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In western Massachusetts and statewide, CES manages programs and services that focus on the educational, social-emotional, and health needs of children and youth
What We Do
The Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) is a public nonprofit, educational service agency that offers direct and support services to its 37 member school districts and to various state and district-level clients across New England. The work of CES divides roughly into three areas: a range of direct services for children and youth particularly those at risk; professional development and training for educators and professionals; and consulting services including community health, research and evaluation, and business services for districts, schools, and community organizations.
Students are at the heart of our work
Founded in 1974, we are a Massachusetts educational collaborative governed by representatives from our 37-member school districts in Hampshire and Franklin Counties. We work with children, youth, and adult learners; families; schools, districts, and educators; and community members in the Pioneer Valley and across Massachusetts to create and improve educational opportunities both in and out of the classroom and ensure that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. We are a community of innovative and effective professionals dedicated to improving education.
Our Mission
The mission of the Collaborative for Educational Services is to develop and foster lifelong learning and to provide opportunities for wellbeing for all of the communities we work with, through collaboration and leadership.
Upcoming Offerings
The Collaborative for Educational Services provides professional development, continuing education, coaching and technical assistance online, in hybrid form, and in person. Our open enrollment courses, workshops, and other learning can also be brought on site to schools, districts and organizations, and customized to meet your organization’s needs. To the right are just a few of our open enrollment, active upcoming offerings. Please click the button below to see more.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/Tapping) for Self and Coregulation in Early Childhood Classrooms – Tapping FY26
Together we will discover the benefits of tapping as a method of self care and self regulation. This workshop will provide hands-on strategies for incorporating tapping for educators and children in
View More Details about Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/Tapping) for Self and Coregulation in Early Childhood Classrooms»Youth Mental Health – Blended Learning Virtual Version – Winter 2026 – January 16
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
View More Details about Youth Mental Health – Blended Learning Virtual Version»SEI Teacher Endorsement – Full Course – Winter 2026
Required for License(s): Biology/Chemistry/Earth and Space Science/English/General Science/High School Mathematics/History/Humanities/Math & Science/Middle School Mathematics/Middle School
View More Details about SEI Teacher Endorsement – Full Course»Teaching Changemakers – Changemakers FY26
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
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