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Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches’

Health And Wellness Program Thrives

Thanks In Part To BallenIsles Charitable Fund And The Palm Beach County Youth Services Department

Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches is able to expand the health and wellness program and help the and wellness program team member and a peer model (an
thankful for the BallenIsles Charitable Fund’s continued students and families at home. adult with autism). However, it has become apparent that as
support during this challenging and unique school year as Connections’ health and wellness program is an ongoing Connections adds students and expands programs, the need
well as Palm Beach County Youth Services Department. initiative that expands and develops as the students, families, for assistance within the health and wellness program has
Connections is a nonprofit, Title 1 charter school in West Palm and community need more. All students at Connections also increased. The current national circumstances have also
Beach that provides quality programs for students on the autism participate in the program. As the students continue to flourish, shown Connections that the families desperately need health
spectrum or who have related disabilities. it has become increasingly evident that they need more, as do and wellness support.
Thanks in part to BallenIsles Charitable Fund, Connections their families, to increase their quality of life and overall health. The new portion of the health and wellness program
has been able to add Mr. Zachary and Mr. Reese (a recent Since the inception of the health and wellness program at incorporates an employed adult with autism leading fitness
graduate of Connections) to the Health and Wellness Team at Connections, students have made remarkable advances in their classes for students and affords the staff, parents, and families
Connections. These two exceptional young men’s participation gross motor skills, water safety awareness, and knowledge of the opportunity to exercise with a school by a certified personal
has enhanced the benefits that the students, staff, and families healthy foods, as seen in their pre- and post-assessments each trainer and participate in regular health coaching. At the same
receive from the nutrition and fitness programs. And, because month for the last three years. According to the school’s annual time, their child is safely engaged with school. The Health from
of the continued support and funding from Palm Beach County report, 98 percent or more of the students made improvements Within program has several contingencies in place in order to
Youth Services Department, Connections has been able to in the areas of fitness, aquatics, and nutrition. The data also deliver services in person and virtually, depending on the state
continue with fitness and nutrition lessons at school and was shows increased attendance and attentiveness when students of the pandemic.
are provided with a mixture of fitness classes led by a health About Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches
Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches has
a growing, ongoing waiting list for children whose parents
are eager to join the warm, family-centered and supportive
environment and experience the school’s state-of-the-art
educational techniques. In addition to its elementary, middle
and high school curriculum that strictly align with the Florida
State Standards Access Points – Connections Education Center
of the Palm Beaches offers a nurturing, stimulating aftercare
program, an exclusive water safety aquatics program, and a
vocational, workforce program. A strong relationship with
community business partners has allowed Connections to
open its doors and begin preparing young adults for life after
graduation through real world experiences.
To learn more about Connections Education Center of the
Adult program adults are Kyle, Patrick, Zach, Cole, Mattie Palm Beaches, and/or make a donation, please call (561) 328-
Elementary students are Christian, Jaime, and Nico. and Jonathan. 6044, or visit www.connectedpb.com.
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