…a cultural strategist, facilitator, and coach, on approaching potentially polarizing conversations around race, white supremacy, racism, and social justice within school communities. “We are probably experiencing more polarization today than…
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Art Inspires at HEC Academy
At this year’s HEC Academy graduation in June, guests were treated to a striking piece of art on the graduation program cover. Entitled Social Justice and Identity, and the culmination…
You’re responsible for their data too. Not just yours.
…you get consent before posting images of people? Facial recognition software (such as Clearview AI) scans social media for any faces it can get access to. Even people who don’t…
Specialized Reading Approaches
Required for License(s): Reading Specialist (All Levels) The focus of this course is on the variety of instructional reading programs utilized in many of today’s schools. This course will provide…
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…
Thank you, Caroline!
Caroline Johnson, SPIFFY’s Public Health Data and Evaluation Specialist for the past several years, transitioned out of her role with SPIFFY on February 15, 2026. Caroline provided incredible leadership with…
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…
Olga Escalera
Olga Escalera, M. Ed., brings 19 years of experience as an ESL/SPED teacher, ELL coach, Second Language Acquisition Specialist and Professional Development facilitator for Holyoke Public Schools. She is an…
Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) helps teachers communicate with students who have difficulty speaking
…skills both at home and in school. Assistive technology professionals from the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) will provide area educators with an overview of current technologies, strategies, and best…