…share this guidance.” Under state and federal law, state educational agencies and local school districts must provide all elementary and secondary students with equal access to public education—irrespective of race,…
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Educators from Collaborative for Educational Services Publish Book on IEP and 504 Teams
NORTHAMPTON — The Collaborative for Educational Services (CES), a member of the Massachusetts Organization of Educational Collaboratives (MOEC), is pleased to announce that two of its educators recently published a…
Where Now?
…Set a social-emotional foundation in early childhood Priority 2: Build comprehensive K-12 systems of social-emotional support Priority 3: Promote skills for college and career success Priority 4: Equip educators to…
Safe and Healthy Schools Summit draws educators in discussion of how to manage race, polarizing conversations in schools
…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…
Scholar and Common Core critic Yong Zhao says schools need to rethink use of classroom technology
…has technology transformed education, the answer is no,” Zhao told an audience of some 300 area educators gathered for a Technology in Education Conference Tuesday at Holyoke Community College. The…
Mariah Lapiroff M.A.T., Ed.S.
…of social identities, self-awareness, oppression and liberation, intergroup dialogue, and relational education approaches that foster student agency and belonging in joyful caring school communities. Mariah firmly believes that social justice…
50 Years of Belonging and Community for Students with Disabilities
In 1974, the Massachusetts special education law Chapter 766 was passed, which required that all school districts provide education in a new and more inclusive way for students with special…
Children/Youth/Families
…transforming education social justice ( Page 14 ) We believe everyone can learn and succeed. CES specializes in programs and services that support children, families, and communities directly. Among the…
U.S. Department of Education Issues Guidance on Federal Funds to Support Afghan and Other Newcomer Students
…well as social-emotional learning. “All learners have a right to high-quality educational experiences,” said Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten. “Our recent Afghan arrivals and their families have supported our country over the last 20 years, and we will keep our…
Laurel Peltier leading cohorts in Connecticut for Special Education
…State Department of Education, the Connecticut State Education Resource Center (SERC), and the Regional Education Service Center Alliance (RESC) as we invite guest speakers and panelists, create content modules, and…