League News
“FORE” Autism Golf Classic: Monday, June 14th
Join Us for a Fun Day of Golf and Giving Back The League School’s fifth annual “Fore” Autism Golf Classic takes place at a new location and time of year. Join us for a fun day of golf and giving back at the beginning of the golf season, Monday, June 14. This year’s premier outdoor…
League School Dealt Significant Loss of Compassionate and Inspiring Educator
Donna Griffin Dedicated to League School for Over 10 Years Donna Griffin, the League School’s beloved Coordinator of Clinical and Family Services, lost her almost two-year battle to cancer at the beginning of the month. She worked for the League School for over 10 years and touched the lives of every staff member, student, and…
The Toll Pandemic Isolation Took on Me and My Autistic Son
A parent offers insight into life during the pandemic With markers and a sheet of paper in hand, I call my special-needs son on the iPad and settle in for an hour of chatting and drawing. Framed by the small screen, 20-year-old Dylan directs the conversation and dictates the night’s roster of shapes. “Hi Mommy,…
Selected 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,…
New 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…
League 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.…
League 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…
League School’s Inclement Weather Policy
As we continue to see inclement weather this winter, please review League’s policy regarding weather related closures.
Outdoor 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…