…with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both…
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Local Coalitions to Urban Outfitters: “Not far enough”
…like prescription bottles” says Heather Warner, Prevention Specialist for the SPIFFY Coalition. But according to Warner, the store still sells products such as flasks which target young women with slogans…
Mahar students learn a new way to communicate: sign language
…unwind after a long day. A local boy — boyfriend maybe? — bought one of their younger sisters some ice cream; math class has been particularly grueling; there’s a play…
Lisa Goldsmith, LICSW
…the Youth/Young Adult Action Board. Lisa is passionate about working with, and on behalf of, young people in any capacity and loves their energy and desire to engage in the…
Mental health challenges for students topic of summit
…young people are facing and the ways they can be supported. The summit, which was presented by the Northwestern District Attorney Office, was originally set for the spring, but was rescheduled to an…
Author talks to high school students about trauma, life
GREENFIELD — Award-winning young adult author A.S. King asked several hundred Greenfield High School students Friday morning to look for their “own cans of succotash and examine their suitcases.” Before…
As Massachusetts charter schools enroll more students with disabilities, who exactly are they serving?
…Carrero said one reason for the low numbers is the school has an intensive program to catch problems and intervene early, so students improve and avoid being misdiagnosed with learning…
Easthampton fourth-graders launch campaign against car idling
EASTHAMPTON — In the afternoons, parents line their cars in front of Maple Elementary School to pick up their children. To find out how much pollution idling cars are spewing…
Northampton Public Schools receive FRESH grant
…by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in consultation with the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). Funds can be used for, but not limited to: (a)…
Jan Hollenbeck
…related service providers, teachers, families, and others to support and facilitate the success of children in educational settings (www.otpartnership.com). Dr. Hollenbeck is a Special Education Administrator responsible for related services,…