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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.
WONDERFUL VISIT TO WHEATON
Recently, League School for Autism students went to the Mars McClean Science Building at Wheaton College. The students toured the different greenhouses and helped to plant seeds to grow in the greenhouses. They also visited the endangered turtles being raised for release in the Spring. League School Vocational students hope to have more opportunities to collaborate with Wheaton College in the future!
@lighning_mcclean @wheatoncollege @leagueforautism
WE'RE HERE: THEN, NOW, ALWAYS
March is Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month, led by the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) to promote inclusion, community, and the removal of barriers for people with disabilities. People with developmental disabilities have always been part of our communities — and always will be. We’re Here: Then, Now, Always highlights how far the disability community has come and why continued advocacy efforts have strengthened the commitment to inclusion and community living. Community members, businesses, faith organizations, schools, and local governments are encouraged to participate by sharing campaign materials and local “Then / Now / Always” stories.
#leagueschoolforautism #developmentaldisabilitiesawarenessmonth
EDUCATORS: DON'T MISS THE MAAPS SCHOOL FAIR!
On Friday, April 10, 2026, MAAPS will host its second annual School Fair, bringing together representatives from more than 80 approved special education schools at the Conference Center at Waltham Woods in Waltham, MA. The Massachusetts Association of Approved Special Education Schools (MAAPS) represents approved out-of-district special education schools that partner with Local Education Agencies (LEAs) as part of Massachusetts’ continuum of placement options.
Join fellow special education professionals for a morning of learning and connection. To learn more or purchase tickets ($75), visit maaps.org/event/maaps-school-fair-for-special-education-professionals-2026/
#maaps #maapsschoolfair #leagueschoolforautism
DIRECT SUPPORT GRANTS FROM THE FLUTIE FOUNDATION
The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism has grants available for direct family support of families of children with Autism. There is still a few days left to apply!
Joey’s Fund | Hope Fund:
Closes March 5th at 5 PM ET
Joey’s Fund and the Hope Fund exist to help families break through financial barriers and access the resources their loved ones with autism need to thrive and live life to the fullest.
The Dick & Judy Hoyt Yes You Can Inclusion Grant:
Closes Sunday March 8th at 11:59 PM ET
Created in partnership with the Hoyt Foundation, The Dick & Judy Hoyt "Yes You Can" Inclusion Grant supports meaningful, side-by-side inclusion - ensuring individuals with autism and other disabilities can fully participate in sports, the arts, recreation, and beyond.
Click links to apply!
Joey's Fund | Hope Fund: flutiefoundation.org/helping-families/direct-financial-support/joeys-fund-hope-fund/
The Dick and Judy Hoyt "Yes You Can" Grant for Inclusion: flutiefoundation.org/helping-families/direct-financial-support/dick-judy-hoyt-grant-for-inclusion/
IT'S READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK!
Reading (and being read to!) opens the door to imagination, builds knowledge, strengthens critical thinking skills, and empowers students to see themselves, and the world, in new ways. See below for some fun ways League will be celebrating next week. Also, be sure to check out the Read Across America website linked here for some reading themed activities you can do with your students: www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/read-across-america. Have fun!
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