Federal overreach in education is under attack from multiple quarters and will likely be diminished in any overhaul of the No Child Left Behind Act, the current law governing national…
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Two members of DYS Education Initiative team receive 2022 DYS Commissioner’s Awards
…a huge shout out to our very own, talented, and distinguished colleagues Fiona Coker, Assistant Regional Education Coordinator in the Metro Region and Nicole Leontakianakos, Education and Career Counselor from…
Creativity and Networks in Special Education
…connections with special education [6:19] Developing a creative mindset [8:15] Defining the role of a transition specialist [9:56] Person centered planning in special education [12:23] The need for inter and…
Mass Cultural Council Funds Artist in Residence Working with the DYS Education Initiative
Artist in residence, Jenny Herzog, a singer, tap dancer, teacher, and director, will be working with the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) DYS Education Initiative this spring. The residency is…
MA education commissioner will step down in March
…state’s education board on Thursday. Riley plans to recommend Deputy Commissioner Russell Johnston to the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to serve as the acting commissioner, and Riley will…
Due to coronavirus pandemic, Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education looks to waive MCAS testing requirements for certain students
State education officials are looking to waive certain high school testing requirements for many students in Massachusetts due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Massachusetts Board of Elementary and…
Emily Hoffman
…holds a M.Ed. in Museum Education from Bank Street School of Education in New York, NY and a BA from Hampshire College in Amherst, MA in Science Education and Biology….
Elementary Secondary Education Act Reauthorization news from AESA
The Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) recently received analysis from The Association of Educational Service Agencies (AESA) regarding the multiple versions of the Elementary Secondary Education Act currently under consideration…
Regina Tate
Gini Tate has been practicing law since 1978. Her practice in the area of education covers a spectrum of issues including student discipline, special education, Education Reform, due process rights…
Alisia St. Florian
…in all aspects of special education litigation, from administrative hearings at the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA) through to all levels of judicial appeal. In addition, Ms. St….