…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,…
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Taking Our Data to the Next Level
…data will provide profiles of children at early ages who achieve success in grades three and beyond. Wouldn’t it be great if we could show a correlation between strong early…
Governor Baker boosts funding for early education
Governor Charlie Baker unexpectedly gave early education funding its largest boost in more than a decade on Wednesday, announcing that he would devote more than $28 million in found money…
Community leaders support local program for young children and families
…and her husband are passionate about the work of SFYC, and are committed to early childhood programming because of the strong foundation it provides to the child, family and to…
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Social Emotional Learning in Early Childhood
This professional development session is designed to assist educators in supporting and developing young children’s social skills. We will share strategies for modifying the learning environment, incorporating sensory and movement…
Successful Co-Teaching: Building Strong Collaborative Partnerships in Early Childhood Education
Strong co-teaching partnerships don’t happen by accident—they require trust, communication, shared expectations, and ongoing reflection. In this interactive workshop, teaching teams will explore six co-teaching models, reflect on what makes…
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/Tapping) for Self and Coregulation in Early Childhood Classrooms
Together we will discover the benefits of tapping as a method of self care and self regulation. This workshop will provide hands-on strategies for incorporating tapping for educators and children…
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…
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….