June 2024: Welcome to the Ädelbrook Educational Newsletter! | |
Welcome back to our quarterly educational newsletter, which captures how we are delivering achievement, dignity, happiness, and hope to students at Ädelbrook Behavioral & Developmental Services. At Ädelbrook, we do not just provide education; we create transformative experiences that empower each individual to reach their fullest potential - both in their homes and communities. Our commitment to delivering a successful, enriching, and immersive educational journey remains unwavering. | |
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This quarter marks an exciting time for Ädelbrook Behavioral & Developmental Services. We are thrilled to announce the newest location of the Ädelbrook Academy in Bloomfield, which pairs person-centered learning with a highly engaging educational experience. Furthermore, we are thrilled to share that our Ädelbrook Cromwell Academy has been awarded as a School of Excellence by the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) for the second year in a row. As one of the few qualified and approved NASET private special education facilities in Connecticut, this recognition is a testament to our unwavering dedication, commitment, and outstanding achievements in the field of special education.
We look forward to continuing to expand our services and opportunities while providing an exceptional educational journey filled with growth, exploration, and success. Read about current learning opportunities and advancement across the Ädelbrook Educational Continuum and how we are forming, informing, and transforming lives!
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Music Therapy & Creative Exploration at the Manchester Academy
Ädelbrook Academy in Manchester welcomes John Elash, our dedicated Special Education Teacher who has completed his studies for 092 Endorsement and will be assuming the role of Director of Education starting July 1, 2024.
This spring our students delighted in a memorable field trip to Playhouse in the Park, thanks to the staff’s commitment to fostering opportunities in the performing arts. Weekly sessions with a music therapist further enrich their educational journey.
At Ädelbrook Academy in Manchester, we embrace change as a catalyst for growth and innovation, ensuring every student receives the support and inspiration they need to excel.
Click here to access the 2024-2025 Manchester Academy Calendar!
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Celebrating Graduations & Student Success
Ädelbrook Academy in Cromwell joyfully celebrated six remarkable twenty-two-year-old students as they transitioned out of the program and six additional students who will continue their education at the Ädelbrook Transitional Academy. Director of Education, Allyssa Mullins, along with her dedicated team, went above and beyond to make this milestone truly unforgettable. Framed photos, heartfelt messages from staff, certificates of achievement, and a delightful luncheon were just some of the highlights shared with the graduates and their families.
While the students at the Cromwell Academy will be missed dearly by staff and friends, this celebration marks an exciting new chapter, as many students are transitioning to the Adelbrook Transitional Academy in Middletown.
In early May, students from the Cromwell Academy performed a fun and engaging concert at Covenant Living of Cromwell, singing popular songs such as "Do-Re-Mi" from the Sound of Music and other popular lyrics thanks to our music teacher, Jacob Boergesson, who orchestrated the performance. This fantastic event provided students with the opportunity to strengthen their social and motor skills while placing smiles on the faces of so many residents at Covenant Living! In addition to off-campus opportunities, students also practice their vocational skills through initiatives such as the ÄdelbrookCARES Food Pantry and Cromwell Academy Coffee Shop.
Exemplary of our commitment to excellence, one of our amazing students, "Nate", received the "Spirit of Life Award" from the Special Olympics of Connecticut. Nate has been a dedicated member of the CT Special Olympics since he was 11 years old! In addition to his tenure, he regularly demonstrates patience and kindness and always does his best. He truly embodies the spirit of Ädelbrook!
Click here to access the 2024-2025 Cromwell Academy Calendar!
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Serving Students at our NEW Bloomfield Academy
Get ready to experience the newest addition to the Ädelbrook community: Ädelbrook Academy in Bloomfield, opening its doors in the Fall of 2024 as a second location for the Cromwell Academy. Nestled in the heart of Bloomfield, our new campus offers a sprawling expanse of land perfectly tailored to cater to the individualized needs of students. As part of the renowned Ädelbrook Academy in Cromwell, our Bloomfield location promises an exceptional educational journey filled with growth, exploration, and success.
We look forward to opening the Bloomfield location and continuing to support public school districts with their outplacement of students.
The program at the Bloomfield Academy mirrors the Cromwell Academy! Visit our website to learn how we support the growth and development of our students.
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Students Journey Onward from the Transitional Academy in Middletown
This month marked a season of new beginnings at the Ädelbrook Transitional Academy (ATA). According to our Director of Education, Jackie Peck, "There isn't a camera lens big enough to capture the love, care, progress, pride and happiness that has been effervescing at the ATA with each graduation celebration." One of our graduates expressed their feelings around graduation through the statement, "Thank you for everything and this is not goodbye this is see you later." To capture the impact of the Transitional Academy, staff and students even created their very own Happy Graduation Song!
A staff member at the ATA also shared, "Graduation has always been a special event at Adelbrook. The individualized ceremonies at the ATA help capture the growth and accomplishments of the graduates. Ivy is a great example of what an individual can do when an ambitious and motivated student has a team to support them every step of the way. Her graduation was a visual representation of how much an individual can succeed with support."
This quote is a testament to the impact of the Transitional Academy's community-based vocational program. Through a Career Readiness Center and two vocational storefronts, Ädelbooks & More and the Ädelbrook Bark-ery in Middletown, CT, students learn and practice employment skills essential for the workforce. To learn more about Ädelbooks & More and the ATA's impact, watch our newest segment with Keith McGilvery on FOX61 News, "Preparing for the workforce."
While we will miss our students dearly, we know that the tools, resources, and support provided by the Transitional Academy will help them find achievement and hope in their next adventure!
Click here to access the 2024-2025 Transitional Academy Calendar!
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Discover the impact of Ädelbrook in these messages from parents & guardians. | |
“When we were looking at different programs, we immediately knew that Ädelbrook was the right place for our son. Walking in, it was clear that the program was thoughtfully designed and organized around the students’ needs and abilities. Students are accepted as they are and staff are skilled at recognizing and maximizing each student’s potential. None of the other programs had the warmth, enthusiasm and feeling of home that we experienced at our first visit.” | |  |
“Ädelbrook has a phenomenal program with dedicated staff that look at each child as an individual. Ädelbrook helps students find success through life skills training, on the job coaching, and opportunities for daily social development.” | Ädelbrook has changed Ivana’s life. She is not only communicating verbally for the first time in her life, but she has also been given the tools and support needed to achieve her hopes and dreams.” | |
What Districts are Saying | |
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"Our school district has students placed at both your Cromwell and Middletown campuses and as the Special Education Administrator in our district, I know that any student enrolled in Adelbrook schools is going to receive not only a good education, but also the social, emotional, and community supports that they need in order to be the best versions of themselves upon graduation.
When asked where to send a student, my number one response is always Adelbrook. I say with earnest, that they are the best schools in the state. I do not have to worry that a student with unusual needs will not have them met. I do not have concerns about the level of care and support that students will receive. I rest assured that together, Adelbrook and our district, are providing the best education that we can for each and every student placed there."
~ Marcia Robinson, Special Education Administrator USD2
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Creating an Accepting and Inclusive World for Neurodiverse Individuals | |
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On April 27th, over 400 people gathered on Ädelbrook's Cromwell Campus to walk for the acceptance and inclusivity of individuals with Autism, Developmental & Intellectual disabilities.
In addition to a fully-inclusive walk, the event featured food trucks, activities for residents and students, a resource fair, and more. With the support of family, friends, and mission partners, we raised over $61,000 to provide additional support and activities for the amazing individuals we serve.
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Upcoming Event -
Join us on Thursday, September 12th 2024, for our 28th Annual Golf For Kids Tournament! This event will be held at Lyman Orchards Golf Course in Middlefield, Connecticut and will consist of breakfast, golf, afternoon buffet, raffle, auction, awards, and more.
With the support of community partners and advocates like you, we will be able to raise funds to enrich the lives of our individuals while connecting our incredible mission partners. This is a great tournament for a greater cause! Click the link below to play or sponsor.
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To learn more about our educational programs, please contact Dr. Dale R. Hoyt, Vice President for Education at dhoyt@adelbrook.org or Carol Buikus, Director of Admissions and Program Development at cbuikus@adelbrook.org. Thank you for your commitment to our incredible students, and we wish you a wonderful summer! | | | | |
