The US Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights recently issued a policy letter to public school districts reminding administrators of their obligation to designate at least one individual to…
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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….
Massachusetts Special Education Surrogate Parent Program Transitions to Collaborative for Educational Services
…of the students it serves, as well as the rights and responsibilities of the SESP volunteers. The SESP Program works in partnership with the Massachusetts Federation for Children with Special…
Obama Education Rules Are Swept Aside by Congress
…intervene in failing schools. Mr. Obama called the bill a bipartisan “Christmas miracle.” The National Council of La Raza, a Latino-rights organization, gave ESSA’s two Senate co-sponsors, Patty Murray of…
New Easthampton superintendent to shine spotlight on academics, consolidated school in design
…radar … We are taking a look at challenges around civil rights issues at the high school and district wide and how we are supporting students and families around these…
Empowering Students with Disability History: A Workshop for Special Education Professionals
…curriculum materials. This workshop will present the long arc of disability history from early in American history through the Disability Rights Movement of the 1970s and 1980s. Participants will learn…
CES Educator Licensure program provides supportive path to teaching
…felt prepared for his classroom work after taking courses at CES, and particularly appreciated the subject matter coursework. “In these, everyone in the class already has a full understanding of…
Collaborative for Educational Services receives Teaching with Primary Sources grant from Library of Congress
…TPS courses; and teachers have also taken advantage of vital online resources featured at www.emergingamerica.org, including lessons, teaching tools, and interactive exhibits. The program has always had a central focus…
SPIFFY Coalition to hold town hall meeting on underage drinking
…of charge. Space is limited and registration required online at www.collaborative.org/events-and-courses/spiffy-coalitiontown-hall-meeting-prevent-underage-drinking. SPIFFY partners and supporters from Hampshire County, including schools, municipal leaders, community-based organizations, and law enforcement are invited to…
First annual Transforming Education for Social Justice conference to be held October 15th at Holyoke Community College.
…youth-led panels; who will focus on examining the specific regional challenges that young people face in our education system, and promising practices for creating change. To learn more, visit https://www.collaborative.org/events-and-courses/transforming-education-social-justice…