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 Two
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 ›
Pine Tree Society’s Community Support: Let’s be together in a safe way
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the way in which services are delivered to adults with disabilities. Just five months ago, Pine Tree Society’s Community Support program sites in Auburn and Scarborough would be bustling centers of activity with close to 75 people gathering each morning and then departing to access group activities designed Read More ›
Pine Tree Society transforms Auburn program site to have a deeper impact in the community
“The therapeutic value is going to be huge.” That’s how Karen McClure-Richard, director of Pine Tree Society’s Early Learning Center describes the renovations to their building in Auburn. This building at 589 Minot Avenue is home to both Pine Tree Society’s Early Learning Center and Adult Support Services. Originally a warehouse, this Read More ›
Distance Learning: Top 10 Tips – Part One
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 – Introduction
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 ›
Pine Tree Society’s Early Learning Center partners with Evelyn S. and K.E. Barrett Foundation to support Maine children at risk
Pine Tree Society’s Early Learning Center in Auburn fills a critical need for Maine children. Their expertise in early intervention earned them a Summer Program Grant from the Evelyn S. and K.E. Barrett Foundation. The Barrett Foundation funds organizations that benefit children in need, which makes Pine Tree Society’s Early Learning Center’s Read More ›
Portland Press Herald: Pine Tree Camp gets creative to aid those with disabilities
Last week, we held a special demo day to run through our new Pine Tree Camp Adventure Day Pass. Reporter Deirdre Fleming joined us for a behind the scenes look. Here's an excerpt from her story: "When Tristan and Amy Bouchard started their day at Pine Tree Camp two weeks ago, they got the royal treatment on the camp’s pontoon Read More ›
Pine Tree Society partners with schools to meet the needs of Deaf students
We know school districts around the state are actively engaged in planning for the 2020-2021 school year. Remote learning may be an important piece in the puzzle of delivering education to students. Designing accessible curriculum for students who are Deaf requires a team approach. One essential member of the team is the Deaf student themselves. Read More ›