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Mayor Cervoni Visits Special Needs School In Wallingford

Wallingford Mayor Vincent Cervoni visited the school as part of the Read Across America festivities. WALLINGFORD, CT — Wallingford Mayor Vincent Cervoni visited the BEST Academy of Wallingford on Monday, March 3, reading If You Give a Mouse a Cookie to students as part of Read Across America festivities. The BEST Academy is a specialized school designed to support students with emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. It provides a highly structured and therapeutic learning environment. View Article

Mayor Cervoni Visits Special Needs School In Wallingford2025-03-13T14:20:30-04:00

Achieve Academy East on The Jennifer Hudson Show

We’re beyond proud of Stanley Alston, Team Lead, and Tiffany Davis, Teacher, for representing Achieve Academy East on The Jennifer Hudson Show! Stanley Alston, Team Lead, and Tiffany Davis, Teacher, from Achieve Academy East in Philadelphia were invited to appear on The Jennifer Hudson Show. While on the show, Stanley and Tiffany discussed their inspiring work at Achieve Academy East and said the celebrations boost confidence and self-esteem for student. While this segment represents the work of Stanley, Tiffany and their many teammates at Achieve Academy East ,  it is also [...]

Achieve Academy East on The Jennifer Hudson Show2025-02-21T12:20:07-05:00

NewHope Academy was featured in the January issue of Executive Function

We are proud to announce that the expertise and dedication of current and former NewHope Academy staff in supporting twice-exceptional students has been nationally recognized. Their innovative work is highlighted in the article “Fostering Executive Function” in the January 2025 edition of Executive Function Magazine. This piece showcases how NewHope Academy, part of Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI Schools), equips students with critical executive functioning skills, setting them up for success both in the classroom and beyond. The article highlights their expertise and dedication to empowering students through innovative educational strategies. Read more on page 57 of [...]

NewHope Academy was featured in the January issue of Executive Function2025-03-17T09:42:53-04:00

High Road School of Belvidere Educator Named Teacher of the Week

High Road School's Saundra Hill was recently celebrated as local radio station 97ZOK’s Teacher of the Week. Administrative Assistant Rachel Lenick nominated Hill for going above and beyond for her students both in and out of school. Staff from the radio station visited the school to surprise Hill with a cake and gift card to a local day spa to celebrate her recognition. Learn how her exceptional care, hard work and dedication create safe spaces for academically and behaviorally challenged students: 97ZOK Teacher of the Week-Saundra Hill from High Road School.

High Road School of Belvidere Educator Named Teacher of the Week2025-01-14T11:40:17-05:00

This season, finding my gratitude in art and teaching

Educators guide and support students, but also learn from their curiosity, problem-solving skills, and unique ways of thinking Key points: Teaching isn’t a one-way street–students have their own lessons to share Here’s how schools can better support neurodiverse students Why special educators are key to behavioral equity and inclusion As an art teacher at a school for twice-exceptional students, gratitude is drawn into many moments each day. Reflecting on my previous role in a public school, I often felt like I was caught in a whirlwind, focusing on students who weren’t always fully engaged. But here, I have the gift [...]

This season, finding my gratitude in art and teaching2024-12-04T13:38:46-05:00

Mary DiCarlo: How Our Family Navigates Life With A Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Families with children on the Autism Spectrum face unique challenges and experiences. Each family’s journey is different, filled with both struggles and triumphs. We want to share their stories, insights, and advice to help and inspire other families going through similar experiences. As part of this interview series, we had the pleasure to interview Mary DiCarlo. Mary DiCarlo is a mom of two daughters, Sabrina, 27, a special education teacher, and Summer, 19. She has devoted to her life to being a stay-at-home mother to care for Summer who has autism and other medical issues. Mary lives in East Haven, [...]

Mary DiCarlo: How Our Family Navigates Life With A Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder2024-10-09T19:23:19-04:00

School of the Week: Excel Academy Central prepares students for high achievement

After the student population at Excel Academy South reached 400 students last year, a plan was developed to downsize the school. The result was opening another school in a different location with the same programming. Excel Academy Central opened its doors this school year at Grover Washington Middle School at 201 E. Olney Ave. Just like Excel Academy South, Central is an accelerated school program that provides students who are behind on credits obtain their high school diploma. “Excel South is still in the same location that it was last year and we were able to develop another school with [...]

School of the Week: Excel Academy Central prepares students for high achievement2024-06-12T16:09:25-04:00

Specialized Education Services, Inc. Grows Educational Offerings in Arizona with Acquisition of Two Lexington Life Academy Locations

SESI broadens mission of supporting more students through specialized education and therapeutic services PPHILADELPHIA, June 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional educational and positive behavioral supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting, today announced the acquisition of two Lexington Life Academy locations in Arizona. The schools, located in the greater Phoenix area, serve students with autism through evidenced-based practices, structured learning, standards-based curriculum, sensory integration, and behavior modification. The addition of Lexington Life Academy campuses [...]

Specialized Education Services, Inc. Grows Educational Offerings in Arizona with Acquisition of Two Lexington Life Academy Locations2024-06-12T15:19:23-04:00

Specialized Education Services, Inc. Unveils 2024 Staff and Teacher of the Year Winners

Third annual awards program recognizes team members’ commitment to special and alternative education students PHILADELPHIA, May 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional educational and positive behavioral supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting, today broadly announced Shannon Searles as its 2024 Teacher of the Year and Anjel Green as its 2024 Staff of the Year. The annual program honors teachers and full-time employees, including teachers, social workers, behavior specialists and paraprofessionals staff, who exemplify high-quality, evidence-based [...]

Specialized Education Services, Inc. Unveils 2024 Staff and Teacher of the Year Winners2024-05-28T11:40:47-04:00

Quenice Davis: From college basketball star to Sacramento school admin

Quenice Davis is a former San Diego State standout basketball player. Now, she's impacting lives as an administrator at Sierra School of Sacramento SACRAMENTO, Calif. — When it comes to shooting your shot, Quenice Davis gets buckets. The former division 1 college basketball star turned school administrator is scoring at life and dishing out plenty of assists along the way. "I've always known I wanted to go into education," said Davis. "My father was a teacher when I was a little kid. My sister was already in the field, teaching students with autism, and she was like 'Hey, try this [...]

Quenice Davis: From college basketball star to Sacramento school admin2024-05-06T13:09:26-04:00

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