On Monday, October 20th, 2025, from 9-10:30AM, the SPIFFY and Communities That Care Coalitions will be hosting a virtual event for Western Massachusetts legislators to learn about the latest research…
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Massachusetts Special Education Surrogate Parent Program Transitions to Collaborative for Educational Services
…remain statewide, and participating communities will be coordinated through the current office in Westborough. During this transition, the agency will strive to keep programs and services operating smoothly for students,…
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… Home E Search query for: programs healthy families and communities spiffy coalition get involved ( Page 20 ) Data, Research, and Policy There must be sound evidence to back…
White House Hosts Summit on Early Childhood Education
…embracing the need to invest in early education, Duncan said. Thirty-six states applied 18 grants totaling $226 million to improve and expand high quality pre-school programs in high need communities….
Mental health challenges for students topic of summit
…virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was co-sponsored by the Collaborative for Educational Services, SPIFFY and Communities that Care coalitions, and the Quaboag Hills Substance Use Alliance. “How…
New supt. of Mohawk Trail, Hawlemont districts hopes to be strong advocate for rural education
…a disadvantage in the state formula.” Stanton, a resident of Colrain, has been involved for several years with the Massachusetts Rural Schools Coalition, an organization that aims to address the…
CES After School Program celebrates twenty years
…level site, excelling in multiple areas of programming. CES currently runs thirteen After School Programs in Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties, including 11 programs funded by 21st Century Learning Grants,…
After School Program begins this September at William E. Norris School
…school program will run Monday through Friday until 6 pm. Families can choose which days their child will use the program. A healthy snack will also be included each day….
HEC Academy
…focused needs and behaviors; with a trauma informed approach that rests on voice and choice. Home E Search query for: programs healthy families and communities spiffy coalition get involved (…
State’s new rural policy commission meets in Greenfield
…rural communities in nearly all of the state’s 14 counties, including Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket and Cape Cod, it was noted that many of the 167 designated communities have “divergent economies”…