League News
League Celebrates 50 Years of Autism Education
On Thursday night, April 27th, League School held its 50th Anniversary Gala at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel. A gathering of over 220 people, including sponsors, board members, civic leaders, supporters of the school, parents, and staff members, the event was both a celebration of and a fundraiser for the school. The school honored…
May 15th Embedding Compliant Post-secondary Transition Planning into Current District Practices
Click here to download the full registration form and information May 15th Conference complete May 15th Dedham Holiday Inn Embedding Compliant Post-secondary Transition Planning into Current District Practices Although post-secondary transition planning has been a component of special education regulations since Chapter 766 was enacted in 1972, this process…
League School's Annual 5K Walk/Run Splashes On….
Over 40 brave souls weathered (pun intended) extreme conditions to participate in last Saturday’s 4th Annual League School 5K Walk/Run that was held at the Old Post Elementary School in Walpole. Prior to the race’s start at 9:00, runners, walkers, volunteers and supporters gathered in the school’s gym to register and warm up. After brief,…
League School of Greater Boston Holding Its 4th Annual 5K Run/1 Mile Walk for Autism
League School of Greater Boston Holding Its 4th Annual 5K Run/1 Mile Walk for Autism Proceeds from Race On Saturday April 1st to Once Again Benefit School (WALPOLE, MA) – With a number of participants already signed up (but as always, room for a lot more), preparations for the League School of Greater Boston’s 4th…
Facing the Spectrum – A student art exhibit
League School is proud to announce we will be hosting our first-ever public art exhibition! FACING THE SPECTRUM, a collection of self-portraits by our talented and diverse students, will be shown at Attleboro Arts Museum from March 2-17. All are welcome to attend the special opening celebration held on Saturday March 4th from 4-5:00pm.…
Save the Date
League School of Greater Boston is excited to announce that on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, we will celebrate 50 years of increasing social, educational and employment opportunities for children with autism. We hope you can join us for this special occasion. For more information or with any questions please…
Trouble Transitioning
Recently, some members of the Behavior Department were fortunate enough to attend a lecture on Behavior and Anxiety. The lecture was given by Jessica Minahan, M. Ed, BCBA, an experienced public school consultant who focuses on understanding the variables that may lead to students acting out. Jessica is also the co-author of The Behavior Code:…
Thank you to all who served and sacrificed for our country
Thank you to all who served and sacrificed for our country. Especially Dr. Arnold Vetstein, who founded League School after serving in both the Navy (WWII) and the Army (Korea). Dr. Vetstein received the Bronze and Silver stars for his heroic service. To learn more about Dr. Vetstein and his incredible life of service, check…
Lesley University – Graduate Certificate in Teaching Students with Autism
Download the full flyer by clicking here Designed to improve and elevate educator knowledge and expertise about teaching autistic students PreK- through transition to adulthood, this 15-credit program is based on both current research and information from the autistic self-advocacy community. The program is also designed to align with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and…
Sports Illustrated takes a close look at individuals on the autism spectrum participating in sports
Sports Illustrated takes a close look at individuals on the autism spectrum participating in sports. As the article’s overview states, it examines “the remarkable and under-reported shift away from conventional wisdom – people with autism are participants, fans, and in some cases, even become elite athletes themselves.” The individual stories that are related are both…
SAVE THE DATE
League School of Greater Boston is excited to announce that on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, we will celebrate 50 years of increasing social, educational and employment opportunities for children with autism. We hope you can join us for this special occasion. For more information or with any questions please…