“The mission of Stetson School is to support youth and families and help them to form healthy and secure family connections, overcome adversity and traumatic experiences, build social competency, and develop emotional and behavioral self-regulation skills.” – Stetson School Mission Statement Founded in 1899 in Barre, Massachusetts, Stetson School is a nationally accredited, fully licensed, Chapter766-approved Residential and Education Treatment Program for young men, ages 9-22, who have problematic behaviors, sexually reactive behaviors, complex developmental…
In a new blog series, Boston Tutoring Services highlights Massachusetts Special Education Schools. This week, we feature a submission from Judith Gelfand of Bay Cove Academy: Bay Cove Academy is a small therapeutic school that works with a wide range of students ages 12-21 from the greater Boston area who have a history of emotional, social or learning difficulties. We provide a comprehensive academic curriculum, a full array of clinical services by our in-house LICSW clinicians, and…
In a new blog series, Boston Tutoring Services highlights Massachusetts Special Education Schools. This week, we interview Suzanne Tiberii from The Manville School. Boston Tutoring Services: What types of special needs/disabilities does your school support? Suzanne Tiberii: Manville is a 766-approved private therapeutic day school. We serve children with emotional, behavioral and learning challenges. About 1/3 of our students are on the high end of the autism spectrum (Asperger’s, NLD). BTS: What types of therapeutic services do…
There’s a lot to consider when taking pre-college exams. Reference this material for your exam questions. Advanced Placement Exams You should consider taking Advanced Placement Exams or CLEP tests in your Junior and Senior years. This allows you to test out of some college courses that can save you time and money. The exams are administered each year in the Spring with some preparation required prior to the exam. Check with your school for…
11th Grade: College Planning Timeline This is a key year in the college planning process because you’ll be taking standardized tests, narrowing down your college list, and learning more about financial aid. In addition, you’ll need to stay involved in your high school courses and activities. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Fall Stay on track with your classes and grades. Meet with your counselor to see what you still need to take. Check on your class rank and your…
The following article is part of Boston Tutoring Services’ series of blog posts about local nonprofit organizations. Our goals are to raise awareness about their work and to share how other people can get involved. If you or someone you know is part of, has worked with, or knows about a local nonprofit, please contact us and share your experiences. All submissions are welcome! In the tenth part of our nonprofit series, Boston Tutoring Services interviews Tracy Weeks from International Fund…
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a pastor, humanitarian, activist, and Nobel Peace Prize recipient. To celebrate and honor the Civil Rights leader on his national holiday, we have put together some of his most inspiring and thought-provoking quotes. “Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal.” “In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of…
Staying organized and using time effectively and efficiently is a daunting task that most people (both children and adults) struggle with in various aspects of their lives. We call these executive functioning skills, but there is so much more attached to the stigma of these words. Frustration, anxiety, depression, passive aggression, oppositional behavior, and active aggressive behaviors are just a sample of the myriad of challenges parents and professional educators face on a daily basis…
