League News
Search Process Underway for New Executive Director
For a complete job description click HERE. The League School’s Board of Directors has begun a comprehensive search process to identify, recruit, interview, and hire a new Executive Director. The Board has hired Development Guild, a professional search firm that specializes in leadership positions in the non-profit field, to help them with this process. One…
Read MoreThe 2019 League School Falmouth Road Race Team: Why They Ran
It was an overcast and humid day on Sunday August 18, when 17 runners took off from the starting line of this year’s Falmouth Road Race to raise money for the League School. Collectively the team raised $16,250, a record amount and $1,250 over their goal. The proceeds will go toward the school’s enhanced educational…
Read MoreMeet League’s Newest Staff Members
The League School recently welcomed four new staff members to our team: Holly McKeown is a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA), returning to the League School after 10 years building her BCBA credentials. In 2009, she worked for the school as a teaching assistant under a BCBA, and became interested in behavioral analysis. She pursued…
Read MoreWater Play and Playgrounds: Navigating Summer Activities for Children with Autism
The nice weather is here, offering a wonderful opportunity to have some fun with your League School student. Lindsay Wagner, who has worked for 12 years as a League School Occupational Therapist, recommends getting outside to expand your child’s abilities while also enjoying time together. Water Play The sensory impact of water is irresistible. The…
Read MoreLeague School Named “Best Special Needs High School” by Boston Parents Paper
The League School of Greater Boston was named Greater Boston’s Best Special Needs High School by the Boston Parents Paper. The Middle School earned a top-eight ranking in the Special Needs Middle School category. Boston Parent Paper readers voted in a two-round for their “Family Favorite” in a number of categories, including Special Needs Services…
Read More“Fore” Autism Golf Classic Set for September 30th
The League School’s third 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 30 8:30 AM – Registration 9:30 AM – Shotgun Start 2:30 PM – Awards Luncheon The Course Walpole…
Read More17 Runners to Represent League School at Falmouth Road Race.
For the fourth year in a row, an amazing group of teachers and friends will represent League School at the Falmouth Road Race. This year, Team League will have a record 17 runners taking to the hills of Falmouth in support of our students. They are already training hard and working even harder to reach the…
Read MoreCommunity Partners Program – preparing our students for future employment.
As the Coordinator of Vocational and Career Services at League School, Amy Faraone is always looking to add local businesses and organizations to the school’s ever-expanding Community Partners Program. Now in its 20th year of operation, the program provides opportunities for the school’s students to work in supportive environments where they can refine their social…
Read MoreBuilding a New Outdoor Play Area Brick by Brick.
Getting outside to play is crucial for the social, emotional, and physical growth of the League School students. Our school playground, which has served our students for 19 years, is approaching the end of its useful life. Thank you to those who have already answered the call and helped us raise over $25,000. But with…
Read MoreLeague School sets record at 6th Walk/Run for Autism
League School of Greater Boston’s 6th Annual 5K joint Road Race and Walk was held on Saturday, April 13th with a record field of 248 participants. All the money that was raised by race participants, $21,000.00 (which was also a record), went towards the school’s on-going efforts to fund and create a new outdoor space…
Read MoreNight of Champions on May 2nd Celebrated League School’s Many Successes
There was lots to celebrate at this year’s League School Night of Champions Gala: a lively auction, honorees who have devoted time and resources to the School, delicious food, sponsors and volunteers who made the event possible, and a packed house. But the loudest and most sustained applause was for former League Student, Connor Ellis,…
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