kitchen studio is a warm and inviting space that is fully equipped with the finest cookware.
Founded by Port Washington residents Michelle Capobianco and Mathieu Lanfant, The Cooking Lab is designed to inspire creativity and confidence in the kitchen in home cooks of all ages.
160 Main St., Port Washington, 516-570-0050, thecookinglabpw.com
BEST DRIVING SCHOOL
East Meadow Driving School
The new driver jitters melt away when you’re behind the wheel under the watchful eye of a professional driving instructor from East Meadow Driving School.
Learning this useful skill requires much practice with every maneuver supervised by an expert who provides helpful tips to allow you to become a safe driver and pass your road test.
Your experience will impress anyone who becomes your passenger once you are a licensed driver.
2900 Hempstead Tpke. #112, Levittown, 516-579-2988, emdrivingschool.com
BEST MUSIC SCHOOL
New York Musician Center
The New York Musician Center recognizes that Long Island has many talented musicians, and while making the decision to get your music degree or certificate can be an exciting one, it’s also one of the most important decisions you can make to pursue a career in music.
At the New York Musician Center, students can take classes on playing instruments or singing in front of an audience. Both private and group lessons are offered and each lesson is tailored to the individual so that they have to succeed.
The school offers performing opportunities such as recitals and YouTube showcases where students can show off their hard work and progress.
They also offer music therapy and songwriting classes.
701 Bedford Ave., Bellmore, 516-410-7801, nymcmusic.com
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