Students in League's Vocational program have been hard at work making one of a kind gifts! See them as well as many other fantastic items that will make the perfect gifts this holiday season. Or bid on League's Holiday Auction items.
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MIT Research Opportunities for League School Students and Their Families
Families of League School students interested in participating in autism-related research have a new potential opportunity through the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences and Media Lab. This research seeks to improve understanding of autism and …
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Take Advantage of League School’s Virtual Workshops
The League School is holding a variety of virtual programs to improve collaboration with parents while it’s not possible to meet in person. We encourage parents to take advantage of these opportunities. “Despite the many obstacles posed by the pandemic, the school is making extra efforts to continue frequent parent communication,” said Chief …
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Reimagining the Vocational Program for Continued Student Success
The League School’s Vocational Program offers students an opportunity to gain life skills in a variety of settings. Prior to COVID, students worked at over 30 offsite locations including the Walpole library, Big Y supermarket, the Fairfield Inn, and the Vanderbilt Club. Many of the vocational programs were indoors; state rules limit the …
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From the Desk of the Chief Executive Officer:
With the holiday season upon us, I want to express my gratitude and appreciation to each and every one of you. Thank you especially to our teachers and staff for their unwavering support of our …
League’s Hosting #LEAGUESTRONG Bikeathon on November 14-15
Register and join us for League School’s inaugural #LEAGUESTRONG Bike-A-Thonon November 14-15, 2020.
Three students pursuing their Master’s in Special Education from Stonehill College and their teacher’s license are the inaugural participants in the school’s new teacher resident program. Melanie Foster was already working at the school in the Foundations Program. Two …
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New Chief Operating Officer Touts School’s Multi-disciplinary and Team Approach
New Chief Operating Officer, Cheryl White, found the job opening online and enthusiastically applied. “The League School offers a multi-disciplinary approach that focuses on each student’s individual needs,” said Cheryl. …
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Kait Hendrickx, BCBA
How to Reinforce and Promote Positive Behavior
Reinforcement – receiving something preferred or taking away something non-preferred following a response – increases the likelihood that the response will repeat or continue. Students earn an “A” when they do outstanding work in class. Workers get paid to do their jobs …
Night of Champions to Return in 2021
Although we had hoped to hold our Night of Champions program this fall, the ongoing pandemic and corresponding safety protocols made it a difficult proposition. We realized that we couldn’t properly recognize the retirement of Dr. Frank Gagliardi and all of his contributions to the League School as Executive Director.