Posts Tagged ‘maaps’
Dyslexia Awareness Month: maaps ED writes about her journey
We’re sharing this wonderful and important piece written by the Executive Director of maaps*, Elizabeth Becker. Elizabeth’s journey through a maaps school, shared in honor of Dyslexia Awareness Month, is an inspiration! Elizabeth writes: “This is what someone with dyslexia looks like. These pictures capture two life-changing days in my life. The first is from…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Honoring Brant Lemieux, maaps award nominee (Part 6
Several Latham staff members were recently nominated for the Albert E. Trieschman Memorial Award for Exceptional Direct Service to Children* given annually by the Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools (maaps). Overnight Counselor Brant Lemieux was nominated for his outstanding work in supporting our students. An excerpt of Brant’s nomination for the award follows:…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Honoring Lauren Viera, maaps award nominee (Part 2)
Several Latham staff members were recently nominated for the Albert E. Trieschman Memorial Award for Exceptional Direct Service to Children given annually by the Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools (maaps). This award is intended to acknowledge superior direct service contributions to special needs children by a clinician, specialist, or child care worker whose…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Honoring Monique Williams, maaps award nominee (Part 1)
Several Latham School teachers were recently nominated for the Excellence in Teaching Award given annually by the Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools (maaps). The award acknowledges superior teaching contributions to special needs children by a classroom teacher whose performance and achievement reflects the high principles of the profession and the Association. Many of…
Read MoreLatham joins maaps technology leaders in session on cyber security
Technology leaders from Latham Centers joined other Chapter 766 schools at a recent professional development session on emerging cybersecurity risks. The Gifford School in Weston hosted the IT gathering, and presenter Eugene V. Slobodzian, Vice President of Security for Winxnet, led the session for maaps (Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools). Although Eugene…
Read MoreLatham Centers’ Residential Staff Strive for Success
The Children’s Residential Department is honored to announce that Dominic Monick has been nominated for the Massachusetts Association of Approved Private Schools (maaps), 2016 Albert E. Trieschman Memorial Award for Exceptional Direct Service to Children! This award is intended to acknowledge superior direct service contributions to special needs children. Dominic Monick exemplifies dedication and…
Read MoreCongratulations and Thank You to Anne McManus, New maaps Board President
Latham’s President and CEO, Anne McManus, was recently welcomed as the new Board President of maaps (Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools). The maaps announcement read, “We’ve always said the strength of maaps comes from our schools – and our members go to great lengths to lead our C[hapter] 766 special education efforts forward!”…
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