Pine Tree Society is a leader in distance learning for students with special needs. From early intervention for preschoolers to maintaining speech and language skills in high school, Pine Tree Society is expert at meeting the individual needs of students of all ages. Whether you are a parent homeschooling or a teacher providing distance Read More ›
Four ways to have fun getting active
By Linda Bonnar, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP, Director of Communication Pathways, Pine Tree Society Remote learning from home means less daily physical activity for your child. Whether your child’s school is a hybrid or a full distance learning model, parents will need to find creative ways to promote movement throughout the day. Regardless of your Read More ›
Three tips to structure your homeschooling or distance learning day
By Linda Bonnar, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP, Director of Communication Pathways, Pine Tree Society Whether you are homeschooling or your child is distance learning in school, these helpful tips are applicable to children of all abilities. 1) Make a schedule for the day. What are the goals you hope to accomplish? Create the schedule Read More ›
Michael: Empowered to take the lead
On Giving Tuesday, your donation will be matched dollar for dollar (up to $3500)! Donate today! Michael has been coming to Pine Tree Camp since he was in elementary school. This year when he came to camp it was a little different. This time he got to come with his family and show them what he proudly calls “My camp.” “We have a family camp Read More ›
News Center Maine: Pine Tree Camp innovates to welcome people back safely
Chloe Teboe and the crew at NEWS CENTER Maine visited Pine Tree Camp to see how we are adapting to continue to impact Maine people with disabilities during this challenging time. The Pine Tree Camp Adventure Day Pass allows children and adults with disabilities to visit camp for the day and take part in recreational outdoor activities. Watch Read More ›
Embodying the ‘Spirit of Pine Tree Camp,’ Community Support adapts to offer programming safely during COVID-19
Pine Tree Society offers a family of programs and services embodying the "Spirit of Pine Tree Camp." Check out how our Community Support programs in Auburn and Scarborough are adapting to offer clients opportunities to connect, engage in meaningful activities and access the outdoors during this challenging time. Like what you see? We are Read More ›
Your continued support, during the good times and the bad, transforms lives.
Make a difference. Donate today. I usually begin my letters to you by asking for your help. There’s no doubt about it, we need you more than ever. But I wanted to take a moment to say thank you. This has been a challenging time. Your continued support of Maine people with disabilities is inspirational to me, our staff and the people Read More ›
Distance Learning: Top 10 Tips from Pine Tree Society
The 2020/2021 school year is approaching and schools are preparing for multiple scenarios – one of which is distance learning. Pine Tree Society was able to jump in and support schools and their students with special needs during the spring shutdown. There’s no doubt about it, we learned a lot. Everyone did. We wanted to share our Top 10 distance Read More ›
Distance Learning: Top 10 Tips – Part Four
The 2020/2021 school year is approaching and schools are preparing for multiple scenarios – one of which is distance learning. Pine Tree Society was able to jump in and support schools and their students with special needs during the spring shutdown. There’s no doubt about it, we learned a lot. Everyone did. We wanted to share our Top 10 distance Read More ›