League News

League’s Hosting #LEAGUESTRONG Bikeathon on November 14-15

By Tim McCabe / October 26, 2020

Register and join us for League School’s inaugural #LEAGUESTRONG Bike-A-Thonon November 14-15, 2020. Whether you want to ride inside or outside, support a rider or create a Peloton riding group, please support the school in this fun virtual challenge!You can choose how you ride, where you ride, and when you ride. Post pictures from your ride…

League School Launches Teacher Resident Program in Collaboration with Stonehill College

By Tim McCabe / October 8, 2020

Three students pursuing their Master’s in Special Education from Stonehill College and their teacher’s license are the inaugural participants in the school’s new teacher resident program.  Melanie Foster was already working at the school in the Foundations Program. Two students – Zoe Smith and Michaela Antonellis – recently began interning in the Pathfinders Program. CEO,…

New Chief Operating Officer Touts School’s Multi-disciplinary and Team Approach

By Tim McCabe / October 7, 2020

New Chief Operating Officer, Cheryl White, found the job opening online and enthusiastically applied. “The League School offers a multi-disciplinary approach that focuses on each student’s individual needs,” said Cheryl. “Everyone at the school is extremely welcoming, informative, and graciously shares information. There’s a true sense of community, and I look forward to bringing my…

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Kait Hendrickx, BCBA

By Tim McCabe / October 7, 2020

How to Reinforce and Promote Positive Behavior Reinforcement – receiving something preferred or taking away something non-preferred following a response – increases the likelihood that the response will repeat or continue. Students earn an “A” when they do outstanding work in class. Workers get paid to do their jobs and might even get a raise…

Night of Champions to Return in 2021

By Tim McCabe / October 7, 2020

Although we had hoped to hold our Night of Champions program this fall, the ongoing pandemic and corresponding safety protocols made it a difficult proposition. We realized that we couldn’t properly recognize the retirement of Dr. Frank Gagliardi and all of his contributions to the League School as Executive Director. The League School is working…

School Year Off to a Tremendous Start Thanks to Teamwork and Preparedness

By Tim McCabe / October 7, 2020

The League School reopened its school program for in-person learning on July 13, and has been making steady progress ever since. Two-thirds of the students returned to campus initially, and that number has grown steadily to the current 77%. Almost all of the students who haven’t returned to campus are participating in virtual learning. “Our…

Successful “Fore” Autism Golf Classic Brings Outdoor Learning Space Project Closer to Completion

By Tim McCabe / October 6, 2020

The fourth annual “Fore” Autism Golf Classic may have looked different from previous years but it remained a tremendous success, raising over $56,000.  Proceeds from the day will be directed towards our continuing efforts to improve learning opportunities for our students. Specifically, it will be used purchase new and appropriate equipment for our outdoor learning…

League School Selects Cheryl White as Chief Operating Officer

By Tim McCabe / September 30, 2020

The League School of Greater Boston selected Cheryl White as its Chief Operating Officer. She succeeds Larry Sauer, who was recently selected by the Board of Directors as the school’s new Chief Executive Officer. Ms. White will lead the school’s day-to-day operation that helps autistic students develop to their fullest potential — socially, emotionally, academically,…

“FORE” Autism Golf Outing Set for September 28th

By Tim McCabe / September 8, 2020

League School’s fourth annual “Fore” Autism Golf Classic takes place at the end of September. Join us for an enjoyable day on the golf course while giving back to the School: Mark Your Calendar – Monday, September 28th 8:30 AM – Registration Opens 9:00 AM – 1:00PM – GOLF Click HERE to Register today! *UPDATE*:…

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

By Tim McCabe / August 18, 2020

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…

Collaboration Helps Ensure Successful School Reopening

By Tim McCabe / August 13, 2020

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…

Executive Director Search Committee and Friends Member Appointed to Board

By Tim McCabe / August 13, 2020

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…