Over Memorial Day weekend, nearly 40 staff from The New England Center for Children (NECC) attended the 50th annual Association for Applied Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Conference in Philadelphia, PA.
The New England Center for Children (NECC) has announced that Miriam Ramirez-Garceau (Hernandez) and Kalyn Smith have been named the 2024 winners of the Myrna E. Libby Scholar Award.
Heather Arel, a lead tutor in one of The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Partner Program classrooms in Groton, MA, has worked for NECC for nearly two years. She was nominated by a colleague because she “always goes above and beyond to support students and other staff,” and when she moved to Groton,
Christmas came early for NECC students when the Solomon Pond Mall in Marlborough donated a generous shopping spree, which was used to purchase winter clothes and jackets for our NECC students.
On November 10, 2023, the NECC community celebrated the annual Children of Promise Gala, shining a spotlight on its robust research program and raising more than $1.23 million.
Helen Hedman, MSEd, would do anything for her students. Including running 26.2 miles while raising money as a member of NECC’s Boston Marathon team.
In just three years, BJ’s Wholesale Club has become a valuable community partner. In addition to sponsoring events, BJ’s has donated goods and supplies, pumpkins for the decorating contest at Halloween, literacy kits for students, and is one of NECC’s newest vocational partners.
Last week, NECC recognized the 27 staff who received their master's degrees during the May 17 Simmons University Commencement with a celebration in Southborough.
One of the first signs of summer at The New England Center for Children (NECC) is the day the Edible Schoolyard comes to life. And this year, it is back and bigger than ever, thanks to a new community partnership with Vego Garden.
Rachel Wheeler, a program coordinator for the Pleasant Street adult services team, has been with The New England Center for Children for 15 years. She was nominated by a colleague because she “brings a calm and thoughtful demeanor to the team.”
