Dr. Mark Branco has been an educator for over 20 years. He spent eleven years as a middle school and high school music teacher and band director. He also served…
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Looking Back: Ben DeMarino Memorial
…“Ben was an unforgettable individual whose determination was inspirational; his memory inspires me still,” says Dr. Elana Aitken, Clinical Director for the Collaborative’s special education and alternative learning programs. Dr….
Starting Strong Summit convenes early childhood leaders and stakeholders from across the Commonwealth
…planning partners, and was focused on beginning to develop solutions to ensure social emotional competency for young children. The keynote address was given by Dr. Stephanie Jones, the Marie and…
9th Annual Safe and Healthy Schools Summit: Supporting Schools in Seeking Racial Healing in Polarizing Times
…AM. Keynote Speaker Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, president emerita of Spelman College, is a clinical psychologist widely known for her expertise on race relations. Prior to her 2002 appointment as…
Collaborative for Educational Services participates in social justice and equity retreat
…two days in early April to take part in an intensive retreat with Dr. Barbara Love and Dr. Russell Vernon-Jones, who are assisting CES with this initiative. Sherry Smith, (Director…
Jan Hollenbeck
…related service providers, teachers, families, and others to support and facilitate the success of children in educational settings (www.otpartnership.com). Dr. Hollenbeck is a Special Education Administrator responsible for related services,…
William Diehl, Executive Director of the Collaborative for Educational Services, to Retire
…gaps in access, opportunities, and outcomes between students of privilege and students who are traditionally underserved. At the Collaborative for Educational Services, his leadership has placed at the forefront of…
Conference draws 140 educators in discussion of how to manage race, polarizing conversations in schools
…SPIFFY Coalition Coordinator In past years, conferences addressed mental health needs of students as well as safeguarding student rights. ‘It’s about listening to educators and students about what they need….
CES Early Childhood Team Begins Nurturing Caring Kids Program
…thanks to support from the Greater Good Science Center and their parenting foundation. GGSC was awarded the project a $50,000 grant in February. The program is led by Dr. Desiree…
Susan Milstein
Dr. Susan Milstein is an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Education and Health Education at Springfield College. Dr. Milstein is a Master Certified Health Education Specialist who has…