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Our Mission: To raise funds to provide the highest quality educational, social and recreational community experiences so students with special needs can reach their full potential.

Reality: Our special education population is on the rise. Tremendous national attention, but much of spotlight is on researching the cause Town, state and federal budgets do not have sufficient resources to provide necessary services and skills to these children now C.O.R.S.E. model can be adapted to communities throughout the nation as a model of how parents, educators & community members can collaborate to better serve this population

C.O.R.S.E. allocates funds for a wide range of supplemental resources that benefit children, parents and educators Enhanced programming funded by C.O.R.S.E. includes: After school and recreational programs for students Supplemental student services Professional development programs for educators/staff Educational programs for parents Technology supports Community events for families This programming can have a profound impact on those whose needs are greatest

FACT: The special needs population requires costly, more intensive services; it is the responsibility of parents and schools to find ways to provide these services. Through parent/school collaboration, we are able to: Fundraise for needed supplemental resources Develop customized programs to best meet student needs Offer programs that are more affordable than costly private

Volunteer board and membership Parents of children with special needs Parents with only typically developing children Staff from Scituate Public Schools & Scituate Recreation Department Community members interested in supporting our efforts Recognition Massachusetts Community Partnership Award from the Federation for Children with Special Needs (2008) Co-Founders named “Citizens of the Year” in Scituate for their work in the community (2009)

C.O.R.S.E. serves children with special needs, ages 3-21 Current statistics (February 2006-February 2010) Membership: 700+ Programming/Resources Provided: $215,903 Budgeted Funding for 2010: $87,524 Participating Faculty/Staff: 126 Programs: 88 Student Registrations: 1,130

Kingston Hanson Abington Weymouth Cohasset Hingham Scituate Norwell Duxbury Marshfield Braintree Students come from communities throughout the South Shore, Framingham, Easton, Cape Cod and as far away as New Hampshire, North Carolina and Minnesota Hull East Bridgewater Hanover Pembroke Milton

Our innovative programming and resources: Help integrate children with special needs and their families into their community Strengthen student, parent and educator skills Build student confidence in social, academic and recreational areas Programs address wide variety of supplemental needs, including: After school academic and social skills programs Music/art therapies Technology Adaptive equipment Professional staff development Parent training Therapeutic horseback riding “Lose the Training Wheels” bike camp Saturday “All Stars” sports programs All Stars two-week summer camp

Social Skills Development Programs: Provide opportunities for children to learn lifelong social skills in communication, cooperation, self-control and self-confidence Circle of Friends Seaside Explorers Computer/Scientific Explorers Gates Food Café Music and Movement Real Life Skills Social Skills Coordinator

Academic Support Programs: Provide grade level appropriate skill development in math, reading, writing and study skills Math Investigators Reading and Writing Study Skills Study Skills Coordinator

Recreation Programs: Teach children how to access their own creativity, develop physical skills, and play in a constructive and appropriate manner, which increases self-esteem and self confidence. All Stars Sports Programs (Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Running and Yoga) All Stars Summer Camp Therapeutic Horseback Riding Funtastics Gymnastics Classes Lose the Training Wheels Bike Camp This Summer: Maritime Adventures through Access Sports

“Hunter starts talking about camp in March - how he is going to go to Scituate in August. He has found his niche there for the summer, and he knows who the kids are and the instructors.” “For the 30 minute ride home, he does not stop talking about what he did at camp. I don’t know what I would do if he wouldn’t be able to attend there for two weeks in August. He would be one miserable kid! “ --Hunter’s Mom

“Zach never wants to leave home. However, every day he asked, “Can I go to Seaside Explorers?” This is huge for him. He is now willing to try other programs and camps. I have this program to thank.“ --Zach’s Dad

“Not only can 30 children now ride a two-wheeler who could not a week before, their self-confidence in themselves visibly beamed during that week. They can now engage in a typical children’s activity that is so important to childhood socialization and development. Parents watched from the sidelines with tears in their eyes and immense smiles on their faces, demonstrating the overwhelming pride and joy they felt for their kids.“ --Parent

“The CORSE program has given me great hope and raised my level of expectation as to what programming like this can do for our kids when done right. “ --Parent

For more information: Contact us: President: Tracy Johnston,

Your generous donation to the C.O.R.S.E. Foundation will make a profound difference in the lives of children, parents and teachers. Thank you!