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How incredible that something so small can have such a big impact? On the surface, a bead is a simple decorative object, but at The Calais School, we know a bead can mean so much more! Through BEADS OF COURAGE®, [...]
Mrs. Marjane Vitaletti, (aka Mrs. V) began her career almost 40 years ago as a special education teacher for students with disabilities. In 1999, a position for a counseling resource room teacher became available and brought her to The Calais [...]
What makes for a good school counselor? Start with the ability to listen and respond thoughtfully and effectively. Add to that patience, empathy and encouragement. That describes our own Casey Wirtz, Calais School Counselor for 12 Plus students. Ms. Wirtz [...]
How AAI Began It started with only a few volunteer therapy dog handlers from St. Hubert’s Animal Shelter and their dogs who visited The Calais School to work with students a few days a week. Though these visits brought much [...]
Don’t Stand By. Stand Up and Stand Together! In a perfect world, there would be no bullies. Bullying not only causes anxiety and school phobia, the trauma from being bullied can be long lasting and wreak havoc on a child’s [...]
At The Calais School in Whippany, students with special needs gain the independent living skills, workplace knowledge, and personal confidence they need to succeed. This is the story of Chelsea C., a Calais alumna who attributes her success in college [...]
