…says Rigney, who has already heard from potential employers. Expecting that 60-70% of the students will be new to the program, the experience opens up opportunities for solid work experience…
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Strong Foundations for Young Children Expands to Serve Families Throughout Hampshire County
…have the skills they need at the start of Kindergarten. Strong Foundations is a program of the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) Early Childhood department. Lusardi explains that the type…
50 Years of Belonging and Community for Students with Disabilities
…students remain within their communities. As districts built their own capacity, CES programs evolved and expanded into new directions. Said Sherry Smith, current CES Director of Special Education: “Early on,…
Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) welcomes two new specialists to professional development roles
…support for special education administrators and their programs.” Both educators bring extensive experience to their new roles. With an M.Ed. in Special Education from the University of Massachusetts, Sharon Murphy…
Workforce Development
Home E Search query for: programs early childhood early childhood experience developmental screening and formative assessment ( Page 16 ) Workforce Development Programs Perkins Consortium The Collaborative for Educational Services,…
Student-Centered Programs Help Kids Feel Connected
…work to 12 different program sites, serving over 4,000 young people. In each case, CES developed programs in collaboration with the host school. Programs served elementary, middle, or high school…
Gwen Agna
Gwen Agna has been an educator for over 45 years, most recently the principal of the Jackson St. Elementary School in Northampton, MA. She was trained in early childhood education…
Dana Kadish
Dana Kadish is a seasoned educational leader with more than 25 years of experience in early childhood education, admissions, teaching, staff development, and organizational capacity-building. She earned her M.Ed. in…
Emily Ortiz Bouvier
Emily Ortiz Bouvier is the Administrative Assistant for the CES Early Childhood Department. She supports the department in partnering with families, programs, schools, and communities to nurture and honor the…
Family Centers and Playgroups
…than just a gathering place for children. Home E Search query for: programs early childhood early childhood experience developmental screening and formative assessment ( Page 16 ) CES…