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Weekly E-Newsletter
For Melmark employees and families of individuals who reside and attend programs at Melmark's service division in New England. Please see below for important program information. Watch your inbox for a new newsletter every week.
In this Issue:
- Mission Moments
- School Calendar & Town Hall Meeting Date
- Visitation Guidance
- Staff Updates
- Employee Wellness & Benefit News
- Expert Speaker Series
- Research Updates
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fore Melmark New England Golf Tournament (save the date)
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Congratulations to all Melmark graduates, this year!
Here at Melmark New England, we celebrate graduations on (or very close to) an individual’s 22nd birthday. With several 22nd birthdays falling close together, this spring, we were able to celebrate a combined “Grand Graduation” for five Melmark New England graduates!
Congratulations Dara, Neil, Benjamin, Alex, and Maria!
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When the weather is warm, we enjoy the great outdoors! | |
Brendan at Veteran's Park. | |
Ben at Indian Ridge Park. | |
Ashton out for ice cream. | |
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Adrian at Indian Ridge Park. | |
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The Massachusetts Association of Approved Special Education Schools recently honored Rita M. Gardner, our President and CEO, for her service and dedication to MAAPS as the recipient of the 2023 James V. Major Award.
Rita is the trailblazing first person to receive the newly named award in honor of her 14 years of service and leadership on the Board of MAAPS, including 8 years of service on the Executive Committee, and in her role as past Board President, during the pandemic.
Congratulations, Rita!
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Several Melmark team members presented at the 49th Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) convention in Denver, CO over Memorial Day weekend. Presentations included two panel discussions (generalization and assent), a symposium on collaboration, and three poster presentations.
Way to go, team!
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As you may have read in last month's Melmark New England Melmark Moments, our 25th Anniversary Gala was a huge success!
You can read full press release, here! Additional photos are posted on our Facebook page.
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Important Melmark Employee Benefits Update: | |
This is to remind Melmark employees that Open Enrollment for benefits began on May 29, 2023 and will conclude on June 9, 2023. This is an active enrollment, therefore, you must complete your health plan elections otherwise you will lose your coverage. Please review information emailed to you from Human Resources and feel free to reach out to Odean Irons or Mary Morris with any questions. | |
Meetings and Calendar Reminders | | |
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Spring BBQ and Activities
RSVP TODAY!
The June 14th Family Town Hall Meeting will be followed by our Melmark New England Spring BBQ and Activities!
If you plan to attend the Spring BBQ, please RSVP to Karen Fitzgerald.
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Our next half day is: June 7, 2023 | |
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Reminder that attendance at the Staff Town Hall for Melmark employees is mandatory.
Open Enrollment will be covered.
Please make arrangements with your supervisor
to attend the session listed below.
In-person attendance is preferred.
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Please join us in welcoming Pamela Peterson, M.S., BCBA, LABA as Melmark New England's new Director of Early Intervention.
Pamela comes to Melmark with a strong background in Early Intervention and ABA Services from Butterfly Effects, Behavioral Health Works and New England Center for Children for more than 10 years. In her recent role as the Senior Behavior Consultant – BCBA Clinical Supervisor at Butterfly Effects, she was responsible for designing and implementing individualized educational and behavioral treatment programs for clients in their homes and community settings, including parent training and support. She also collaborated with educators and EI coordinators and families to identify most effective strategies for behavioral change and conducted initial assessments among other duties.
Prior to this, she was a Clinical Manager at Behavioral Health Works. In this role, she designed behavior analytic intervention and provided school consultation and home-based behavioral services. Previous to this role, she held various positions within New England Center for Children. Pamela has published and presented numerous peer-review journals on Early Intervention. She is currently enrolled in the PhD program with emphasis in ABA at Western New England University graduating this month.
Please join us in welcoming Pamela to Melmark!
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We have recently welcomed new staff member(s) in the following positions:
At the Stoughton Day School:
Brianna Coe: Nursing
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We have recently said goodbye to Melmark staff members in the following positions and wish them the best in their future endeavors:
At the Andover Campus and surrounding day and residential programs and Early Intervention:
Brianna Allan: Early Intervention ABA Counselor
Jamie Bridge: Program Coordinator, Westview
Pauline Eglin: Early Intervention, ABA Counselor
Ashley Jasmin: ABA Classroom Counselor, School
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Health and Wellness Updates | |
Melmark is happy to provide your customized June issue of the monthly wellness newsletter, the Wellness Insider: | |
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HR Update: JOIN US AT THE MELMARK WELLNESS FAIR ON 6/7
The MNE Wellness Fair is for ALL EMPLOYEES.
- It will be held at 461 River Road, Andover.
- 11:30 am - 3 pm-Representatives from our insurers will be on-hand to answer questions, do interactive activities, hold raffles and/or prizes,
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Chair yoga session All are welcome, It is understood that many Residential Staff will be on shift, so a make up event will be planned for Residential Staff who cannot attend at this time.
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: OE presentation for Day Staff. This will be the same as the 5/24 presentation.
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Melmark is committed to enhancing the health and wellness of our employees. As part of our strategic plan, Melmark will be offering employee activities that promote physical health and wellbeing and we have partnered with Husk which is an exciting new wellness app that offers wellness opportunities in the areas of Movement, Nutrition and Mental Health: | |
Whether you're a clinician needing BCBA credits, or you're a parent / caretaker wanting to learn more, check out Melmark's Expert Speaker Series. Melmark facilitates the sharing of knowledge regarding clinically sophisticated, evidence-based practices. All events are streamed to Melmark divisions, so you can attend the location nearest you. | | |
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NEW: the second book in a series from the EnvisionSMART™ Institute:
Clinical Systems and Programming in Human Services Organizations EnvisionSMART™: A Melmark Model of Administration and Operation
The book is authored by: Frank Bird, M.Ed., LABA , BCBA, CDE®; Helena Maguire, M.S., LABA, BCBA, CDE®;
Jill Harper, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, CDE®; Rita M. Gardner, M.P.H., LABA, BCBA, CDE®; Andrew Shlesinger, MSW, LICSW; and James K. Luiselli, ED.D., ABPP, BCBA-D.
Congratulations, Melmark Authors!
► Click here to read more.
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Our friends at the dough Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism want to let you know that you're invited to an upcoming concert:
All people and families affected by autism are offered COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION to the Stars of the Spectrum Concert at the ICONIC Fenway Park on August 24th!
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Visit this link and select the first ticket option, then enter the promo code: MEL
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Save the Date!
Melmark New England Golf Tournament
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Stay tuned for further details and registration information.
If you have questions please contact Ellen Kallman, Director of Advancement at 978-654-4371
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Thank you for your ongoing partnership and collaboration to ensure Melmark's mission-first programs for the children, adults and families who rely on us every day.
Sincerely,
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Rita M. Gardner, M.P.H., LABA, BCBA, CDE® (she/her)
President and CEO
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Helena Maguire, M.S., LABA, BCBA, CDE®
Melmark New England Executive Director
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Melmark's Core Commitments
Unified Culture
Compassionate Care
Integrity in Everything We Do
Highly Skilled Workforce
Evidence-Based Practices
Best Outcomes
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