Acronyms to Know! MA DDS OQE: Massachusetts Department of Disability Office of Quality Enhancement PBS: Positive Behavioral Support DESE: Department of Early and Secondary Education DCF Caring Together: Department of Children and Families Caring Together Initiative MAAPS: Massachusetts Association of Approved Private Schools ALICE Training: Active Shooter Response Training
Four adult residents are coming together once again for a Pop-Up Boutique at the Latham Centers Administration Office, 14 Lots Hollow Road in Orleans on Tuesday, December 20th. Our talented residents will show off their “Up Cycled” crafts and beautiful jewelry designs from 3pm to 4pm. The theme of this year’s show will be…
NATSAP, the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs, has again recognized Latham Centers’ outstanding staff. Last year, Meghan Pouliot won the prestigious “Teacher of the Year” Award, and this year, Monique Williams came away with the win. On December 2, 2016 Monique was honored by our Board of Directors for her outstanding work. Above,…
The weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas can be the most challenging time of the year for kids and families with PWS. Typical families experience holiday stress, but families with a child with PWS experience something that can barely be described. Parties, school celebrations that always include food regardless of how much we ask that it…
Our teachers, aides and students work hard to fill the Latham Campus with timely, uplifting messages on the bulletin boards. All four of the above Boards are in the Latham Schoolhouse and epitomize how creative, and grateful our staff and students are. Teacher: “I am thankful for my amazing students and coworkers at Latham!” Student:…
You heard it last week on our blog and social media, as well as via local press – on November 23rd, 2016, Cooke’s Seafood in Hyannis hosted a plethora of customers, and donated 20% of sales to support the student and adult residents at Latham Centers. During this season of Thanks and Appreciation, we say thank…
Dear Blog Reader and Social Media Follower, First and foremost, we thank you for staying up-to-date with the news at Latham Centers. In the world of non-profits, today is considered #GivingTuesday. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when…
You heard it last week on our blog and social media, as well as via local press – on November 23rd, 2016, Cooke’s Seafood in Hyannis will donate 20% of sales to support the student and adult residents at Latham Centers. TODAY’S THE DAY! Cooke’s Seafood and Latham Centers are taking on this endeavor as…
Cape Cod Today, a local Cape Cod news outlet has highlighted various stories of Latham Centers over the past month. Always a strong partner, the Cape Cod Today News Team is led by Editor and Publisher Dr. Robert Fellows. During this time of thanks and appreciation, Latham Centers is so grateful to Cape Cod…
Ms. Chris Gillstrom-Burgess and Mr. Mark Burgess, husband and wife team and Latham Centers supporters, were honored for their incredible fundraising for the 2017 Last Gasp. In this beautiful “Night of Gratitude,” hosted by Cape Cod Charitable FunRaisers (CCCF) at the Riverway Lobster House, the Top Ten “Big Wheels” were called to the front and…
Latham School:
Reaching for the Future
At Latham School, children from 8 years to young adults of 22 years are under the care of a special needs teacher and aide. In small home room classes of eight or fewer students. …Read more.
Latham Centers:
Safe Passage to Adulthood
While some Latham children return home to family or enroll in programs closer to home, others may transition to our Adult Programs or remain on Cape Cod to live independently …Read more.
Ways to Give
You can Make a Difference
A gift to Latham Centers will make a difference in the life of each and every individual we serve. To make it as easy as possible for you to donate, we offer a variety of gift vehicles …Read more.