League News
Support League’s Team for the Falmouth Road Race
It takes a Great Team to Make a Great League! We are grateful for the twelve runners who will be representing League School at the 46th running of the Falmouth Road Race on Sunday August 19th. This committed team of teachers, parents and friends will be raising both awareness and financial support for League School.…
LEAGUE SCHOOL TO HOST INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR ON MAY 31st
The League School of Greater Boston invites leaders from the field of special education to learn more about our approach to helping children with autism. Learn about League’s Transition Program, the school’s vocational program and how it prepares students to become independent adults. You’ll also get a chance to learn more about the SCERTS model…
League School Honored Champions at May 2nd Event
On Wednesday, May 2nd, League School of Greater Boston came together for our Night of Champions, to recognize the successes of our terrific students while honoring those who have impacted our community. Held at Four Points Sheraton in Norwood, the event brought together over 200 guests and helped raise over $131,000 to support increased social,…
League Students Celebrate Earth Day
Last week, a number of League School students celebrated Earth Day by taking a trip to nearby Bird Park and spending the morning raking and cleaning up the park. While the weather was a bit overcast, nothing could dim the spirits of the League students – they worked tirelessly cleaning up a number of areas…
League School of Greater Boston Appoints Larry Sauer as Its New COO
(WALPOLE, MA) – League School of Greater Boston, located in Walpole, MA, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lawrence (Larry) E. Sauer, M.A., M.S. as the school’s new Chief Operating Officer. Larry has been in the field of Special Education and Human Services for more than 30 years and has worked in private special…
League School kicked off Autism Awareness Month on Saturday April 7th with our 5th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism!
League School kicked off Autism Awareness Month on Saturday April 7th with our 5th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism! Despite the frigid conditions, 170 runners, walkers and volunteers came out in support of our wonderful teachers, staff and students as well as to bring awareness for individuals with autism and their families. Even in the…
League Students Take a Field Trip “for the birds.”
The League School of Greater Boston has recently fostered a new relationship with the Massachusetts Audubon Museum of American Bird Art in Canton. On February 13th, Danielle Pollard, art educator, brought Pathfinder high school classroom 208, along with teachers Scott Kabay, Nate Evers and clinician Leandro Rosa for an introductory field trip composed of multi-sensory…
Behind the Cameras at Channel 5
Recently, several students from our Pathfinders Post-Grad program visited the studios of WCVB, the Channel 5 news station in Needham. The students were given a tour of the facility, which is currently undergoing a major renovation to the newsroom and surrounding areas. The students learned about the different aspects of bringing news stories into the…
League School of Greater Boston Will Hold Its 5th Annual 5K Run/1 Mile Walk for Autism on Saturday, April 7th
League School of Greater Boston Will Hold Its 5th Annual 5K Run/1 Mile Walk for Autism on Saturday, April 7th Proceeds from Race to Once Again Benefit School Preparations for the League School of Greater Boston’s 5th Annual 5K joint Road Race and Walk on Saturday, April 7th are moving ahead quickly, with 60 runners/walkers…
League to recognize our Champions on May 2nd
On Wednesday, May 2nd, League School of Greater Boston will come together to recognize those who have made an impact in our community and beyond. Join us in honoring our Champions while supporting increased social, educational and employment opportunities for students with autism. League School is proud to recognize this year’s honorees: The Vetstein Award…
Occupational Therapy and the Learning Environment: Exploring the Neurobiology of Behavior and Emotions
On Thursday, March 1st, members of the League School’s OT staff will be facilitating at a presentation for Education and Clinical Directors at the Doctor Franklin Perkins School in Lancaster, MA entitled “Occupational Therapy and the Learning Environment: Exploring the Neurobiology of Behavior and Emotions.” Lindsay Wagner, Ashley Kost, and Tracy Mello will lead discussions as…
Dedham Savings Makes a Healthier League School
The Dedham Institution for Savings Foundation donated $5,000 to League School of Greater Boston to enhance the school’s nutritional education and adaptive physical education programs. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the benefits of physical activity and nutrition are critical in leading productive lives. Research has demonstrated that increased aerobic exercise can significantly decrease…