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Transition & Career Services

My Calais Story – Lisa Vallo

By |2020-11-04T11:18:54-05:00October 29th, 2020|12 Plus Program, Academics, Inspiration, My Calais Story, Transition & Career Services|

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 [...]

My Calais Story – Katie G.

By |2020-10-31T18:47:26-04:00October 22nd, 2020|12 Plus Program, Academics, Calais Happenings, Community Based Instruction, High School, Inspiration, My Calais Story, Transition & Career Services, Uncategorized|

For student Katie G., the Calais School 12+ Program has truly made a difference in her life. “The 12+ Program at the Calais School is an excellent option for any young adult, who feels they would benefit from a gradual [...]

12 Plus Students Examine Nutrition & Junk Food In Culinary Class

By |2020-01-13T10:52:53-05:00January 22nd, 2020|12 Plus Program, Class Projects, Transition & Career Services|

Mrs. Walsh has added a new regularly occurring lesson in her Culinary Class that teaches students all about nutrition. Each week, aside from learning functional living skills that include food safety, meal planning and basic meal prep, students have also [...]

12 Plus Students Build Resumes, Learn Work Skills & Earn a Paycheck!

By |2020-01-08T15:07:48-05:00January 15th, 2020|12 Plus Program, High School, Structured Learning Experiences, Transition & Career Services|

Last Summer, The Calais Foundation announced that funding for The Calais School's Learn N’ Earn stipend would be extended into the 2019-2020 school year. Fast forward to December of 2019 and the additional funding has enhanced the Learn N' Earn [...]

Novartis Delivers Another Memorable Disability Mentorship Day Event!

By |2019-11-22T15:00:35-05:00November 22nd, 2019|Calais Happenings, High School, Inspiration, Transition & Career Services|

On October 22, 2019, Calais Upper School students had a great time at Novartis' Disability Mentorship Day. The annual hands-on career exploration event was also attended by students from several local schools. The purpose of the initiative at the company’s [...]

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