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  • Good Jobs, Good Treats

    Bellcate School Dog Treats’ Business continues to GROW! For those of you who do not know, Bellcate School has an entrepreneurial spirit and has developed our own Dog Treat Business. Currently we have 13 students and two staff that are working on getting treats baked and packaged and out to local businesses. You can buy… Read more »

  • Virtual Art Gallery

    Check out the amazing work of our community by visiting the Virtual Art Gallery!

  • Inspiring Parent Testimonial During Difficult Times
  • WBCR Show#20: A LOVE Supreme (Episode 1)

    To honor African-American musicians, writers, and producers, WBCR put together a playlist of artists according to each artists birthday. Episode 1 of “A LOVE Supreme” features DJ MP and radio director, C Cranston, in conversation regarding each performer. This months show highlights artists born between January and July. This episode airs live on Saturday night… Read more »

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 »

Calendar

October 14, 2020

  • Lily's Gym Family Night

    October 14, 2020  5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    12 Corporate Dr, Essex Junction, VT 05452, USA

    Lily’sGym Family Night. 5-6:30p. Please join us for this evening filled with funsocial time sharing activities, getting together outside of the school day, andsharing snacks. Families are encouraged to bringa snack to share. Dinner will not be provided. All studentsattending need their own ride to, someone that stays for the evening, and aride home. If you'd like your student to attend or if you have any questions orconcerns, please call our Student Liaison; Eyob Gizachew @ 857-445-9551

November 11, 2020

  • Lily's Gym Family Night

    November 11, 2020  5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    12 Corporate Dr, Essex Junction, VT 05452, USA

    Lily’sGym Family Night. 5-6:30p. Please join us for this evening filled with funsocial time sharing activities, getting together outside of the school day, andsharing snacks. Families are encouraged to bringa snack to share. Dinner will not be provided. All studentsattending need their own ride to, someone that stays for the evening, and aride home. If you'd like your student to attend or if you have any questions orconcerns, please call our Student Liaison; Eyob Gizachew @ 857-445-9551

December 9, 2020

  • Lily's Gym Family Night

    December 9, 2020  5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    12 Corporate Dr, Essex Junction, VT 05452, USA

    Lily’sGym Family Night. 5-6:30p. Please join us for this evening filled with funsocial time sharing activities, getting together outside of the school day, andsharing snacks. Families are encouraged to bringa snack to share. Dinner will not be provided. All studentsattending need their own ride to, someone that stays for the evening, and aride home. If you'd like your student to attend or if you have any questions orconcerns, please call our Student Liaison; Eyob Gizachew @ 857-445-9551

January 13, 2021

  • Lily's Gym Family Night

    January 13, 2021  5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    12 Corporate Dr, Essex Junction, VT 05452, USA

    Lily’sGym Family Night. 5-6:30p. Please join us for this evening filled with funsocial time sharing activities, getting together outside of the school day, andsharing snacks. Families are encouraged to bringa snack to share. Dinner will not be provided. All studentsattending need their own ride to, someone that stays for the evening, and aride home. If you'd like your student to attend or if you have any questions orconcerns, please call our Student Liaison; Eyob Gizachew @ 857-445-9551

February 10, 2021

  • Lily's Gym Family Night

    February 10, 2021  5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    12 Corporate Dr, Essex Junction, VT 05452, USA

    Lily’sGym Family Night. 5-6:30p. Please join us for this evening filled with funsocial time sharing activities, getting together outside of the school day, andsharing snacks. Families are encouraged to bringa snack to share. Dinner will not be provided. All studentsattending need their own ride to, someone that stays for the evening, and aride home. If you'd like your student to attend or if you have any questions orconcerns, please call our Student Liaison; Eyob Gizachew @ 857-445-9551

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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