NORTHAMPTON — A new program will provide nearly $3 million to organizations focused on improving the health of individuals, families and communities by addressing issues such as nutrition, safe housing,…
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NHS Latin teacher wins national honor
NORTHAMPTON — Northampton High School Latin teacher Thomas J. Howell recently won national recognition for his work from the Society for Classical Studies, a major academic group focused on ancient…
National award promotes use of educational technology in the Department of Youth Services
NORTHAMPTON, MA – Many young people who are involved with Department of Youth Services (DYS), the state’s juvenile justice system, have been challenged by traditional teaching approaches used in their…
Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) helps teachers communicate with students who have difficulty speaking
NORTHAMPTON, MA – Imagine how isolating and frustrating it would be if you couldn’t speak clearly enough to be understood. There are many students across Massachusetts in this situation. Luckily,…
CES launches statewide training program to help early childhood educators assess and respond to children’s needs
NORTHAMPTON – When educators know the children in their classroom well, they can teach in ways that are more responsive to each child’s individual needs. A powerful approach for teachers…
Local groups team up, offer forum to guide parents in supporting children’s mental health needs during pandemic
NORTHAMPTON — Local youth-serving organizations have teamed up to offer an online forum that aims to provide parents with vital information to support their children’s mental health during the COVID-19…
CES Director Accepts National Award For Innovative Leadership
…schools in positive dialogue about how to improve the lives and education of young people. This past year, CES partnered with the Holyoke Public Schools to manage Dean Technical High…
Technology Update at HEC Academy
…Academy is an alternative learning program of the Collaborative for Educational Services in Northampton, MA For more information about the HEC Academy High School and Middle School program, visit www.collaborative.org/special-education/alternative-learning-programs….
HEC Academy holds graduation ceremony at Smith College
…located in Northampton, for students between 14 and 21, honored eleven students this year, from Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden County sending school districts. HEC Academy offers a small-school learning environment…
SPIFFY Coalition to hold town hall meeting on underage drinking
NORTHAMPTON, MA – The Strategic Planning Initiative for Families and Youth (SPIFFY) Coalition will its annual coalition meeting in conjunction with a Town Hall Meeting on Underage Drinking on Friday…