Testimonials

“We appreciate all the support from the Calais Foundation that has allowed Michael Louro to work with Avery.  We cannot thank Michael enough for all his hard work and for putting so many hours in with Avery.  Michael is so deeply and personally invested in his success; he has been a tremendous resource for us this year.  Simply put, we think Michael is the best person to ever work with Avery and that is a really high bar because he had so many excellent teachers and advisers at the Calais School. Avery is now two courses away from getting his Associates Degree from CCM.  He will be continuing to take classes after he gets his degree toward a 4-year degree. ”

“The Calais School has been life-changing. What my son has learned at Calais is not just academic, but social and emotional. He is in a totally different place from when he started there.”

“At Calais, they told me that you can’t learn if you are not in control of your emotions. I was very impressed because no one else considered how she was feeling. How can you learn if your emotions are not under control? Calais considers the whole person, the whole student.”

“The Calais AAI Program is such an amazing program. When my son is around one of the dogs, he instantly melts. It redirects him and he feels good and its really nice. I am so glad Calais has the dogs as it has definitely been a help to him.”

“There are times when my daughter is very stressed and the animals and handlers are wonderful. She loves animals and she gets very relaxed with the dogs.”

“We’d be lost without Calais. My daugher was bullied at other schools and did not thrive. She did not want to go to school- she was afraid of the bullies. When she got to Calais, it was a totally different atmosphere and a different world. Everyone was been wonderful and so kind to her. The teachers are all so supportive and they really care about her.”

“They support the parents, which makes such a difference. I would highly recommend this for parents.”

“I am so very grateful for the Calais School. The comprehensive program is aimed to highlight the strengths and abilities within each student so that they have the best chances for success going forward. Unfortunately, my daughter came to Calais late in the game, her senior year, but just that one year alone was the most positive pivotal moment in her life thus far. With Calais’ 12 plus program, the enrichment continues, my daughter continues to gain skills and experience that she will use throughout her life. I can’t (and don’t want to) think of where we would be without having all of what Calais has to offer to round out and enrich her life the way it has. Many thanks.”

“This is an amazing school. It is life changing for my daughter. She is learning, so happy now, in the past it was a struggle to get her to go to school. Now she can’t wait to get there. I am very Thankful that they have highly experienced and intelligent people working there.”

“Everyone at the Calais school is devoted to offering support for families and is responsive to changing requests and needs through PTO and Parent Support Meetings. If you are looking for a new learning environment for your child, the Calais school is definitely worth a look.”

“I can’t say enough about the warm, loving approach this school community offers. They have spent countless hours of patience and thought devising a plan for our son’s success. He is thriving academically and socially. Everyone from the Directors to counselors, therapists, teachers and aides bring an individualized approach-making sure that each child thrives and learns in their own unique way.”

“We wanted to say thank you for your commitment and effort in teaching and guiding our son… he grew and developed under your guidance, until he was ready to go to the mainstream full time. My husband and I are so grateful that we found Calais School. You carried us through some of the toughest times in Nathaniel’s development.”

“Upon meeting with members of The Calais School hearing what type of services would be offered to help our son, we knew The Calais School was the missing piece to our puzzle! Because of the positive learning environment at The Calais School, coupled with cutting edge learning materials, we have seen wonderful growth academically. The teachers are very well trained to help a child succeed while building their confidence. Because of the nurturing environment at the school, our son’s confidence has grown and he now realizes that he can be a success in life.”

“Our son has been a student at The Calais School and we have seen enormous progress academically, socially and very importantly emotionally. The exceptional teachers and counselors have been an essential part of his success. The nurturing staff gave him the tools to strengthen his capabilities to deal and navigate through stressful situations. This has been very important as he has learned to not only handle the stressful situations but also advocate for himself in certain challenging situations. This has made him a very happy and confident young man, and for that we are very appreciative.”

“My child has benefited from going to The Calais School because the faculty understands my child’s academic and social needs. They find strengths and weaknesses in those areas and build on them in his educational program.”

“The Calais Staff has literally saved our son’s life. THEY ALL TRULY CARE about OUR child. I wish they had more schools that specialize in our children’s needs like The Calais School. We are very happy to share with you that our son is now a senior and is looking ahead at college to continue his education.”

“My child has benefited from going to The Calais School because the faculty understands my child’s academic and social needs. They find strengths and weaknesses in those areas and build on them in his educational programs.”