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November 3, 2017

Open House 2017

There was hustling and bustling through the halls of Bellcate School on October 25th. We had a great turn out for this year’s Open House. Staff and students worked hard to display all of their creative works for first quarter. The evening started at Bellcate’s music and art programs where parents and friends were given… Read more »

October 12, 2017

Immersion Training Outcomes for Bellcate School

In the summer of 2017 Jesse Bell (School Administrator) and Angie Bell (Special Educator) participated in an immersion training at Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.  Angie was excited to learn more about Native American History as well as about current issues facing Native Americans to shore up Bellcate School’s Native Studies program. Jesse was inspired… Read more »

October 10, 2017

A Team Approach

Bellcate School has formalized our enrollment process by creating an Admissions Team dedicated to supporting students and their parents/guardians transitioning to our environment. Jesse Bell (School Administrator), Lisa Aunchman-Johnston (Parent Guide), Jeff Springer (Case Management Director), Vincent Mitchell (Student Liason) and Mary Cosgrove (Administrative Assistant) work together to ensure students and their parents/guardians are provided… Read more »

September 27, 2017

Harvest Fest is a Success

On Wednesday, September 27, 2017, Bellcate School hosted its 4th Annual Harvest Festival to celebrate the coming of fall. For several months, students and staff worked together to plan this community wide event. This year students show cased educational booths to highlight their learning in many content areas. The trades program built a farm stand… Read more »

August 12, 2017

Our Growing Garden

This summer Bellcate School was privileged to receive a very generous donation. Jace, The Vermont Tech Guy, who supports all of Bellcate’s technology needs, donated four beautiful raised beds to our garden program. Jace and his husband were moving and no longer had the need for these mammoth raised beds. We fell in love with… Read more »

August 12, 2017

Trauma Training with Michelle Kole

Michelle Kole Ph.D., a participant at the immersion training attended by Bellcate’s Administrator and Special Educator in South Dakota, came to Bellcate School in August. She traveled from Northern California to train our staff in further developing our understanding and skills related to serving students with developmental trauma. Michelle is a licensed psychologist, somatic experiencing… Read more »

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Featured Posts

  • A Conspiracy of Goodness

    For the past couple of years Bellcate School has been very connected to the mission and content of Ever Widening Circles (EWC) and EWC-Ed. Lynda and Chuck Verderber first started the parent website EWC in response to the constant barrage of negative focused news in the world. Their goal was simple- to publish articles and… Read more »

  • 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 »

  • It’s Gear Time!

    Check out the fliers below for your new gear for the upcoming sports seasons! (Basketball, Swimming, and Bowling) Contact Jamie Moore, Athletic Director, with any questions at [email protected] Bulldogs Basketball Bulldogs Swimming Bulldogs Bowling These deals are only good until November 15, 2019!

  • A Record Open House

    On October 17th Bellcate School hosted our annual open house. This year’s family attendance was record breaking with 27 out 30 student families coming out. The actual numbers reached well over 200. This was an extra special turn out given the weather was not cooperative and there were torrential down pours. We even lost power… 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 »

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December 16, 2019
  • Special Olympics Bowling Competition

    December 16, 2019  9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Twin City Lanes, Barre, Vt

    5 Bellcate students will take to Twin City Lanes to compete in the Special Olympics School Bowling Competition. This is during the school day, so we understand that spectators would be difficult. However, If you'd like to stop by to watch, please contact Athletic Director, Jamie Moore @802-578-5370 for more time specifics on times/details.

December 17, 2019
  • Basketball Game @Lily's Gym

    December 17, 2019  3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
    12 Corporate Dr, Essex Junction, VT 05452, USA

    Bellcate Bulldogs vs VT Commons High School


    We encourage you to wear Maroon or Gold, make signs, and cheer loudly!

    Please come support Bellcate's Maroon Basketball Team. Whether your student is on the team or not, this is a fun family activity supporting your students' peers/classmates! Please arrive 15min before game time for the pre-game warm-ups and fun! We can't wait to see you all there! 

    Contact Athletic Director, Jamie Moore @802-578--5370 with any questions. 

January 7, 2020
  • Basketball Game @ Lily's Gym

    January 7, 2020  3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
    12 Corporate Dr, Essex Junction, VT 05452, USA

    Bellcate Bulldogs vs VT Commons High School


    We encourage you to wear Maroon or Gold, make signs, and cheer loudly!

    Please come support Bellcate's Maroon Basketball Team. Whether your student is on the team or not, this is a fun family activity supporting your students' peers/classmates! Please arrive 15min before game time for the pre-game warm-ups and fun! We can't wait to see you all there! 

    Contact Athletic Director, Jamie Moore @802-578--5370 with any questions. 

January 8, 2020
  • Game Night

    January 8, 2020  5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    12 Corporate Dr, Essex Junction, VT 05452, USA

    Please join us for game night out! This is an evening filled with fun social time playing 4-square, having pizza, and getting together outside of the school day. All students attending need their own ride to, someone that stays for the evening, and a ride home. If you'd like your student to attend or if you have any questions or concerns, please call our Student Liaisons; Eyob Gizachew @ 857-445-9551

January 10, 2020
  • Kids vs Staff Basketball Game @ Lily's Gym

    January 10, 2020  11:30 am - 1:30 pm
    12 Corporate Dr, Essex Junction, VT 05452, USA

    No season would be complete without a staff vs kids basketball game! This will be a game during our blocks 3&4. Spectators are welcome to come watch, but we understand it's in the middle of the day. Please contact Athletic Director, Jamie Moore @802-578-5370 with any questions. Go Bulldogs!

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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