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The Calais School Wins Prestigious 2022 Innovations in Special Education Award!

By |2022-05-25T10:53:01-04:00May 24th, 2022|Animal Assisted Activities, Animal Assisted Education, Animal Assisted Interventions, Animal Assisted Therapy, Awards, Counseling, Inspiration|

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 [...]

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Calais Social Groups Help Students Learn About Team Building, Socialization, and Other Valuable Skills!

By |2022-05-16T10:57:32-04:00May 15th, 2022|Calais Happenings, Counseling, Extra-curricular activities, Inspiration, Social Skills Building, Uncategorized|

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 [...]

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College Bridge Students Enter Another Semester of Learning, Growth, and Fun

By |2022-02-23T11:17:52-05:00February 24th, 2022|12 Plus Program, Academics, Calais Happenings, Counseling, Transition & Career Services|

The Calais School’s innovative College Bridge Program, in partnership with County College of Morris, gives 12 Plus students a taste of college life. In preparation for the Spring 2022 semester, students worked with Calais’ Guidance Counselor and Work-Based Learning Coordinator [...]

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Calais Celebrates School Choice Week and Calais Pride

By |2022-02-02T14:56:51-05:00February 2nd, 2022|12 Plus Program, Academics, Animal Assisted Activities, Animal Assisted Education, Animal Assisted Interventions, Animal Assisted Therapy, Calais Happenings, Counseling, High School, Inspiration, Lower School|

Calais School students are enjoying School Choice Week, with many activities celebrating the reasons students love Calais. And there are so many reasons! When asked what they enjoy about Calais, students say their friends, the caring staff, clubs, the support [...]

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Calais Celebrates Anti-Bullying Month and National Week of Respect in October

By |2021-11-04T20:06:31-04:00November 4th, 2021|Calais Happenings, Counseling, Inspiration|

Last month for Anti-Bullying Month and the National Week of Respect, the Calais School’s counselors and staff educated students and raised awareness about bullying prevention and the importance of respecting each other. School Counselor Marjane Vitaletti helped organize a variety [...]

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Calais School Welcomes New AAI Handler and Dog to Program

By |2021-10-07T15:31:03-04:00October 7th, 2021|12 Plus Program, Animal Assisted Activities, Animal Assisted Education, Animal Assisted Interventions, Animal Assisted Therapy, Calais Happenings, Counseling, High School, Inspiration, Lower School, Occupational Therapy, Reading, Social Skills Building, Speech|

The Calais School’s Animal Assisted Interventions Program is excited to welcome two new members to its team: new animal handler Lori Kertesz and her dog Star. Mrs. Kertesz is both a registered nurse and a physical therapist and has many [...]

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