Tag: professional development

Why We Stay: Fifty Years of Commitment, Community, and Care at NECC

For 50 years, NECC has been home to remarkably dedicated staff. Many never leave — nearly 100 employees have remained for 20 or more years. Why do they stay? The people, the mission, and a culture that invests deeply in those who serve students and families.  The Power of Professional Development  At NECC, professional development […]

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Nicole Goldberg, MS, BCBA, LABA

Nicole Goldberg, MS, BCBA, LABA, began her career at NECC as an undergraduate intern in 2008. Now a professional development specialist, Nicole was nominated by a colleague because “she’s a consummate professional who is extremely dedicated to the mission of NECC.”

NECC Participates in Virtual BABAT Conference

On Friday, October 9, The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Eileen Roscoe, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, presented at the 41st Annual Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT) Conference. The Conference, which brings together behavior analysts from across Massachusetts, was held entirely virtually this year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Roscoe, the Director […]

Former NECC Staff Continues Work with Children with Autism

While Jeff Steimer, BCBA, was working at The New England Center for Children (NECC) he already had a plan. “I had details written down in a notepad of how I would structure a center similar to NECC if I were to open it on my own,” says Steimer. “Even back then, just a few years into my career, I was already thinking about next steps.”

NECC Recognized by Equal Opportunity Employment Journal

The New England Center for Children was endorsed by EOE Journal, a national equal opportunity advocacy media outlet. This endorsement is significant as NECC continues to foster a diverse, welcoming community. This community extends beyond the staff and teachers, to include the students, their families and donors. “As an agency, we benefit from the varied perspectives that come with a more diverse […]