The famous Fab Four band—The Beatles!

Our three high school ASD/DD classrooms had quite an exciting week with the visit of the famous Fab Four band—The Beatles!  The talented music foursome did not have to travel all the way across the pond from Liverpool, England.  Rather, they came to us in PUPPET form thanks to the generosity of our very own Mrs. Cotton … Continued

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FLLAC students and staff pitch in to help Puerto Rico

In the month since Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico FLLAC students and staff have rallied to help out. Spearheaded by Marilu Bailey, Job Coach in the ASD/DD Program, FLLAC collected over 20 cases of adult diapers, 40 cases of water, Gatorade, Pedialyte, batteries, flashlights, first aid kits, toiletries, extension cords, formula, gloves, hand sanitizer, over … Continued

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Students with Red Coat soldier

Exciting history lessons

Miss Dorsey’s middle school class was invited to join the eighth graders for a fun and exciting History lesson. As part of Miss Dorsey’s U.S. History unit, the students have been learning about the American Revolution, the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. This Friday they got to see the Redcoats in action and interact with … Continued

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Learning the ABC’s

We have been working hard in our DD Elementary Program!  Janais loves to visit her friends in inclusion and practice her letters with everyone.  She was beyond excited when she was asked to lead the class in their letter sounds practice session!  All her hard work is paying off.  Just check out how proud she … Continued

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Display of painted rocks

Kindness rocks!

Three FLLAC High School classrooms belong to Operation: Gratitude.  Each week they bake, do art projects and write thank you letters to members of the community.  The students learned about rock painting and Kindness rocks.  They chose to paint Kindness rocks and deliver them to the Ayer Nashoba Park Assisted Living facility so that they … Continued

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A view into the DD Elementary Program: Featuring Dylan!

We have been working hard here at the DD Elementary room! Dylan has been practicing making picture choices, eating yummy foods and cleaning up after a messy art activity. But don’t worry, its not all work! We have also squeezed in a little play time too!       

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Students preparing meal packs for the needy.

Annual Day of Caring

On Friday September 15, 2017, the senior class from Caldwell Alternative participated in the 22nd United Way of North Central Massachusetts’ Annual Day of Caring. It was estimated that over 500 volunteers from area companies and organizations, including 2,000 students from other area schools, donated the day to assist local health and human service agencies … Continued

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Classroom picture with their apples and pumpkins.

It’s apple and pumpkin picking season

Miss Dorsey’s middle school class enjoyed a beautiful day full of fun in the sun at Red Apple Farm. Each student ventured into the pumpkin patch to pick his or her very own pumpkin. Next the hayride took them out to the apple trees where they learned to twist each apple like a doorknob and … Continued

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