Posts by Tim McCabe
Newest Board Member Has Special Place in Her Heart for League School
Daughter of League School of Greater Boston Co-Founders Rejoins Board of Directors Newest Board Member, Nancy Vetstein Hershfield, brings a unique perspective to the school as it embarks on a six- to nine-month strategic planning process. The daughter of co-founders Leona and Arnold Vetstein is excited to rejoin the Board at a pivotal time. “I…
Read MoreSelected Record Management Platform to Improve Accuracy and Communication
League School has been relying on paper student records since its inception in 1966. This method has served us well, but we became aware that it was time to move into the 21st century. Chief Executive Officer, Larry Sauer, had begun looking at educational record management systems last year. After evaluating a number of options,…
Read MoreNew Position to Streamline Training Across Disciplines
The League School recently welcomed Deborah Torres as its Manager of Training and Quality Assurance. She is charged with developing and implementing training programs that meet or exceed special education industry standards. This new position replaces an Assistant Program Coordinator position. “Training and quality assurance have been a part of staff responsibilities and, as the…
Read MoreLeague School Selected to Assist with Individual Education Program (IEP) Improvement Project
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) selected the League School to assist them with their Individual Education Program (IEP) Improvement Project. After a rigorous application process, the agency selected the League School as one of three private schools, and the only school focused on the autism community, to help overhaul the IEP process.…
Read MoreLeague School Excited to Embark on Strategic Planning Process
The League School is embarking on developing a strategic plan to position the school for future growth and continued excellence in educating students with Autism. Once developed, it will provide a two to three-year roadmap for the future. The process will take six to nine months. “A strategic plan provides a helpful framework to move…
Read MoreLeague’s 5K Virtual Walk Set for April 16-18…Register Today!
Last year, in the face of unprecedented adversity, families, staff, friends, and sponsors came together to raise more than $30,000 during League School’s first ever Virtual Walk/Run for Autism. This fun event, during Autism Awareness Month, will once again be a virtual event and will continue through the weekend for participants to walk or run on their…
Read MoreLeague School’s Inclement Weather Policy
As we continue to see inclement weather this winter, please review League’s policy regarding weather related closures.
Read MoreOutdoor Learning Space Update: Help Us Cross the Finish line!
After the pavilion is open, we hope to move forward with purchasing and installing playground equipment. Building a new playground is a critical need for the students, who benefit socially, emotionally, and physically. Playgrounds also foster exploration and discovery, and a variety of equipment helps children develop problem solving skills and confidence. Naming opportunities within…
Read MoreGrants Help League School Make Progress on Major Priorities
Thank You to both the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation and DCU for Kids Thanks to the generosity of Digital Federal Credit Union and the Flutie Foundation, the League School received two $10,000 grants, enabling us to make progress on some key projects: The Digital Federal Credit Union’s DCU for Kids program funds support services, enrichment,…
Read MoreA Great Team Makes A Great League: Staff Profile
Technology and Jack Liu Rise to the Challenge There wasn’t a lot of time to get students, families, and staff set up and trained for technology-based learning when the League School pivoted to an online model last spring. Fortunately, the League School’s Jack Liu sprang to action. Jack, who is the League School’s Assistive Technology…
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