COVID 19 UPDATE as of 6/18/2020: School Reopening Models

Although League School students returned to campus for in-person learning on July 13, we developed three learning models for the upcoming school year in accordance with Department of Elementary and Secondary Education guidelines. League School will open on September 8th with in-person learning but will continue to offer remote learning for any students still not ready…

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Collaboration Helps Ensure Successful School Reopening

After much preparation and teamwork, over 60 students returned to the League School campus on July 13 for in-person learning. Through the collaboration of staff, parents, the Mass Association of 766 Approved Private Schools (maaps), the state, and Board of Directors, the first month has run relatively smoothly, and our students are adjusting to their…

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Executive Director Search Committee and Friends Member Appointed to Board

Ron Katz, the Friends of League representative to the Executive Director Search Committee, was elected in June to League’s Board of Directors. Ron is Senior Director of National Accounts for Agile Fleet, a national provider of fleet and mobility management software systems. He has more than 30 years of experience working within the transportation, fleet…

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Newest Friends of League School Member Brings Unparalleled Expertise in Special Education

The League School of Greater Boston recently welcomed its newest Friends member, James Major, the retired long-time Executive Director of the state’s special education trade association, the Massachusetts Association of C766 Approved Private Schools (maaps). For 30 years, Jim led the organization that advocates for over 160 private and special education Massachusetts day and residential…

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maaps Plays Instrumental Role in Helping Special Ed Schools Navigate COVID-19

Since COVID-19 first hit the United States, there’s been a lot of unknowns for the special education industry: day school facility closings; remote learning; residential program continuity; tuition payment issues; safety protocols; transportation funding; and return to campus logistics. “Our population includes the medically and emotionally fragile, and we needed to mobilize quickly and efficiently,”…

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