The Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) is proud to announce the launch of the CES Center for Emerging Educational Practice, a cutting-edge resource hub dedicated to supporting PreK-12 educators and administrators, particularly those in small and mid-sized districts. This dynamic new website, emergingedpractices.org, provides free, practical, research-based resources to address some of the most pressing challenges in public education today. Empowering Educators and AdministratorsThe CES Center for Emerging Educational Practice is designed to support educators who face unique...
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Feb
2017
17
Greenfield Middle School prepares for Math & Science Academy arrival
GREENFIELD, MA — When the new school year starts in fall, the Math & Science Academy will no longer be housed in an independent building, but rather will be a part of Greenfield Middle School. At a Wednesday afternoon transition advisory meeting at the middle...
Feb
2017
11
Pioneer Special Olympics bowling group creates connections through fun
ERVING, MA — Hand in hand, 11-year-old Quintin Stacy and his physical education teacher Sue Scott walked up to the lane, carrying a small black-and-white bowling ball. Glancing at the white pins with an eager smile, and with some help from Scott, Stacy let the ball...
Feb
2017
10
“Getting to Know Me” Brings Students the Power to Succeed
Julia stops and smiles as she talks about her work with children as a counselor at a local summer camp. Julia recently completed her first year at Mount Tom Academy, transitioning to the program after a period of struggle. CES runs this alternative learning program...
Feb
2017
6
Baker-Polito Administration Honors 51 Schools – recognized for high achievement, strong progress or narrowing gaps
MALDEN - The Baker-Polito Administration today held a ceremony at the State House to recognize 51 schools for high achievement, narrowing achievement gaps between groups of students or making strong progress. The schools were recognized as 2016 National Blue Ribbon...
Jan
2017
31
Bringing Collaboration Skills to the Classroom
Inge Kuhlka moves throughout her 8th grade math class checking on her students, who are working collaboratively in small groups. A quick review of one group’s progress and a few words to another group keep the students focused on a sunny day. The students had...
Jan
2017
31
State Pre-K Funding 2016-17 Fiscal Year: Trends and opportunities
Birth to age eight represents a critically important window of opportunity to develop a child’s full potential and to shape key academic, social, emotional and cognitive skills. A child’s experiences during these years can set them up for future success or for...
Jan
2017
30
Williamstown School Committee Talks Special Education Collaboration
WILLIAMSTOWN, MA — A collaborative agreement among North County school districts could save money and improve outcomes for special needs students throughout the district, an official working on the collaboration told the Williamstown School Committee on Wednesday....
Jan
2017
24
Governor Baker outlines plans for local aid increases
In next week’s annual budget proposal, Gov. Charlie Baker will call for a $91 million increase in education local aid, and a $40 million boost in unrestricted local aid to cities and towns. The combined $131 million increase in the two main local aid accounts...
Jan
2017
23
What’s next for Heath school kids? Community talks planned
HEATH — If the 22-year-old Heath Elementary School closes next fall, what do residents see as the best options for their children’s public education? How does the community feel about the possible school closure, and how can the community shape its future? The...
Jan
2017
10
Special Education Professional Development Survey
The Office of Special Education Planning and Policy is in the process of identifying special education professional development activities based on a comprehensive survey of the field. The Department is interested in educators' opinions about how ESE can best help...
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