Laurel Peltier, Ed.D. is a Curriculum and Instruction Specialist in Special Education at the Collaborative for Educational Services. Her work focuses on special education leaders and leadership, and particularly on facilitating the IEP team process with people inside of schools and in community settings who support kids who have disabilities. We recently asked Laurel whether at this time, the role of special education team leader is more important than ever. She responded, “Special education funding has been an issue for as long as I have been in the field of education, and while...
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Apr
2018
19
Judy Rush new Hampshire Regional School District superintendent
WESTHAMPTON — Hampshire Regional School District’s search for a new superintendent is over after a unanimous vote to hire Judy Rush, the director of curriculum and instruction for Pittsfield Public Schools. “Everyone thinks Judy Rush is an awesome candidate,” said...
Apr
2018
19
Gail Healy retires after 39 years in Franklin County
NORTHFIELD — Gail Healy will be leaving her job as assistant superintendent of Pioneer Valley Regional School District on Sept. 7, ending a 39-year education career in Franklin County that she described as “morally, ethically and, I think, educationally pretty...
Apr
2018
17
Baker-Polito Administration Signs Criminal Justice Reform Laws, Proposes Additional Reforms
BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker today signed An Act Implementing the Joint Recommendations of the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Review and An Act Relative to Criminal Justice Reform. After careful review of the comprehensive legislation and initial discussions...
Apr
2018
5
Easthampton chooses LeClair for superintendent
EASTHAMPTON — The choice came down to taking a risk on passion or going with a proven track record ready to hit the ground running as the Easthampton School Committee voted on a new superintendent Wednesday night. After two full days of site visits, meet-and-greets...
Apr
2018
5
Mohawk, Hawlemont to test out ‘Blizzard Bags’ during spring vacation
BUCKLAND — Assigning school homework during spring break may sound like a bad idea — unless it means that students can start summer vacation two days early. Before going ahead with plans next fall to start an “Alternative Structured Learning Time” — or “Blizzard...
Mar
2018
29
2 finalists for Easthampton superintendent to meet public April 3, 4
EASTHAMPTON — The search for Easthampton’s next superintendent of schools is down to two finalists — Andrew Berrios, principal of Smith Academy in Hatfield, and Allison LeClair, assistant superintendent of Agawam public schools. Next Tuesday and Wednesday, April 3...
Mar
2018
29
2 finalists tapped for superintendent at Hampshire Regional Schools
WESTHAMPTON — From an original pool of 10 candidates, two candidates for superintendent of Hampshire Regional Schools have been chosen as finalists to replace Dr. Craig Jurgensen, who will retire at the end of the school year. The finalists are Judy Rush, director...
Mar
2018
27
Finding their voices: Arts grant helps young women in state custody gain confidence
SOUTH HADLEY — Every Monday, artist Tony Jones comes to the squat, institutional-looking building, its bland exterior belied by the printed and hand-drawn posters that line the walls inside, where he’s come to teach a small group of high school students. Jones...
Mar
2018
26
Scibak visits Easthampton High School’s 21st Century Community Learning Center
Representative John Scibak visited Easthampton High School’s 21st Century Community Learning Center After School Program on Tuesday, March 20th. Scibak toured the program and received an update about what the after school program offers to students and their...
Mar
2018
21
CES Early Childhood Team Begins Nurturing Caring Kids Program
Northampton, MA -- The Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) in Northampton, MA has announced that their Early Childhood team is beginning work on the new CES Nurturing Caring Kids Program, thanks to support from the Greater Good Science Center and their...
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