…sand and water play and several climbing structures. Teacher Linda Prothers said the playground’s features are geared toward the sensory, motor-skill, physical and social development needs unique to preschool-aged children….
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José Lugo
…state tribes) and individuals for consultation, technical assistance, and curriculum development. His area of focus is Native and Indigenous wellness and educational practices. José’s inclusion and advocacy with indigenous communities…
Language Matters
The words we choose with young children matter. In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore four “big ideas” about language development and how our communication choices can shape children’s learning, behavior,…
Western MA coalition releases recommendations for minimizing the impact of trauma on young children involved in DCF
…DCF workers on:Assessing and promoting the healthy development of very young children; Minimizing the impact of out-of-home placement and other trauma on very young children. Decrease caseloads of DCF workers….
Baker-Polito Administration Awards More Than $32 Million to Expand Training Opportunities for High School Students and Adults Through Skills Capital and Career Technical Initiative Grant Funding
…Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, along with Secretary of Education James Peyser, Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Rosalin Acosta, and Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Mike Kennealy,…
Michelle Mendes
…substitute teacher. Her interest in child development led her to the field of Early Intervention where she supported children birth to age three and their families in Hampden and Hampshire…
Pathways to Independence Program (PIP) Hosts Visitors May 15
…awarded a $500.00 grant to the PIP vocational program for utilizing the Massachusetts Work Based Learning Plan.” Ms. Cartwright adds, “The Connecting Activities funding supports the development of all PIP…
New Leader of Early Childhood Programs Joins the Collaborative for Educational Services
…as experience in training and mentoring early childhood providers.” Schuman added that the Early Childhood Director plays a critical role at the agency, leading initiatives that nurture the healthy development…
Isolda Ortega-Bustamante
Isolda Ortega-Bustamante is the Director of Development for the Collaborative for Educational Services in Northampton, MA. She was the Director of State and Federal Programs for the Holyoke Public Schools…
Paul Hyry Dermith, Ed.D
…coalition development. Paul has worked with dozens of school and district teams to develop programs modeled on BRYT, and has extensive wider experience with program development in schools and communities….