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Calais Offers Bridge Program for Students in 12 Plus Program to Take Classes at County College of Morris

By |2021-08-05T20:53:53-04:00August 5th, 2021|12 Plus Program, Academics, Community Based Instruction, Inspiration, Structured Learning Experiences|

Special needs students who are interested in attending college but need support to succeed can benefit by enrolling in the Calais School’s Bridge Program. The program opens the door to many opportunities for students who participate in the school’s 12 [...]

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Charlotte’s Litter Awards Grant to Animal Assisted Interventions Program at The Calais School

By |2021-08-04T12:47:35-04:00August 4th, 2021|Animal Assisted Activities, Animal Assisted Education, Animal Assisted Interventions, Animal Assisted Therapy, Inspiration|

Students at the Calais School in Whippany will receive a better education and spend more time working with dogs in the Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI) Program at the school thanks to a generous grant for the program from Charlotte’s Litter. [...]

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Calais Students at ESY Program Learn About the Seeing Eye in Special Program

By |2021-07-30T16:59:12-04:00July 30th, 2021|12 Plus Program, Calais Happenings, ESY, Fundraising, High School, Inspiration, Lower School|

Students in the Calais School’s ESY program learned all about the Seeing Eye and its mission at a special presentation at the school earlier this month. Marty Nusbaum of Dover, a long-time Seeing Eye Dog Trainer, and his dog Friday, [...]

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Calais Fondly Remembers Charlotte Leitner

By |2021-07-23T14:57:13-04:00July 23rd, 2021|Awards, Calais Happenings, Inspiration|

The Calais School and The Calais Foundation will always remember founder Charlotte Leitner and her efforts to assist New Jersey’s special needs children. In his remarks at the Calais School 2021 graduation ceremony, Calais Executive Director David Leitner acknowledged and [...]

Calais Students Enjoy Summer at ESY Program

By |2021-07-09T16:55:35-04:00July 9th, 2021|ESY|

The Calais School Extended School Year (ESY) program enriches the lives of all students who participate in the fun-filled extensive program. The half-day program addresses the unique challenges experienced by children with special needs in a safe and nurturing environment.  The program [...]

Calais School Hosts Beautiful Graduation Ceremony

By |2021-06-23T14:33:55-04:00June 23rd, 2021|Academics, Awards, Calais Happenings, High School, Inspiration, Lower School, Uncategorized|

The Calais School celebrated the graduation of its high school seniors and eighth graders in a beautiful outdoor ceremony in front of the school on Friday, June 18. Calais Principal John Cohrs welcomed students, parents, staff, board members and trustees [...]

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