Director's Message Archive

by Dodd White Spring is here! We are all thrilled to get to spend more time outside as the weather improves. It’s an exciting time of new growth in nature and at ECC. Our education program at ECC is also growing. We hired a new IEP (Individual Education Plan) Coordinator and a new Director of Education. Working with ECC’s educators, both are focused on enhancing ECC’s academics and increasing experiential learning opportunities. We also revamped our early elementary program for kindergarten through second grade. This program prepares students to be successful as they advance, and ideally transition to less restrictive environments. I hope you will take advantage of this lovely weather to spend more time outside with your child. Research…

The 2015–16 school year is well under way and it’s a busy time at the Center! For some of you, this is your child’s school and day treatment program. For others, it’s a place that you believe in. We embrace the proverb that “It takes a village to raise a child.” We seek to create supportive family-like partnerships that promote the growth and development of children. This philosophy shapes and guides our work. Our partnership with families is critical to every child’s progress This year, we have improved our programming to further engage our students in new therapeutic and learning activities. Children participate daily in staff led clubs, including yoga, knitting, CrossFit, etiquette, technology, leadership and robotics. Read more