THE LATEST NECC NEWS
NECC 5K Breaks Fundraising and Attendance Records
The 18th Annual NECC Walk/Run for Autism surpassed the totals of previous ones, raising $324,000 with more than 1,000 participants. Virtual teams took part on Cape Cod, in New Hampshire, and in Abu Dhabi.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Kelsey Mellekas, MSEd, BCBA, LABA
Kelsey Mellekas, MSEd, BCBA, LABA, has worked for The New England Center for Children for ten years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight because “she is an amazing supervisor who is always there to support each member of the team."
NECC Named a 2024-25 NASET School of Excellence
The New England Center for Children® (NECC) has been selected as a National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) School of Excellence for the 2024-25 school year, the highest honor NASET bestows upon special education schools.
NECC Welcomes Largest-Ever Class of Summer Interns
This summer, NECC will welcome its largest-ever class of summer interns: 60 interns from 36 colleges and universities across the country.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Diego Coyle Diez, MS, BCBA, LABA
Diego Coyle Diez, MS, BCBA, LABA, a residential coordinator, came to NECC from his native Ireland four years ago. He was nominated by multiple colleagues because he “goes above and beyond for both staff and students!"
Dunkin’ Golf Classic for Autism Tees Up Fore 26th Year
Monday, June 3 was an un-fore-gettable day as 124 golfers gathered to celebrate the 26th Annual Carlos Placido Dunkin’ Golf Classic for Autism, raising $160,000 for The New England Center for Children.