League News
“Expected” and “Unexpected” Behaviors
What’s new in 139, you ask? With the help of Kayla, our SLP, we are learning about “expected” and “unexpected” behaviors, or as we call them “ALRIGHT” and “Not ALRIGHT”, which is really hard for all of us to understand in all the different social situations we encounter throughout our day. We are learning the…
A Website to Connect Employers and Individuals with Autism
As the speech-language pathologist for the Transition team at League School, I have had opportunity to work with families and discuss options for post-graduation plans for the past six years. Many families inquire about competitive employment opportunities, and after our students turn 22, these families are left with little assistance in finding these openings. Autism…
LEAGUE SCHOOL STUDENTS GO FISHING WITH THE NORTH WALPOLE FISH AND GAME CLUB
This past June, a group of our Transition Program students, ages 16 to 21, were invited to go fishing at New Pond with members from the North Walpole Fish and Game Club. This has been an annual event sponsored by a club member Frank (Duke) Duquette, who is also an employee of the League School.…
SAVE THE DATE
Sunday, October 4th, 2015 1:00– 4:00pm Mark your calendar and join us to celebrate the grand opening of our innovative new facility that will enhance programing and maximize learning opportunities for each of our students.
Texting: A Virtual Life Skill
Most of us carry a cell phone, using it not only to call but manage busy schedules, order take-out and send texts. Studies are showing that upwards of half of all teenagers send text messages daily, some average 100 texts per day. Virtual life continues to increase for teens and young adults and is just…
League School to Host Special Presentation: “The New Massachusetts Autism Teacher Endorsement: An Overview” – First in a Series of Presentations in Partnership Between League School of Greater Boston and Lesley University
League School of Greater Boston would like to invite educational professionals as well as anyone else interested to attend a special professional development opportunity it is hosting at its campus at 300 Boston Providence Highway (Route 1) on Tuesday, May 26th from 4:00-6:00 P.M. That afternoon, Elizabeth Stringer Keefe of Lesley University will be making…
Celebrating the Individual
A student recently transferred into our Transition Program from one of our other programs. The Transition Program at League School educates students between the ages of 16 and 22 with a focus on functional academics, vocational training, social pragmatic skills, independent living skills, community experiences, and safety awareness. This student had many challenges; both academics…
STUDENTS TRAINING TO RECYCLE
Upon walking into League School and looking into a classroom in the Transition Program you will find an emphasis on functional academics, communication, emotional regulation, and vocational preparation. As a head teacher in this program, I strive to help my students reach their greatest independence and prepare them for life after graduation. When choosing lessons…
The Second Annual League School of Greater Boston’s 5K Road/1 Mile Walk Race Was Again a Glorious Success
Earlier this month, a wind-blown crowd of 200+ runners and countless supporters and friends celebrated a wonderful spring day with the running of the 2nd Annual League School of Greater Boston’s 5K Road/1 Mile Walk Race at the Old Post Elementary School in Walpole. Friends and family members cheered runners and walkers young and old…
“Loose Change Can Change Lives” Fundraising Initiative Created Awareness of School at a Variety of Locations
This past March, League School of Greater Boston held a month-long fundraiser – called“Loose Change Can Change Lives.” The program involved placing loose change containers at the school as well as at a number of different businesses and allowing friends of the school to contribute the loose change that they had accumulated to the school.…