…to be LGBTQ+ inclusive, medically accurate and developmentally- and age-appropriate. On June 27, SPIFFY sponsored a training for health educators on the new Massachusetts Health Education Curriculum Frameworks. The training…
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Massachusetts statewide school mask order coming
BOSTON — Massachusetts is poised to start its third pandemic-influenced academic year with a mask mandate in place across K-12 schools, after a 9-1 vote Tuesday by the state Board…
PARCC test pros and cons debated at Massachusetts Board of Education hearing
…existing Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment Systems exam to the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for Colleges and Careers exam, which tests the federal Common Core standards Massachusetts public schools are currently…
A Goodbye to Bill Erickson
…time as an Interim Superintendent for Northampton Public Schools. After retiring from Hampshire Regional, Dr. Erickson served as the administrative consultant for the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) and as…
Supporting Access to Educational Technology
…grants from the Federal Rural Utility Service and a Massachusetts Educational Technology grant, and worked with local districts to pilot distance learning courses for their students. The project began with…
Faye Brady Ed.D.
…15 years worked in central office as a Director of Student Services. Faye has worked closely with teachers, related service providers, and school administrators to develop high quality services and programs to…
ASCD and ISTE to Merge
Today, after a key vote, it’s official: Two giants in the education space will join forces, creating a professional development powerhouse for their educator members. The International Society for Technology…
Emily Hoffman
Emily Hoffman serves as CES Director of the Massachusetts Migrant Education Program. Ms. Hoffman has previous experience in administration, professional development, and cross-cultural educational programming. She served as a Peace…
Now available: Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8: A Unifying Foundation
…these children’s health, development, and learning. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) and National Research Council (NRC) were commissioned to explore the implications of the science of child development for the…
The Special Education Team Leader Role is More Important Now Than Ever
…they are educational leaders, and that building these networks on behalf of each child they serve is important. When she provides professional development, she will often invite in folks from…