…books is one way to support both alphabet knowledge and collaboration (McKay & Teale, 2015). For this activity, children work in small groups to identify objects in the classroom, school,…
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How one Massachusetts town turned around early reading program
MALDEN, MA — When Carlos entered Kristen Reidy’s first-grade class at the Salemwood School in Malden, Mass., nearly five years ago, his reading scores put him in the “at risk”…
Danielle Pantano
Danielle Pantano is a recent graduate of the Physical Education and Family/Health and Consumer Sciences program at Springfield College. She presented “Choose your Own Adventure: A Tool For Fostering Discussions…
HEC Academy in Northampton Graduates Class of 2021
…CES. Mr. Henry will be going on to Western New England University. HEC Academy is a public day program that offers a small-school learning environment for high school students. The…
First draft of turnaround recommendations from Holyoke schools local stakeholders released
…cultural responsiveness and competence, special education; English language learners; preschool and kindergarten; curriculum; human capital; secondary schools and workforce development; parent, family and community engagement; student support; and instructional support….
Jamie Lewinski, M. Ed.
Jamie Lynn Lewinski is an Instructional Team Leader, District ELE Coordinator, and ESL teacher for Granby Public Schools. She earned both her undergraduate and M.Ed. from the University of Massachusetts…
Area students salute veterans for their service
…and staff lined the ring-shaped Veterans Memorial and Park on Friday, standing as proof that even in the most divisive political times, Americans can come together as family. The school…
Gabrielli LaChiara
Gabrielli LaChiara has been working with families and children for 30 years as a clinical social worker, a family counselor and a specialist in the Nurtured Heart Approach. Gabrielli’s brings…
The MA IEP: A Step by Step Approach to the 8 IEP Sections
…What individualized support makes a better fit between this student and school? Accommodations / Modifications: What are these and how to make these decisions with data Goals / Objectives: What…
Peggy Hoime
…as well as teacher trainings. As a parenting and family coach, she works with parents helping them to understand who their child is. She uses the research-based DISC Assessment. Once…