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Kolbi Carves his way to Silver at Pico!

Kolbi, only 7 days after claiming a state championship at the Special Olympic Unified Bowling Tournament in Barre, made Bellcate history as being the first Bulldog ever to hit the slopes for the Winter Games put on by the Special Olympics. Kolbi and I made the 90 mile drive on Sunday, March 28th, to Pico… Read more »

Bellcate on the Mountain!

I just wanted to take a moment to reflect on the awesome season our skiers and riders had this year on the hill. During 3rd quarter each year our Bellcate Bulldogs transform into huskies and head to Smugglers Notch everyFriday for some fun on the slopes. Students who decide to participate can choose to ski or snowboard… Read more »

‘Celtics Therapy’

One might ask what taking 12 teenage boys to a Boston Celtics game has to do with treatment? Short answer: EVERYTHING! On Friday February 9th, the Boston Celtics welcomed the Bellcate Bulldogs to the TD garden to watch the Celtics face off against the Indiana Pacers. This is Bellcate Basketball’s 3rd annual Celtics trip and… Read more »

Bulldogs Looking for a Big Year

The Bellcate Bulldogs will open their 2018 basketball season this Saturday, January 27th, at Essex Alliance Church. The Bulldogs will play host to the freshman team from Essex High School, in a game that will most likely be a heated contest. Doors will open at 10:00 for spectators, and tip off is slated for 10:30…. Read more »

Bulldogs Sport New Uniforms!

The Bellcate Bulldog basketball teams start their 2018 campaigns off with a home game Saturday, January 27th at the Essex Alliance Church. The Bulldog’s ‘Maroon’ team will host to the Essex High School Hornets freshman team. Doors will open for spectators at 10:00 am, and tip off is slated for 10:30. The Bulldogs will be… Read more »

Bellcate Medals at Special O Aquatics Competition!

On December 10th, four Bellcate student-athletes took to the pool at Saint Michael’s college to compete in the 2017 Special Olympic Holiday Games. Bellcate has not had an aquatics team in over 5 years, but the team of Marissa, Abdullahi, Kade, and Marcus put an end to that this year. While all competing in at… Read more »

Featured Posts

  • Semester 2: Notes from the Operations Desk

    Semester 2, during Covid, continues to challenge us at times but it has also brought opportunities for positive learning, growth and change. For example, during Covid we developed “Adventure Day.” Adventure Day is a full day of programming that is designed to access our natural and inspiring Vermont resources. Bellcate School has always been connected… Read more »

  • Bulldogs ’30 Nights of Fitness’

    The Bellcate community is wrapping up its second version of “30 nights,” completing an intense workout series that brought laughs, tears of joy, hall of fame basketball players, a logger, the local news, a couple dentists, and a country music star. The fun began on Monday, January 4th. Aiden met Bellcate Athletic Director Jamie Moore… Read more »

  • WbcR Episode #22 – Hall of Fame

    Here is our next installment of WbcR Episode #22 – “A Tribute to the 2020 Inductees of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”.  This is our 1st Bellcate Remote broadcast and it will air on WBTV 99.3 FM on Saturday 5/16/20 at 8pm.  Our DJ’s Matt, Marcus, Joe, and Dylan worked really hard on… Read more »

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Testimonials

  • Bruce, Grandfather

    “Bellcate is life-changing for its kids.  It has improved our family living by learning how to handle difficult situations from time to time. The Wolf Pack family support discussions and problem solving benefit all family members, staff, and all associated parties. At Bellcate, you receive unconditional backing and support from whenver needed 24/7. I am… Read more »

  • Anna and Chip, Parents

    “Bellcate School is an amazing place. The school’s executive director and team are some of the most accomplished and talented educators and support staff we have ever met. They are committed to understanding the complex needs of each student. They will individualize an educational plan that incorporates a range of classes, social and extracurricular experiences… Read more »

  • Gail, Parent

    ​”When you walk in the door at Bellcate it is usually a beehive of activity. There are classes going on, meals being made, artwork and schoolwork being hung in the hallways, maybe gardening going on out front. There are kids of various ages and all levels of ability/disability busy with their school tasks. It may… Read more »

  • Kara, Parent

    “Bellcate School is a unique and special school that is completely dedicated to all of the student’s individual needs in a holistic approach. They improve their student’s lives academically, mentally, emotionally and physically in a community enriched environment. The wonderful staff have diverse backgrounds which enhances the variety of learning experiences the students acquire. The… Read more »

  • Kelly, Parent

    “Bellcate School is a safe place for your child and your family. A place for all of you to learn and become stronger. They will never judge you and they will always support you. Every kid should be able to go to a school like Bellcate. Bellcate School has meant more to our son and… Read more »

Life at Bellcate

Bellcate School utilizes a three-stage personal development model that draws on a number of effective theories and strategies. This is not a fixed system, but rather a way of understanding change within a context. Bellcate School understands growth and change to be a slow and challenging process for anyone.
Read more about our three-stage personal development model

Exploration


The primary focus of the exploration stage is to build a strong therapeutic relationship as a foundation to facilitate and support growth and change. We use nonjudgmental acceptance and communicate empathy, respect, and genuine care so students can come to accept themselves and unblock their own natural potential.

Understanding


Students are often ready to move into the Understanding Stage when they have developed strong, trusting, and safe therapeutic relationships with staff. The goal of this stage is to support students in constructing new insight and understanding. Staff assist students in determining their own role in their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Action


Thoughts and behaviors are learned according to learning principles and thus can be changed using the same learning principles. In the Action Stage, staff assist students in making decisions that benefit themselves. Staff refer to the stages of change model as a resource to further understand where the student is in the change process.

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