…immersive PD sessions targeted to the needs of elementary school principals such as the fundamentals of early childhood education, literacy leadership, AI, legal issues, and more. Topics will be introduced…
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Loose Parts Play with Young Children
…a way which invites the child into the activity to engage in open-ended learning and play. Provocations are an integral component of the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education….
Teaching Changemakers
This hands-on workshop invites early childhood educators to explore how to nurture justice, empathy, and action in young learners through a Change Maker Curriculum. Together, we will define what it…
Up the Slide and Down the Stairs: How Risky Play Supports Healthy Development and Promotes Social Emotional Intelligence
Together, we will explore what “Risky Play” entails and why it is a crucial aspect of positive growth and development. Discussion will illustrate the clear distinction between safely exploring risk…
Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) Hires New Executive Director
…the Collaborative’s member districts in defining the agency’s future, and moved by his strong statements about social justice and the value of education.” As Deputy Director, Diehl led development, research…
Mass Cultural Council Funds Artist in Residence Working with the DYS Education Initiative
…for the future.“ The Collaborative for Educational Services is a partner to the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services (DYS) in creating access statewide to high-quality secondary and post-secondary education, career…
10th Annual Share Your Art, Share Your Voice
…Reardon, the Department of Youth Services Acting Commissioner. “The Department of Youth Services recognizes that artistic expression is a cornerstone of positive youth development and identity formation and is committed…
Safe and Supportive Schools for All
…Hampshire and Franklin Counties, and as the Executive Director of the Collaborative for Educational Services, we place a top priority on safe and supportive schools for all. To that end,…
Department of Youth Services Guiding Principles awards for November
The Collaborative for Educational Services is pleased to announce the November winners of our regional Excellence in Education: Living our Guiding Principles Award! We continue to honor those educators across…
Laurel Peltier
…acted as a consultant and professional development provider for more than 20 school districts in Massachusetts. Her most recent post was with the Amherst Pelham Regional High School. In addition…