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Each year, The New England Center for Childrenâs Academic Department holds a Scholastic Book Fair benefitting NECC. This year, the book fair will be held virtually at Scholastic.com/BF/NECC from November 27-December 10. Proceeds from the book fair benefit NECCâs Student Library, Teacher Resource Room, and academic classroom materials. Because this yearâs fair is entirely online,
On Friday, November 20, the Board of Directors of The New England Center for Children Ÿ (NECCÂź) released new mission and vision statements for the organization. The updated statements are part of the new Strategic Plan that defined goals and objectives for the next six years. The statements themselves reflect NECCâs purpose and act as guiding
While Giving Tuesday traditionally celebrates philanthropy and encourages individuals to help support charities, this year, The New England Center for Children approached the day slightly differently. Given how challenging the last year has been, instead of asking for continued financial support, NECC just wants to thank its network of friends, families, and corporate partners who
Leader in Autism Education Holds Signature Event Online for the First Time Southborough, Mass. â December 4, 2020 â The New England Center for ChildrenÂź (NECCÂź), a global leader in autism education and research, announced today that its 2020 Children of Promise Gala, that took place on Nov. 20, raised over $670,000 despite being held virtually
Like so many staff alumni from The New England Center for Children (NECC), Dithu Rajaraman, Ph.D., MSEd, BCBA, LABA, looks back on his time at NECC fondly. âIf you asked me if I miss the direct-care aspect [of working at NECC], my answer is overwhelmingly yes,â he says. âI really miss working with clients.â While
Stefanie Upshaw, MS, MCBA, LABA has been a teacher at The New England Center for Children (NECC) for nearly ten years. After graduating from the University of Florida in 2011 with a degree in psychology, she joined Team NECC as a teacher. She was drawn to NECC because of its reputation for providing world-class treatment
A Message from the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force: Since 1987, March has been designated as Womenâs History Month in the United States. It is a time not just to study the vital impact that women have made on the course of history, but to celebrate their accomplishments in a variety of fields.
Marvin, a residential student, participating in the Basketball Skills Challenge Each month, NECCâs Adapted Physical Education, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy (APE, OT, PT) department provides a special activity to students during physical education class. This month, in partnership with Special Olympics Massachusetts, students will participate in a virtual basketball skills challenge. The
Julia Touhey, MS, BCBA, LABA is a teacher in the day school at The New England Center for ChildrenÂź (NECCÂź). While earning her masterâs in applied behavior analysis, Touhey conducted research into reducing stereotypy in children with autism. NECC Director of Research, Bill Ahearn, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA advised on the project. Learn more about this
Kim Michel started at NECC in 2012 and worked on many residential teams to begin her career here. After 8 years, Kim was ready for a change and applied to the Administration Coordinator position. Kim accepted the position in April 2020 and moved officially to Administration in August. Kim currently supervises the student records department
