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League School Summer Summary
The day school program reopened on July 7 after a three-week vacation. The break allowed administrative staff to catch up on projects and gave the students and school staff a chance to exhale. “The pandemic has made for a very tough year, and the teachers and staff appreciated the time off,” said Chief Executive Officer,…
Read More“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…
Read MoreLeague 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…
Read MoreThe 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,…
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.…
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