League News
Grants 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,…
A 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…
Clean Out Your Closet in Support of League School
Did you clean your closet after the holidays? Or have you been putting off cleaning your closest? Now you can do it while supporting League School! League is partnering with Savers for a clothing drive to support our students. Please drop off your bags of lightly worn clothes to League School between Monday February, 1st…
MIT Research Opportunities for League School Students and Their Families
Families of League School students interested in participating in autism-related research have a new potential opportunity through the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences and Media Lab. This research seeks to improve understanding of autism and enhance daily life for people with autism and their families. “The League School appreciates the…
Take Advantage of League School’s Virtual Workshops
The League School is holding a variety of virtual programs to improve collaboration with parents while it’s not possible to meet in person. We encourage parents to take advantage of these opportunities. “Despite the many obstacles posed by the pandemic, the school is making extra efforts to continue frequent parent communication,” said Chief Executive Officer,…
Reimagining the Vocational Program for Continued Student Success
The League School’s Vocational Program offers students an opportunity to gain life skills in a variety of settings. Prior to COVID, students worked at over 30 offsite locations including the Walpole library, Big Y supermarket, the Fairfield Inn, and the Vanderbilt Club. Many of the vocational programs were indoors; state rules limit the number of…
From the Desk of the Chief Executive Officer:
With the holiday season upon us, I want to express my gratitude and appreciation to each and every one of you. Thank you especially to our teachers and staff for their unwavering support of our students and each other. Together we have weathered a very difficult year at the school and in the wider community. We have…