League News

League School Excited to Embark on Strategic Planning Process

By Tim McCabe / March 3, 2021

The League School is embarking on developing a strategic plan to position the school for future growth and continued excellence in educating students with Autism. Once developed, it will provide a two to three-year roadmap for the future. The process will take six to nine months. “A strategic plan provides a helpful framework to move…

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League’s 5K Virtual Walk Set for April 16-18…Register Today!

By Tim McCabe / February 23, 2021

Last year, in the face of unprecedented adversity, families, staff, friends, and sponsors came together to raise more than $30,000 during League School’s first ever Virtual Walk/Run for Autism. This fun event, during Autism Awareness Month, will once again be a virtual event and will continue through the weekend for participants to walk or run on their…

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League School’s Inclement Weather Policy

By Tim McCabe / February 22, 2021

As we continue to see inclement weather this winter, please review League’s policy regarding weather related closures.

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Outdoor Learning Space Update: Help Us Cross the Finish line!

By Tim McCabe / February 4, 2021

After the pavilion is open, we hope to move forward with purchasing and installing playground equipment. Building a new playground is a critical need for the students, who benefit socially, emotionally, and physically. Playgrounds also foster exploration and discovery, and a variety of equipment helps children develop problem solving skills and confidence. Naming opportunities within…

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Grants Help League School Make Progress on Major Priorities

By Tim McCabe / February 4, 2021

Thank You to both the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation and DCU for Kids Thanks to the generosity of Digital Federal Credit Union and the Flutie Foundation, the League School received two $10,000 grants, enabling us to make progress on some key projects: The Digital Federal Credit Union’s DCU for Kids program funds support services, enrichment,…

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A Great Team Makes A Great League: Staff Profile

By Tim McCabe / February 4, 2021

Technology and Jack Liu Rise to the Challenge There wasn’t a lot of time to get students, families, and staff set up and trained for technology-based learning when the League School pivoted to an online model last spring. Fortunately, the League School’s Jack Liu sprang to action. Jack, who is the League School’s Assistive Technology…

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Light at the End of the Tunnel: COVID-19 Vaccines are Here!

By Tim McCabe / February 4, 2021

To say the last year has been challenging would be an understatement. When the League School had to close in-person education in mid-March of 2020, we had no idea how long and how severe the pandemic would be. Fortunately, we now have light at the end of the tunnel – COVID-19 vaccinations of staff and…

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Clean Out Your Closet in Support of League School

By Tim McCabe / January 11, 2021

Did you clean your closet after the holidays? Or have you been putting off cleaning your closest? Now you can do it while supporting League School! League is partnering with Savers for a clothing drive to support our students. Please drop off your bags of lightly worn clothes to League School between Monday February, 1st…

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Watch League’s Holiday Video

By Tim McCabe / December 28, 2020

Check out this fun video by League School’s teachers, staff, and students. Special thanks to League teacher, Nicole Brunelle, for all of her hard work putting together this wonderful video and for getting everyone into the holiday spirit! Enjoy your vacation, we look forward to seeing everyone remotely starting on January 4th then in person…

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Visit our Holiday Market Place to Buy Wonderful Gifts Made by League Students and other items!

By Tim McCabe / December 9, 2020

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. These one of a kind items will make unique gifts for the toughest person…

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MIT Research Opportunities for League School Students and Their Families

By Tim McCabe / December 9, 2020

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 enhance daily life for people with autism and their families. “The League School appreciates the…

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Take Advantage of League School’s Virtual Workshops

By Tim McCabe / December 9, 2020

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 Executive Officer,…

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