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Darrin C. came to The Calais School when he was just four years old and had difficulty paying attention and making the right choices. The Calais School enabled Darrin to gain confidence in himself and skills he needed to succeed [...]
For Calais special education teacher Brittany Tobin, Calais has always meant family. “From the moment I got to Calais, I knew it was different,” she said. “You get to see the children grow and some of the things that the [...]
It was 10 years ago when Anthony recalls that he had difficulty speaking and learning in elementary school and was often mistreated by his peers on a regular basis. His fourth grade teacher told his parents “that he was unteachable.” “It was at this [...]
Culinary arts teacher Kelly Walsh regularly shares her passion for cooking and nutrition with her students during culinary classes and the afterschool cooking club during the school year as well as during the schools ESY Program in the summer. Mrs. [...]
For Lizzy A., the staff at the Calais School made a difference in her life, she said. “The teachers and counselors at the Calais School are so amazing and friendly,” she said. “My school years were difficult for me, but [...]
Calais School Structured Learning Experience Coordinator Lisa Marie Vallo talks about why she loves her job. “I've seen students grasp concepts learned in the classroom and apply them in real-time, practical ways; interviewing for a job, interacting socially, self-advocating, attending college [...]
