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My Calais Story: Mrs. Christine Mallimo-Orna

By |2021-05-06T15:38:29-04:00May 6th, 2021|Inspiration, Lower School, My Calais Story|

After working in public education for many years, Mrs. Christine Mallimo-Orna said she felt it was time for a change and accepted a position as a paraprofessional at Calais in 2019. “I came to Calais because I was interested in [...]

An Interview with the Office Manager

By |2021-05-04T09:15:54-04:00May 4th, 2021|Calais Happenings, Inspiration, Structured Learning Experiences, Transition & Career Services|

In honor of our 50th Anniversary, The Calais School, a private special education school in North Jersey, has been sharing stories and experiences from different members of the Calais Community. Today we share the words of Calais Office Manager Samantha [...]

Calais School in Whippany Celebrates National Therapy Animal Day with Dedication of New Dog Park

By |2021-05-03T13:31:46-04:00April 30th, 2021|Animal Assisted Activities, Animal Assisted Education, Animal Assisted Interventions, Animal Assisted Therapy, Calais Happenings, Counseling, High School, Inspiration, Lower School, Reading, Social Skills Building, The Arts at Calais|

The Calais School in Whippany observed National Therapy Animal Day on Friday, April 30 with a celebration of its Animal Assisted Interventions Program and a dedication of the new Calais Paw Park on the school campus. About 30 members of [...]

The Legacy of Calais

By |2021-04-21T09:28:19-04:00April 20th, 2021|Animal Assisted Interventions, Calais Happenings, Counseling, Extra-curricular activities, High School, Inspiration, Lower School, Social Skills Building, The Arts at Calais, Transition & Career Services|

The Calais School is a leading therapeutic special education school in northern New Jersey where students and young adults with special needs can gain confidence and achieve their full potential. This mission and purpose is not only the solid foundation [...]

Calais Foundation Names New Board President and Vice President

By |2021-04-15T16:36:21-04:00April 15th, 2021|Calais Happenings|

The Calais Foundation in Whippany has selected long-time trustee and Board Vice President Richard Gentles as its new President and Christina DeOliveira, a trustee since 2018, as its new Vice President. Mr. Gentles succeeds former Board President David Rostan, a [...]

Building Self-esteem in Your Special Needs Child

By |2021-04-07T13:37:22-04:00April 7th, 2021|Counseling, Inspiration|

By Dr. Baker Calais School Psychologist A lot of time is spent talking about self-esteem because our children are often lacking it, especially our special needs children. We feel like we are doing all we can to build our children [...]

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