…major updates to the state’s education financing system since the landmark Education Reform Act of 1993. The financing formulas contained in the 1993 law “proved fair guidances” for the most…
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Community leaders support local program for young children and families
…a strong networking component to bring together other providers of services to this group of families through the Easthampton Early Childhood Council (e2c2) and the Quaboag Community Council. The program…
Families from seventeen communities gather at the Eric Carle Museum for fun morning out
AMHERST, MA – The Very Hungry Caterpillar got a workout Wednesday morning as over 80 families with babies and toddlers gathered to play and learn, at an event co-hosted by…
Sharing Cultures, Language, and Fun at Programs for Spanish Speaking Families
…Engagement (CFCE) funded work, and held at the North Village apartments in Amherst. At these gatherings, led by native Spanish speakers with extensive early education and parent engagement experience, Spanish-speaking…
Understanding Differences and Disabilities
Required for License(s): Moderate Disabilities- Initial (PreK-8) (5-12) The needs, levels of functioning and contributions of individuals with special needs are examined. Educational issues and strategies for understanding and working…
Youth Mental Health – Blended Learning Virtual Version
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help…
Who We Are
Home E Search query for: youth and families dys working in dys education pathway to and through licensure ( Page 18 ) SPIFFY Committees, Task Forces, and Workgroups Joining a…
New Resources from the SPIFFY & Communities That Care Legislative Event
…health organizations, local youth health data, evidence-based substance misuse prevention strategies, local youth voice, and bills in the 2025-26 Massachusetts Legislative Session that would have a direct impact on youth…
Breaking the school-to-prison pipeline for young offenders one class at a time
Since 2003, the Collaborative for Educational Services has been a partner to the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services (DYS) in creating access to high-quality education and employment opportunities for youth…
Lisa Goldsmith, LICSW
…program administration focusing on pregnant and parenting teens, youth experiencing homelessness, and now in youth prevention. She worked for over 15 years with DIAL/SELF Youth and Community Services and Community…