…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…
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Frontier, elementary school committees approve early release schedule
…committees approved an early release schedule at a joint meeting Thursday night that would provide more time for professional development among the staff. The plan would also save the district…
Playful Strategies for Supporting Early Communication Development in Children with ASD
…a variety of play-based strategies for promoting early language and communication development at every level- from pre-language to verbal communicators. Leave with a plan you’ll develop during the workshop with…
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…
The Collaborative for Educational Services awarded Youth Opioid Prevention Grant
…Program aims to stop opioid misuse before it starts, by bolstering drug prevention programs directed to students at all grade levels to educate on the dangers of opioid and other…
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,…
The Massachusetts Migrant Education Program Partners with School Districts
…a site-based workshop model, but the model and times the program is offered does not accommodate migratory parent’s work schedules. SPS staff provided training and support to a MMEP early…
Governor Baker signs FY16 Budget
…concerns about many of the governor’s vetoes, particularly related to education, where he has cut programs ranging from early childhood to colleges and universities…given the increasing importance of education in…
Matilde Graciano
Matilde Graciano has been working in the Early Childhood field for over 23 years. She has served as a bilingual (Spanish/English) Family Child Care Educator, CDA Professional Development Specialist, Center…
Mary Schreiber
Mary Ellis Schreiber is the Coordinator of Early Childhood Professional Development and the Coordinator of the CFCE Program at CES. She earned her Bachelor’s degree at Hampshire College and her…