Upcoming Events

21 Nov

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Webinar

27 Nov

November 27 – November 29

Thanksgiving Holiday- No School for Students

23 Dec

December 23 – January 3, 2025

Winter Break- No School for Students

06 Jan

All day

Professional Day- No School for Students

07 Jan

All day

20 Jan

All day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday/Inauguration Day- No School for Students

17 Feb

All day

President’s Day Holiday- No School for Students

31 Mar

All day

Professional Day- No School for Students

14 Apr

April 14, 2025 – April 21, 2025

Spring Break- No School for Students

15 May

All day

Professional Day- No School for Students

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For more than 6 decades, we’ve created nationally recognized programs and partnerships for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

IvyCares is going strong this November! Aspire stu

IvyCares is going strong this November! Aspire students recently filled up their "Kindness Buckets" with thoughtful ideas to spread joy and care, like making gifts for teachers, donating toys, and offering a helping hand. 💚

We loved to witness the music, joy, and community

We loved to witness the music, joy, and community at the @musicforautism concert this weekend. So grateful for the incredible performances and all who volunteered their time to put together such a fantastic event!

⠀ The free concert you won't want to miss is tom

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The free concert you won't want to miss is tomorrow! There's only one more day to register for the musical experience hosted at Ivymount by @musicforautism, featuring the Linden Piano Quintet. Sign up today at musicforautism.org/concerts. ⠀

Today is World Kindness Day, and Ivymount students

Today is World Kindness Day, and Ivymount students are the kindest! 💚 Aspire students recently gifted "Gratitude Grams" to teachers and friends, sharing compliments and expressions of caring. #IvyCares

Every student CAN achieve their goals — and YOU

Every student CAN achieve their goals — and YOU can help make that happen! Your gift fuels programs that empower students and staff. Support the 2024-25 Annual Fund today at onecau.se/supportivymount.

Mark your calendars for November 16th! The Linden

Mark your calendars for November 16th! The Linden Piano Quintet takes the stage for an inspiring free concert brought to Ivymount by @musicforautism. Reserve your spot now at musicforautism.org/concerts.

Happy Veterans Day from Ivymount! Celebrating and

Happy Veterans Day from Ivymount! Celebrating and honoring all who have served with courage and dedication. Thank you for your service.

"Kindness is a gift everyone can afford to give."

"Kindness is a gift everyone can afford to give." That is the spirit of #IvyCares, which we recognize each November! Join us this month in celebrating a culture of caring and positive community. You too can be the "I" in "Kind!"

Shout out to our Post High School students who exe

Shout out to our Post High School students who exercised their right to vote in the 2024 election! We are proud of you for using your voice and making a difference in your community.

We are excited to partner with @musicforautism to

We are excited to partner with @musicforautism to bring you a special performance by the Linden Piano Quintet! Join us November 16th for inspiring renditions of some of the greatest piano quintets in the literature. RSVP today at www.musicforautism.org/concerts.⠀

Join us online on Thursday, November 21, from 1-2

Join us online on Thursday, November 21, from 1-2 PM for an impactful IvyCares Month workshop! Discover trauma-informed care strategies for supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Perfect for professionals and families looking to enhance their approach. Register at https://bit.ly/3CeNB78

We hope you had a spooktacular Halloween! 👻 Sta

We hope you had a spooktacular Halloween! 👻 Staff worked hard to organize and host a variety of fun events, including a special dance, classroom parties, costume contests and more. Students had a blast practicing social skills and bonding with classmates and teachers!

"We all have places where we need help raising our

"We all have places where we need help raising ourselves up, we all have strengths...that's something that benefits everybody, not just students with disabilities." Hear from Issie Resti, School to Work program Assistant Director, on how diverse workplaces enrich communities and transform organizational cultures. On the last day of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, let's pledge to champion "Access to Good Jobs for All" year-round!

This National Disability Employment Awareness Mont

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, take some time to check out the 2024 Ivymount Outreach Resource Guide! You'll discover dozens of local organizations that support transition age youth with disabilities at ivymount.org/resourceguide2024.

Looking for a place where your work truly makes a

Looking for a place where your work truly makes a difference? At Ivymount, our team is more than just colleagues—we’re a community dedicated to growth and impact. Join us and be part of something extraordinary. Apply today at ivymount.org/careers!

Say cheese! 😁 ☀ Students' smiles shined brigh

Say cheese! 😁 ☀ Students' smiles shined bright last week during school picture day.

Shout out to our hardworking students who are crus

Shout out to our hardworking students who are crushing it in the community! Their dedication to developing vocational skills is paving the way for bright futures. Thank you to our partners who support this growth and "Access to Good Jobs for All!" #NDEAM

"I see that Lightning is so happy, which makes me

"I see that Lightning is so happy, which makes me happy!" Our 6th graders in the Aspire Social On Target for Life class, which targets social and executive function skills like politeness, compromise, and planning, worked together to organize an amazing painting party. Each student picked their favorite colors, and with a little pumpkin magic, Lightning put a finishing touch on their masterpieces! 🎨🐾

During #NDEAM and beyond, Brookdale Senior Living

During #NDEAM and beyond, Brookdale Senior Living embodies the spirit of this year's theme: "Access to Good Jobs for All." Brookdale's partnership provides Ivymount students hands-on opportunities to practice vocational skills and foster community and connection with residents. Read more about our collaboration and why equitable hiring practices benefit us all at ivymount.org/brookdalepartnership.

As we open our board of directors for the year, we

As we open our board of directors for the year, we are saddened by the absence of our long-time board member, Dr. Joette James, who recently passed away. We invite you to join us in honoring Joette's remarkable life—a life that has profoundly impacted the Ivymount Community, the field of neuropsychology in both criminal and civil contexts, and so many lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injury. ivymount.org/ivymount-remembers-dr-joette-james

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