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Building Partnerships with Families with Toddlers
Young children thrive and their social and emotional development is enhanced when there is alignment between home and school. Learn about the value of developing authentic strength based relationships with…
Jennifer Albert Perry is new PVRS assistant principal
…12 candidates. “She brought a lot to the table,” Bacon said of Albert Perry, who she described as having a deep level of diverse experience in education, curriculum development and…
Follansbee announces retirement as Easthampton school superintendent
…“I think that Nancy’s legacy will be a focus on curriculum and curriculum development,” School Committee member Peter Gunn said, adding that Follansbee worked to raise the district’s curriculum level….
Adolescent Brain and Substances: Presentation at South Hadley Coalition Meeting
…Substance Use. After providing a brief overview of brain development, Green discussed how the dopamine receptors in the teen brain make young people especially vulnerable to substance misuse, as well…
Allan Blume
…taught courses on the laws and regulations of special education, IEP development, special education administration and practicum and seminar for pre-service educators. Prior to his work at Simmons, he taught…
Preschool playground at Crocker Farm Elementary School in Amherst officially opens
…School. The new playground and its equipment are designed to meet the developmental needs of students with and without disabilities and came in at a cost of about $285,000 funded…
Hinds and Blais say launch of Rural Schools Commission ‘a big win’ for region
…truly make a difference in the long run.” While legislators have begun to address some of the challenges with the development of a rural school aid line item in the…
First draft of turnaround recommendations from Holyoke schools local stakeholders released
…cultural responsiveness and competence, special education; English language learners; preschool and kindergarten; curriculum; human capital; secondary schools and workforce development; parent, family and community engagement; student support; and instructional support….
Resilience Starts with Us
Supporting the care, growth, development and early learning foundation of young children in partnership with their parents is powerful, important and multifaceted. Early educators are required to do lots of…