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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 [...]
The Calais School in Whippany is one of only five public and private schools in New Jersey to be recognized by the New Jersey School Boards Association for its creative efforts, enabling special needs students to achieve their fullest potential [...]
At the Calais School we are committed to fostering a nurturing and supportive environment. Cultivating a sense of belonging among students is a school-wide priority. Social groups are a fun, optional activity that brings students together for peer-to-peer engagement. During [...]
