Posts by Tim McCabe
Thank You for Supporting the 2020 Virtual Challenge!
Thank you to all who supported League School and our 2020 Virtual Challenge! While we wish we could have come together to celebrate the day and our students, we really enjoyed seeing all the great videos and photos you shared. With your help, we not only surpassed our goal but set a new record by…
Read MoreUPDATE: School Prepares for July 13 Reopening
If the state metrics for COVID-19 continue their downward trend, and the state continues with its reopening as planned, the League School of Greater Boston will resume in-person classes on Monday, July 13. To facilitate a smooth transition, the League School is putting in place the following plan of action: · Re-arranging room space to maximize…
Read MoreLeague Offering 10 Day Extended Enrichment Program
League School will be hosting an enrichment program for all students over the next 10 days. The program is not mandatory nor will it come at any cost to the families or school districts. It is a voluntary program and all students are welcome to join. We will be having groups and games for all…
Read MoreNavigating Guardianship: Now Available to View
On Wednesday June 3rd, League School hosted Navigating Guardianship 1.0, Adulthood… Ready or Not, a presentation on the guardianship process for individuals with intellectual disabilities. More than seventy-five participants listened as two experienced practitioners, Daryl Cameron Every, Esq. and Rachel Sletzinger, LICSW explained the guardianship process while helping people decide whether guardianship is the correct…
Read MoreSpecial Presentation: Navigating Guardianship
This presentation was originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th but will now be held via Zoom on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Meeting information will be sent in advance. You MUST RSVP before June 2nd to participate Wednesday, June 3rd from 6:00-7:30pm In Massachusetts, all persons who are 18 years or older are presumed…
Read MorePreparing for a Return to School
Although the League School doesn’t yet have a date for when we can return to the classrooms, planning for that day is underway. A group of key management, facilities, program coordinators, and business office staff have formed a “planning for reopening” committee. This group will establish scheduled temperature and symptom checks. They are determining the…
Read MoreResidential Program Staff go Above and Beyond During Pandemic
The League School’s Residential Program has been a model of excellence during this unprecedented time. When the state required that our on-site school program close, our residential staff sprung to action to ensure a safe, comforting, and educational program for our residents. Although many residential students went home, approximately a dozen students remained, and teamwork…
Read MoreSchool Comes Together to Respond to Challenges of Shutdown
On March 18, Governor Charlie Baker required all schools to shut down in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The League School, anticipating this directive, began planning well in advance to help students transition to a new way of learning. Beginning at the end of February, the administrative team continually communicated with the state’s special education…
Read MoreThe League School of Greater Boston Selects Lawrence Sauer as Next Executive Director
The Board of Directors unanimously voted to appoint Lawrence Sauer as the organization’s Executive Director effective July 1, 2020. He succeeds long-time Executive Director Dr. Frank Gagliardi, who is retiring. Mr. Sauer will lead the school’s continued innovation in helping autistic students develop to their fullest potential — socially, emotionally, academically, and behaviorally. Mr. Sauer…
Read MoreBe “Apart” of the 2020 Virtual Challenge!
With the continued concerns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are unable to host our traditional 5K Walk/Run for Autism. However, that doesn’t mean we are cancelling the event! Instead, starting on Saturday, May 16th we will take to the streets (and to social media) to raise awareness and support for our amazing students through…
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