…from the Collaborative for Educational Services, a nonprofit based in Northampton. Attendees reflected on the survey and their own experiences, and said there is no one solution to addressing bias…
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Northfield Elementary sees uptick in enrollment, adds teacher
…exiting sixth-graders last year, Desmarais anticipated having 175 students or less this year, and had arranged staffing levels based on that prediction back in May. However, with 18 new students…
Data/Research/Policy
… Home E Search query for: events and courses project based learning institute ( Page 58 ) Data, Research, and Policy There must be sound evidence to back up the…
Two students honored for social justice work
…Lanre Thomas, from Amherst Regional High School, the scholarship recipients, have both tackled issues of inequality and injustice in their communities through innovative projects and volunteer work. Both will be…
10th Annual Share Your Art, Share Your Voice
…and arts-based employment opportunities, manages independent artists and arts organizations that work with youth in residential and community settings. The DYS art teachers, employed by the Collaborative for Educational Services,…
HEC Academy Graduates Four
…Jade Chaffee, and Lily Heaton. This year’s keynote speaker was Jordana Starr. Jordana is the President of the Western Mass Rabbit Rescue, a nonprofit domestic rabbit rescue based in Northampton….
Chrissy D’Agostino
…their children. She has extensive training and experience in supporting families with children with autism spectrum disorders, relationship-based intervention approaches, positive behavior supports for families, and sensory processing disorders and…
9th Annual Safe and Healthy Schools Summit: Supporting Schools in Seeking Racial Healing in Polarizing Times
…and Coach. Other presenters: Amherst-based Positivity Pod, featuring social justice educators Pat Romney, Paul H. Wiley, Angelica Castro, Kena Acuña, Molly Keehn; Collaborative for Educational Services Joy and Justice Team…
Temperament and the “Goodness of Fit”: Individualizing Caregiving
…your care for children based on their temperament type will be discussed, as well as the ‘goodness of fit” between your own temperament and those of the children in your…
Building Partnerships with Families with Toddlers
Young children thrive and their social and emotional development is enhanced when there is alignment between home and school. Learn about the value of developing authentic strength based relationships with…