After nearly four decades in the classroom, second-grade teacher Johanna Korpita has seen the ebb and flow over how much — or how little — homework children should complete. So…
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In the big-kids school: Preschoolers welcomed into Sanderson Academy
…least not for the children,” remarked early education coordinator Kate Dwyer. This week, about 40 children between the ages of 3 and 5 will be coming to school at Sanderson,…
Karen Fiegenbaum, OTR/L
…has collaborated with educational teams and with community child welfare and mental health programming. Her experience supporting families with multifaceted needs and their children started in Early Intervention. Before working…
State Environmental Officials Announce Student and School Recipients of Green Team Awards: MassDEP Recognizes HEC Academy and others
…sustainable future for the next generation. It is never too early to join with our students and educators to teach sustainability on our way to a healthier Massachusetts,” said Energy and…
Greenfield teacher wins national award for sharing personal story
…schools for the third time in five years. A new school, new teachers, no friends, and to top it all off, the children joining me in my new fifth-grade homeroom…
Announcing the CES Center for Emerging Educational Practice website launch
…risk; professional development and training for educators and professionals; and coaching, training, evaluation and technical assistance for districts, schools, and community organizations. CES work combines expertise across multiple disciplines in…
Understanding “PDA”/Pervasive Drive for Autonomy: What Educators Need to Know with Dr. Alex Hirshberg
Over the past few years, a growing number of educators and families have encountered the emerging term Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)—also referred to as Pervasive Drive for Autonomy. Although not…
Integrating SEL Standards into Everyday Activities
…support children‘s learning. We will discuss practical strategies for supporting children who may display challenging behaviors and how a proactive approach can prevent or mitigate potential issues. Attendees are invited…
CES Profile – Play is Serious Work
…and happily overlaps with other children. It’s important to the OTC mission that every therapy at the clinic supports the environments and occupations that are a major part of the…
Temperament and the “Goodness of Fit”: Individualizing Caregiving
…your care for children based on their temperament type will be discussed, as well as the ‘goodness of fit” between your own temperament and those of the children in your…