In this two-day course, participants will gain knowledge and understanding of alternative formats of traditional text for students with print-based disabilities (NIMAS/NIMAC, Bookshare, Learning Ally, etc.), how to create accessible…
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Some Massachusetts high schools are turning graduation into a drive-thru parade
…a drive-thru parade. Over the past few weeks, several Massachusetts high schools have announced they will be holding graduation parades as a socially-distanced alternative to traditional ceremonies. The idea first…
Maggie Dennis-Wurm, CSUN, FCSN, STCC
…experience living with Assistive Technology and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for the past 15 years. Maggie joined CES’ CCATT center in 2018, where she brings her unique and extensive…
Mohawk, Hawlemont to test out ‘Blizzard Bags’ during spring vacation
…with plans next fall to start an “Alternative Structured Learning Time” — or “Blizzard Bag Program” — the Hawlemont and Mohawk school district students will be taking school assignments home…
Marie McCourt
…in administration for an engineering recruiting firm, and led marketing departments for a number of small local businesses. Marie’s interests lie in technology, women’s leadership, community service and special/alternative education….
Heath, Mohawk reach agreement on school closure
BUCKLAND, MA — Agreement has been reached on conditions for closing the 22-year-old Heath Elementary School and tuitioning its students to the Hawlemont Regional School in Charlemont. The Heath Education…
Survey of Parents of Children with Special Needs
A parent involvement survey is now open to parents of students with individualized education programs (IEPs) in school districts in the special education data collection Cohort 4. Until May 29,…
As details emerge, here’s what Trump’s plan to abolish DOE could mean for Mass. schools
…deep cuts to crucial programs like special education and Title 1 services for low-income students. The concerns follow the recent confirmation of Linda McMahon to lead the DOE. She recently…
Suzanne Judson-Whitehouse
…of educational technology for learning in meaningful and transformative ways. She has expertise in adult learning theory and practice, Google Workspace for Education, Universal Design for Learning, Media Production, and…
Laurel Peltier
Laurel Peltier holds an Ed.D. in Special Education Leadership and C.A.G.S. in Special Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, as well as a professional license as a Special Education…