The Mount Tom Academy, offering an alternative route to graduation for high school students, and run by the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES), was recently the focus of an in-depth…
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New Frontier superintendent champions experience in learning and life
WHATELY, MA — Lynn M. Carey, new superintendent of the Frontier Regional School District, sits inside her new office in the administration building on Christian Lane, behind a freshly inscribed…
Greenfield’s Federal Street School teacher plans gardening curriculum for English language learners
…of Speakers of Other Languages. “This is project-based learning,” she said. “Students are not only learning about the environment and science and how things grow, but they’re expanding their language learning….
Warwick Fire Dept. sparks hands-on learning for electrical students
WARWICK — The Franklin County Technical School students are no strangers to Warwick. Having replaced the ceiling fans in the Warwick Community School’s gymnasium last fall, the technical school’s electrical…
Alternative high schools emphasize learning over time in class
William (Bill) Diehl, in addition to serving as the Collaborative for Educational Services executive director, also serves as the chair of the Diploma Plus board. Bill recently sat down with…
Occupational Therapy Center develops new strategies
…Early Childhood team began recently, a natural and exciting collaboration, so support early childhood programs and providers throughout the area. “We’re excited by the progress and the benefits that we’re…
Local legislator visits Reading Recovery Program in West Springfield
…The program focuses on first graders in the lowest 20% of reading readiness among their peers. The event was hosted by the Collaborative for Educational Services’ Laurel Dickey, Early Literacy…
Emily Koester
…be a familiar face for those in Franklin County. With a background in special education, she has taught in an integrated preschool, and also worked as a bi-lingual (Spanish) Early…
Matilde Graciano
Matilde Graciano has been working in the Early Childhood field for over 23 years. She has served as a bilingual (Spanish/English) Family Child Care Educator, CDA Professional Development Specialist, Center…
Michelle Mendes
Michelle Mendes began her career in Early Childhood as a teacher of young children across multiple settings including childcare programs for infants, toddlers and preschoolers and as an elementary school…