…“Ben was an unforgettable individual whose determination was inspirational; his memory inspires me still,” says Dr. Elana Aitken, Clinical Director for the Collaborative’s special education and alternative learning programs. Dr….
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Allan Blume
…programs, disability awareness, special education process, inclusion, eligibility, Section 504, linking instruction to standards, district evaluation of inclusion and special education provision as well as assisting school districts with the…
HEC Academy students add nutrition education to their weekly schedule
…pizzas. HEC Academy is a therapeutic, public day special education program for youth in grades 9-12 who are eligible to receive services via an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Students typically…
Bill S.261 would support literacy intervention programs in Massachusetts
…Public Schools, said the bill would “reduce unnecessary special education referrals.” “We’re at 19.6 percent of BPS students needing special education, that’s one fifth,” she said. “Serious thought needs to…
Mary Geiring
Mary A. Geiring is a CES Special Education Co – Teaching and Inclusion Specialist in the Professional Development Department. She holds a Special Education Ph.D. from the University of New…
The Massachusetts Migrant Education Program Partners with School Districts
…coordinate services, share information, and plan events and programming for migratory students/youth, in order to ensure the most effective and efficient delivery of education and support services. Partnerships are crucial…
First Annual Excellence in Education: Living our Guiding Principles Monthly Award
…day I found that admiration and respect rising to new levels.” About the DYS Education Initiative The Collaborative for Educational Services in Northampton, MA, manages the DYS EDUCATION INITIATIVE on…
Early Childhood Programs Reduce Need for Special Ed
…1990s. They tracked two main sets of variables over a 13-year period: funding levels for preschool programs in all 100 counties and third grade special education placements in those counties….
New Leader of Early Childhood Programs Joins the Collaborative for Educational Services
NORTHAMPTON – Desiree Lalbeharie-Josias, the new Director of the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) Early Childhood Programs, has a vision for enhancing educational and wrap-around services for children and families….
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…services. CES offers direct, cost-effective, quality services and programs for vulnerable children, youth and families. Birth – 22 Programs at CES include educational and learning programs provided directly to students…