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Spotlight on Local Business Partnerships: IHOP

By |2025-07-23T13:10:53-04:00July 23rd, 2025|12 Plus Program, Calais Happenings, Career & Technical Education, Inspiration, Transition & Career Services, Work Based Learning|

As part of The Calais School’s Work-Based Learning (WBL) program, high school and 12-Plus students explore potential career paths through hands-on internships with local businesses. These real-world experiences provide students with valuable job training in professional settings while helping them [...]

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Calais Awarded $15,000 Grant from Santander Bank to Support 12+

By |2025-07-11T12:49:00-04:00July 11th, 2025|12 Plus Program, Calais Happenings, Career & Technical Education, Community Based Instruction, Inspiration, Transition & Career Services, Work Based Learning|

Calais is proud to announce it has received a $15,000 grant from Santander Bank. The funding will directly support our 12 Plus Program, which plays a vital role in preparing young adults to lead independent, socially connected, and fulfilling lives. [...]

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Rory Scialabba: A Calais Success Story Still in Motion

By |2025-07-23T13:00:39-04:00July 1st, 2025|Alumni, Calais Happenings, Inspiration, My Calais Story|

Calais School alum Rory Scialabba (Class of 2021) is going places—and he’s just getting started. This year, Rory graduated from Misericordia University with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management while competing on the university’s cross country and track teams. Next [...]

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Alumni Spotlight: Alyssa Mastrandrea

By |2025-06-25T12:32:47-04:00June 25th, 2025|Calais Happenings, Career & Technical Education, Inspiration, My Calais Story, Transition & Career Services|

Did you know that young adults with disabilities (ages 18–30) can receive support and services needed to find meaningful work, build social connections, and lead more independent, fulfilling lives through the Calais Adult Transition Program? This is just the beginning [...]

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Self Belief & Hard Work, A Recipe For Success: A Calais Student Story – Jacob M.

By |2025-06-04T13:32:16-04:00June 4th, 2025|12 Plus Program, Calais Happenings, Career & Technical Education, Inspiration, My Calais Story, Work Based Learning|

For some, the hustle and bustle of a pizzeria might seem like a chaotic and overwhelming place to work,  but for Calais School 12 Plus student Jacob M., the fast-pace and demanding environment at Johnny’s Pizzeria in Whippany is where [...]

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Employee Spotlight – Samantha Helfer

By |2025-06-04T12:27:50-04:00May 27th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Samantha Helfer is one of two extremely talented Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) who work at The Calais School. Thanks to Ms. Helfer, Calais students are becoming more effective communicators, stronger life-long learners, and developing key communication and comprehension skills leading towards [...]

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