News - League School of Greater Boston

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 …

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 …

Former maaps Executive Director
James Major

The League School of Greater Boston recently welcomed its newest Friends member, James Major, the retired long-time Executive Director of the state’s special education trade association, the Massachusetts Association of C766 Approved Private Schools …

Since COVID-19 first hit the United States, there’s been a lot of unknowns for the special education industry: day school facility closings; remote learning; residential program continuity; tuition payment issues; safety protocols; transportation funding; and return to campus logistics.

maaps Executive …

After receiving final summer guidance from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), League School has spent the past week training staff on new protocols and procedures. In addition, the school has prepared our facility to meet the new health and safety standards. Our staff is ready and eager to welcome their …

*Gagliardi retiring after 12 years as Executive Director*

Dr. Frank Gagliardi, League School’s Executive Director, bids adieu to the school at the end of this month. When he announced his plans for this June’s retirement last fall, he didn’t imagine …

Thank you to all who supported League School and our 2020 Virtual Challenge! While we wish we could have come together to celebrate the day and our students, we really enjoyed seeing all the great videos and photos you shared.

With your help, we not only surpassed our goal …
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UPDATE: School Prepares for July 13 Reopening

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Tim McCabe In News, Newsletters

If the state metrics for COVID-19 continue their downward trend, and the state continues with its reopening as planned, the League School of Greater Boston will resume in-person classes on Monday, July 13. To facilitate a smooth transition, the League School is putting in place the following plan of action:

League School will be hosting an enrichment program for all students over the next 10 days. The program is not mandatory nor will it come at any cost to the families or school districts. It is a voluntary program and all students are welcome to join. We will be having groups and games …
Read more League Offering 10 Day Extended Enrichment Program

Navigating Guardianship: Now Available to View

Posted on June 04, 2020 by Tim McCabe In News, Newsletters, Press, Special Announcement

On Wednesday June 3^rd, League School hosted Navigating Guardianship 1.0, Adulthood… Ready or Not, a presentation on the guardianship process for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

More than seventy-five participants listened as two experienced practitioners, Daryl Cameron Every, Esq. and Rachel Sletzinger, LICSW explained the guardianship process while helping people decide …
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