…spring. Two summer programs wrapped up last week and coordinators will be ready to start the main programs again when school returns in September. The Federal Street program is offered…
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Marcela Simpson
…workforce in the early childhood settings from public school, early childhood special education, to the private business of home-based child care. She has presented at national conferences, like NAEYC and…
Afterschool programs work Let’s fund services with huge dividends for children and families
…for their children after school. While nearly 200,000 kids are enrolled in afterschool programs in Massachusetts, another 362,000 are on waiting lists for available programs and more than 200,000 kids…
‘A really big part of our lives’: State commits $15.5M to early education and care programs
…on by the School Union 28 Community Network for Children, programs that have been essential to their well-being and development. “It’s the best thing that ever happened to us,” Spisiak…
Collaborative for Educational Services Executive Director Announces Plans for Reitrement
…childhood providers in Western Massachusetts communities. Programs and services for learners/families include After School, Early Childhood, Special Education and Alternative Education Programs. Programs and services for educators include Early Childhood,…
Distance Learning infrastructure project funded by USDA Rural Development
…Services (www.collaborative.org) is a non-profit educational services agency based in Northampton MA. Since 1974, CES has worked with K-12 schools and districts, and early childhood educators, to help them assess…
Community leaders support local program for young children and families
Northampton, MA — Ms. Susan Clopton and Mr. Thomas Conner of Florence Savings Bank met Friday with Strong Foundations for Young Children representatives Desiree Lalbeharie-Josias, Director of Early Childhood at…
Back to school: Dual enrollment, early college programs a boon for area high schoolers
…explained that there are actually three distinct programs in the state that offer different experiences to students — traditional, early college and inclusive concurrent enrollment for students with intellectual disabilities….
A morning of educational play for families from seventeen communities at the Holyoke Children’s Museum
…visit www.collaborative.org/early-childhood/parents, or contact Carolyn Mazel at early childhood@collaborative.org The Children’s Museum at Holyoke is located at 444 Dwight Street in Holyoke, and provides educational activities for children to introduce…
Educator Preparation programs win approval from the MA Office of Educator Licensure
…purpose of state approval of educator preparation programs is to assure the public that teachers and other educators who complete these programs in Massachusetts are prepared to educate our PreK-12…