CMF Kids program provides support for public school districts serving students with complex disabilities
MANCHESTER, NH – Crotched Mountain Foundation (CMF) has announced the investment of more than $200,000 in support of special education initiatives in six New Hampshire public school districts through the Foundation’s CMF Kids program. CMF Kids is a new partnership project that provides special education assistance and financial support to public school districts to help build capacity for serving students with complex disabilities who reside in economically disadvantaged communities.
The selected partners for the first round of awards are: Berlin School District, Milan School District, Lisbon Regional School District, Warren School District, White Mountain Regional School District, and the Northumberland, Stafford, and Stark School District.
Investments ranged between $5,300 and $50,000 and support a variety of initiatives including vocational training, increased community access through transportation, professional teacher development, a paraprofessional training program, and a district-wide comprehensive needs assessment.
“As we have for nearly 100 years, Crotched Mountain Foundation is committed to supporting children with disabilities and to help them achieve a life of independence,” said Ned Olney, President and CEO of Crotched Mountain Foundation. “CMF Kids partners with schools to improve educational outcomes for students with complex disabilities.”
To learn more about CMF Kids please visit cmfkids.org.