Ädelbooks & More, a new used bookstore located in Middletown, CT, was featured in The Middletown Press last month. The interview, which celebrated the launch of Ädelbrook’s new vocational storefront, provides the opportunity for students with autism and developmental disabilities to learn and practice vocational skills. During the interview, Ädelbrook’s President & CEO, Alyssa Goduti,...
In February, Ädelbrook Behavioral & Developmental Services celebrated Black History Month with Keith McGilvery on Fox61 News. During the segment, Jackie Peck, Adelbrook’s Director of Education, alongside Taiya, a student at the Ädelbrook Transitional Academy, shared the incredible impact of a new used bookstore, Ädelbooks & More in Middletown, CT. In addition to providing a...
Ädelbrook Behavioral and Developmental Services celebrated their 27th Annual Golf for Kids tournament on September 14th at Lyman Orchards Golf Course in Middlefield, CT. Through the support of community partners, volunteers, advocates, sponsors, and donors, Ädelbrook was able to raise a total of $65,000, the most money raised in the history of this tournament. ...
Ädelbrook Behavioral and Developmental Services Cromwell Academy has been selected as a 2023 NASET School of Excellence. Since 2008, the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) has bestowed this honor to qualified private special education schools that meet a certain criterion and have validated extraordinary dedication and commitment to the students served. According to...
Read the story below, via Traumatic Stress Institute: The Traumatic Stress Institute (TSI) is excited to announce the four agencies participating in the first-of-its-kind Pilot Trauma-Informed Care Learning Collaborative for Organizations Serving Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). The Pilot Learning Collaborative is a 16-month initiative where organizations work intensively together to implement TSI’s...
Read the story below, via CT Mirror: The Department of Children and Families, sister state agencies, community partners, contracted providers, families with lived-expertise, and other stakeholders have collaborated for decades to meet a shared vision of “Partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive.” To meet that mission, Connecticut has...
Read the story below, via NBC Connecticut: Despite the state shutting down earlier this year because of the pandemic, thousands of nonprofit employees continued to work and take care of children. Watch the news story on the NBC Connecticut website here.
This week, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for use among children ages 12-15. Therefore, as outlined in the Governor’s press release, the State of Connecticut is preparing to make the Pfizer vaccine available to children as young as 12 through several channels: pharmacies, mass vaccination sites, some...
Read the story below, via WFSB: MIDDLETOWN, CT (WFSB) — Wednesday’s Bright Spot sheds light on a small storefront in downtown Middletown that offers more than just items for sale. Nestled right off of Main Street in Middletown, next to the police department, is the Ädelbrook Bark-ery, a one-stop shop that specializes in all...
Read the story below, via The Middletown Press: CROMWELL — Susan M. Brosseau, Chief Financial Officer at Ädelbrook Behavioral and Developmental Services, has been selected by The Connecticut Society of Public Accountants (CTCPA) to receive their 2021 Distinguished Service Award, according to a statement. Founded in 1908, CTCPA is a professional association that promotes...
State of Connecticut Department of Education Ruling—Update Regarding IDEA Eligibility Extended Until Age 22 Case Title: A.R. v. Connecticut State Board of Education Ruling Date: September 4, 2020 As a result of the court ruling made in A.R. v. Connecticut State Board of Education, students who have not yet turned twenty two years old...
Read the story below, via Cromwell Life: When one runs a school that provides year-round instruction and support for special needs children and young adults, you can’t shut the place down for long. Not even when there is a virus pandemic. So after nearly three months with its doors closed Ädelbrook reopened in early...
Ädelbrook’s special education schools located in Cromwell, Middletown, East Hartford and Manchester started back to school with a blended learning model on July 6th. After 4 months of teaching through Zoom, Teams, and Google Classrooms our teachers are back to what they love the most – teaching their students in-person in the classroom! Ädelbrook schools...
As we approach Autism Awareness Month we learn of the great things happening at Adelbrook with a visit with CEO Alyssa Goduti. Listen to the full story here, from iCRVRadio’s Feel Good Friday story, aired on March 27, 2020.
Below, you can find some tips and resources to help you with talking to your child about coronavirus. Via PBS: 1. Share age appropriate facts and corrected misinformation. 2. Reassure them that they are safe 3. Emphasize simple things your family can do to be “germ busters” Here are four ways we can help...
We understand that there may be unique challenges for students with disabilities and this may be an especially stressful time for families. The first step in adjusting to this period of time is to maintain structure at home and keep students engaged in positive, productive activities. The following are some tips and suggestions to keep...
