…innovative and entrepreneurial work to meet our objective of preparing every Leominster student for success,” he added. Jolicoeur said a team of local educators traveled to Boston University in early…
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Gill-Montague, Franklin Tech, Pioneer in regionalization talks
…nothing etched in stone,” Tech School Committee Chairman Rich Kuklewicz said. “It’s really just, let’s go gather information.” The Pioneer district’s committee is set to discuss the issue tonight. District…
Collaborative for Educational Services participates in social justice and equity retreat
…of CES Special Education), Darnell Thigpen-Williams (Associate Director of DYS Professional Development), and Safire DeJong (Instructional Designer) are the co-chairs of the Social Justice and Equity Committee, and will lead…
Music to their ears: Music teacher’s morning serenades welcome Whately Elementary students
…young students skipped down the sidewalk to morning classes. Seated at a picnic table beside the front door, music teacher Steve Damon finished playing “Fly Me to the Moon,” turned…
A device contract for your family: 4 rules
…is clear on the detrimental effects of tech and sleep. Our household research has taught us that if we look at a screen early, we are less motivated to read…
Berkshire County weeks from having only special education public day school
…nearly a year ago. The program is expected to launch in early January and take about 12 students, with the possibility of expanding in the following fall. “We want to…
Jes Karr
Jes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker honored to serve as an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant with CES. Jes has over a decade of experience working with and advocating…
Weather Emergencies and Notices
CES Offices Closed December 2, 2025 Due to inclement weather, CES offices will be closed on Tuesday, Dec 2, 2025. *HEC Academy follows Northampton Public Schools protocols around weather delays…
Nicholas Aieta
Nicholas Aieta is a Westfield State University professor and the History Education and Graduate Program Coordinator. He holds a Ph.D. in History with a Geography Minor, and joined Westfield State…
The Benefits of Formative Assessment in a Time of Accountability
…current standards and that it is consistently implemented in all classrooms. Furthermore, we know that to effectively implement the strategies required by RETELL, such as tiered instruction and tiered vocabulary…