…children identify their feelings, learn healthy self-control and reduce challenging behavior. This workshop will teach participants how to respond positively to everyday challenging behaviors in children ages 3 to 8….
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Emily Koester
Emily Koester, M.Ed, ECMH-E® has over 25 years of experience working with children and families in both schools and the community. As the former CPC Coordinator in Gill-Montague, Emily may…
Matt Rigney
As Director of Workforce Development Programs, Matt Rigney focuses on the creation of opportunities for high school youth to advance their career skills and be ready for whatever comes after…
STEM@Work: a unique paid internship program for high school students
Matt Rigney, Director of Alternative Youth Services at the Collaborative for Educational Services and organizer of the STEM@Work internship program for students in Franklin and Hampshire Counties, along with Hannah…
Why young people are striking Friday: ‘I won’t go to school and act like everything is normal’
NORTHAMPTON — On Friday, many students will skip school for a trip to Boston — but it’s not for fun. The students, along with many adults, will attend the youth-led…
Interns gain experience in life sciences, and a paycheck
AMHERST – This summer, 30 students from high schools across Franklin and Hampshire counties are taking part in internships in local businesses and at the University of Massachusetts, where they…
Diane Long
…last seven years. She began as an Instructional Coach within the Department of Youth Services, County Houses of Correction, and Department of Mental Health supporting teachers and students and has…
SPIFFY Full Coalition Meeting: Spring 2024
…the next full coalition meeting, when we plan to gather in person. Amy reported back on some of the responses we received from our 2024 SPIFFY Coalition survey: nearly 38%…
Tem Blessed
…parents, Tem has worked for over 18 years empowering youth. He is a graduate of UMass Amherst. His music and message are about social justice and sustainability and are designed to…
Mount Tom Academy Class of 2021
Photo courtesy of Daily Hampshire Gazette Staff Photographer, Kevin Gutting. Mount Tom Academy, an alternative learning program run by the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) and hosted by Holyoke Community…