…for affordable, quality programs. Parents know afterschool programs inspire their children to learn and help them academically as well as to develop the social and emotional skills they’ll need for…
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Rossana Salazar, MPH
…community-based sectors, serving populations from childhood through old age. She specializes in providing direct support to Latino families, including access to early childhood education, food security, health services, and schools….
William Diehl, Executive Director of the Collaborative for Educational Services, to Retire
…CES, the largest Massachusetts educational collaborative, since 2014, after joining the agency as Deputy Director in 2010. CES directs major direct service initiatives in Early Childhood, Special Education, After School…
Greenfield wins grant for free after-school programs
…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…
AG Healey Reminds Public Schools About Laws Requiring Equal Access to Education Regardless of Immigration Status
…child’s immigration or citizenship status is not relevant to the child’s right to a public education. For questions or further assistance, please contact the Civil Rights Division of the Office…
Occupational Therapy Center
…early childhood parent programs child care choices financial assistance ( Page 14 ) Caring and Experienced Therapists with Special Expertise The Occupational Therapy Center (OTC) takes a holistic, strengths-based approach…
New Resources from the SPIFFY & Communities That Care Legislative Event
On October 20th, 2025, the SPIFFY and Communities That Care Coalition co-organized a Western Massachusetts Legislative Event on Youth Substance Misuse Prevention. More than 50 participants, including legislators and legislative…
Massachusetts Migrant Education Program Transitions to Collaborative for Educational Services
…programs, such as the Early Childhood Programs and 21st Century Afterschool programming. Some CES member districts currently have migratory students enrolled and the agency’s relationship with other districts, such as…
Joan E. Schuman scholarship inspires students to pursue their dreams
NORTHAMPTON – For over twenty years, Joan Schuman led the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES), creating and nurturing programs and resources that sought to provide the highest quality education for…
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,…