FY 2019 ANNUAL REPORT “The Staff Are Fantastic
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The New England Center for Children® FY 2019 ANNUAL REPORT “The staff are fantastic. They care for my child and are proud of his accomplishments and support his difficulties.” 2 | Annual Report WELCOME Dear friend, I’m pleased to share with you our annual report for fiscal year 2019. This year was successful by many measures and we thank YOU for helping us achieve success. NECC had our fourth consecutive year of more than $1.5 million in fundraising. We also renovated our gymnasium to improve space and use, hosted 17 international ABA graduate students, graduated 95 teachers from our on-site master’s degree programs, and were invited to present 113 research studies across 16 different venues. We enjoyed tremendous growth in our Public School Services programs. We now provide services and oversight in 70 school districts throughout the Commonwealth as well as in Vermont and New Hampshire. This means that 758 students remained in their local public school and received expert quality services, either through our Consulting or Partner Program Classrooms. At the same time, we provided professional development training to 633 special education teachers and BCBAs through our ABAplus® online learning platform and other training programs, maximizing resources and disseminating our knowledge to educators near and far. The organization is in the final year of its current five-year strategic plan, and so we have embarked on developing our vision for the future. Strategic planning means first listening. We reached out to parents, donors, corporate partners, and board members. By listening to you, we recognize what we are doing right and where we might adjust. As we prepare for the future, one thing remains unwaveringly clear: We will never deviate from our commitment to providing the highest quality programs and services to children with autism and their families. Sincerely, Vincent Strully, Jr. Founder, President and CEO New England Center for Children | 3 “We have been fortunate to have some of the most compassionate, energetic, dedicated and loving teachers during our time at NECC. They have embraced him and truly made his time in the residential program seem like his home away from home.” 4 | Annual Report CONTENTS 3 | Welcome from Vincent Strully, Jr. 6 | Our Mission and Our Vision 7 | A Brief History of The New England Center for Children 8 | What We Do 11 | Leadership and Board of Directors 12 | Where We Are 14 | Focusing on a Child’s Future 15 | Focusing on Our Employees’ Futures 16 | Annual Fundraising Events 17 | Children of Promise Gala 18 | Leadership Support from Foundations and Corporations 19 | Annual Giving Donors 22 | Financials New England Center for Children | 5 OUR MISSION To transform the lives of children with autism through education, research, and technology. OUR VISION To be the global leader in the provision of effective, evidence-based educational services for the millions of underserved children with autism and their families. “I especially like the family services department and their attention and dedication to helping my son become more successful outside of the school environment.” 6 | Annual Report A Brief History of The New England Center for Children The New England Center for Children has been transforming the lives of children with autism worldwide for more than 40 years. 2007 1975 NECC opens school in Abu Dhabi. Vinnie Strully, Dudley Orr, and 1986 1997 John Pangburn found the Efficacy 2008 Research Institute (ERI) in Taunton The New England Center for First private program established and hires Kathy Foster. The school Autism (NECA) school opens in the Middle East. Michael S. Dukakis starts with 6 students. in Southborough. Aquatic Center opens. 1999 1978 1992 2016 First Partner Classroom Dr. Paul Touchette establishes NECA enters into first alliance established in the Ashburnham John and Diane Kim Autism the research program. to provide master’s degrees. Public School. Institute opens. 1980 1993 2000 2017 ERI takes over Spear Education Dr. Gina Green appointed as NECC receives National NECC receives SABA Center in Framingham NECA’s Director of Research. Award for Model Professional award for International and becomes ERIF. Development from U.S. Dept Dissemination of Behavior 1994 of Education. Analysis. 1984 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center 2003 2019 First fundraising event held lab opens at NECA. at Boston Pops. First lesson published in Autism NECC graduates its 1,500th 1995 Curriculum Encyclopedia® master’s level staff from its 1985 (ACE®). on-site graduate training NECA becomes The New England partnerships. First professional research article Center for Children. 2005 published in Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. NECC receives SABA Award for Enduring Programmatic Contributions in Behavior Analysis. New England Center for Children | 7 WHAT WE DO At The New England Center for Children® (NECC®) we provide caring, compassionate, effective ABA programs and services. Children with autism have a broad range of ability levels. We consider each child’s unique learning style before developing a realistic plan to foster individual achievement, self-esteem, and personal independence. TEACHER TRAINING NECC is committed to training and teaching the next generation of autism educators. We provide staff with initial training, ongoing professional development, and graduate program opportunities, at minimal to no cost. Some will stay at NECC to grow their career while others will move into the broader community to work in public schools or start their own programs. STUDENT EDUCATION Our comprehensive range of services includes home-based, day, and residential programs; partner classrooms in public school systems; consulting services; and autism curriculum software for teachers. Our team of highly trained educators are equipped to deliver effective programs in public schools and agencies. 8 | Annual Report RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY The John and Diane Kim Autism Institute is home to our research center, where we study effective teaching techniques for children with autism. This data is published in top peer-reviewed journals and is also directed into the ACE® ABA Software System, our autism curriculum used by educators around the world. FAMILY SUPPORT We support families through orientation, training, and open communication about progress, challenges, and achievements. We run special programs, activities, and support groups to help parents and siblings spend quality time together in a safe and supported environment. OUTREACH Through media and government relations as well as a portfolio of special events, we increase support, raise awareness, and grow our network of compassionate advocates. These activities expand NECC’s reach, supporting better education and treatment options for children with autism. New England Center for Children | 9 “Incredible trained staff and all so personable, responsive, caring, supportive, and professional.” 10 | Annual Report “I appreciate the consistency provided across settings and the constant communication and willingness to adjust things when I feel that they’re not working.” LEADERSHIP BOARD of DIRECTORS Vincent Strully, Jr., Founder, President and CEO Vincent Strully, Jr., Founder, President and CEO Kayla Abeling, MSEd, BCBA, LABA, Executive Assistant to the CEO John Y. Kim, Chair of the Board Michael S. Downey, MBA, CPA, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Lisel Macenka, Vice Chair of the Board Catherine M. Welch, MSEd, Executive Director – Southborough James C. Burling, Esq., Director Jared Bouzan, MEd, Chief Development Officer Governor Michael S. Dukakis, Director Nicole Gardenier, MS, BCBA, Executive Director, ACE ABA Software System Marco Farsheed, Director Amy Geckeler, MS, BCBA, Executive Director of Global Consulting Neal J. Faulkner, Director Daniel Gould, PhD, BCBA-D, Executive Director - Abu Dhabi, UAE Katherine E. Foster, Director Cammarie Johnson, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, Director of Education Services Yie-Hsin Hung, Director Susan Langer, MS, BCBA, LABA, Chief Program Officer Harry M. Hutson, Jr., Director Bethany McCann, Esq., MSEd, Director of Enrollment and Family Support Elizabeth Wetherbee Klein, Director Rachel McGrath, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources - Southborough Alan Lobovits, MD, Director Heather Morrison, MS, BCBA, LABA, Director of Administration RoseAnn Lovely, Director Meghan Reidy, MS, Assistant Director of Administration Ben Niedermeyer, Director Jessica Sassi, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, Clinical Director Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Director Darcie Stawinski, MSA, CPA, Director of Finance Stuart M. Rose, CPA, Director Daniel Saul, Director New England Center for Children | 11 Public School Services and Consulting Partner Classrooms ACE® ABA® Software Research GLOBALoutreach 12 | Annual Report WHERE WE ARE “NECC’s offerings are so broad — there NECC and Abu Dhabi Programs is nothing I’ve asked about that they 806 Students won’t help with, from self-help care, to academic challenges, to behavior Public School Services and Consulting modification, to home skills — the 758 Students in 70 school districts 6 States: MA, NH, VT, ME, CT, NY program is very inclusive and teachers 10 Countries (currently receiving services): are willing to help with all challenges.” Bahrain, Canada, India, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, USA, UK, UAE Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Special Education (MRC-NECC) 212 Students ACE® ABA Software System 8,000 Students served by ACE® 13,135 Students since its inception 28 States 13 Countries Research 6 Research articles