School Happenings
NEWS & INSIGHTS
NEWS: Our Value Commitment to Autistic Voices
NEWS: League School for Autism Receives Coveted NCASES Accreditation
NEWS: League School to Honor Dr. Stephen Shore at 2024 Night of Champions
League School for Autism
Founded in 1966, the League School for Autism has been empowering children and young adults with Autism for more than 50 years.
I HAVE A DREAM
Teacher Kyle has been teaching her League School for Autism students about Martin Luther King Jr., encouraging them to share their ideas or "dreams" for a better future. With staff support, students shared their interest in working at a food pantry or animal shelter. Their ideas for building a better tomorrow also included:
*More support or resources for people who have either a physical or neurological disability"
*More support groups for special services"
*More support for the homeless"
*Supporting people of all races & genders"
*World peace/less violence"
Those are some very inspiring ideas from some very amazing students.
#MLKday #ihaveadream #leagueschoolforautism
ICING ON THE CUPCAKE
League School for Autism student, Jake, learned how to frost cupcakes like a pro during his work shift in our culinary kitchen! Don't those look delicious? Another one of the many talents that our students amaze us with every day.
#leagueschoolforautism #icingonthecupcake #culinaryarts #vocationaltraining
Pedro Martinez Added to MA SPED Summit
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Email from League School for Autism Navigating Inclusive Education in MA Just Added: DESE Commissioner, Pedro Martinez Please join us for the 2026 MA SPECIAL EDUCATION SUMMIT on Wednesday, March 1...
AUTISM CLASS SPOTLIGHTED IN AUTISM SPECTRUM NEWS
Director of Neurodiversity & Community Inclusion, Lindsay Thelin Wagner, and autism self-advocate and consultant, Michael John Carley, are passionate about their "Autism Class" special initiative at League School for Autism and took some time to write about it. The article featured in Autism Spectrum News, “Autism Class”: Teaching Students in K-12 Autism Schools About Who They Are, highlights their monthly "Autism Class" for students that shifts school culture to better understand autistic students and their experiences, as well as help students understand themselves. Read the full article by clicking on the link below. Congrats, Lindsay and Michael, on sharing this innovative, autism-friendly approach with the larger community!
autismspectrumnews.org/autism-class-teaching-students-in-k-12-autism-schools-about-who-they-are/
CONGRATULATE CHRISSY BUNNELL
After serving as the Acting Director of Education for the League School for Autism program over the past several months, Chrissy Bunnell has been promoted to an elevated role within the organization as the Director of Transitions and Career Education. In this enhanced role, she will extend her leadership beyond the Transitions program and into the Vocational and Career programming we offer in the school. Working alongside the current team, Chrissy will bring strategic vision and organization to complement the current array of employment programming we have in place.
We are committed to ensuring a smooth transition and continued excellence in all programs. Cheryl White, Chief Operating Officer, will provide additional support to the Foundations and Pathfinders programs, allowing Chrissy to dedicate her time to the Transitions and Vocational departments.
Please join us in congratulating Chrissy on this well-deserved promotion!
#leagueschoolforautism #TransitionEducation #careertraining #VocationalProgramming #jobpromotion