…learning and professional growth for all faculty and staff.” Powers specified that during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mahaney observed that teachers “needed extensive professional development related to the flood of online…
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Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) helps teachers communicate with students who have difficulty speaking
…the many AAC supports available, as well as evidence-based practices they can use to develop communicative competence in students with moderate to severe communication impairments,” said Jeanne Tuthill, MA, CCC-SLP,…
Gateway’s ‘blizzard bags’ cut makeup days in sunny June
…take home when they’re likely to get snowed in. Orange, Petersham and Mahar Regional school committees have also approved blizzard bags, as have many other schools in states like neighboring…
Not country — but a great teacher: Kayla Werlin of Hadley wins Country Music Association Award as a top music instructor
Country music might not be Kayla Werlin’s area of expertise. But that hasn’t stopped the Country Music Association (CMA), the trade organization formed in 1958 to promote country music, from…
Greenfield wins grant for free after-school programs
…two programs, facilitated by the Collaborative for Educational Services, which secured the grant and brings staff in to work with students at Federal Street elementary school and Greenfield High School,…
Comerford secures $1M for Franklin, Hampshire county projects
…Jo Comerford, who helped to secure $20 million for the Community Preservation Act (CPA) in addition to the $1 million in targeted spending across both counties. “I’m grateful to the…
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Reunion Center in Easthampton launches new mentoring program for middle schoolers
…free test preparation sessions, credit-recovery classes and work internships has tripled, from about a dozen to more than three dozen. Funded by a $30,000 state education grant coordinated by the…
Partnering with Families
Young children thrive and their social and emotional development is enhanced when there is alignment between home and school. Learn about the value of developing authentic strength-based relationships with families…
Mahar students learn a new way to communicate: sign language
…When Roche enrolled at age 4, the family began learning sign language in order to communicate with the young girl. Inspired by her friend and the language they used to…