We believe everyone can learn and succeed.
CES specializes in programs and services that support children, families, and communities directly. Among the specialized programs that CES provides are:
Tuition Programs:
- HEC Academy
- Mount Tom Academy
- BEACON Program
Programs and Services for Students and Families:
- Occupational Therapy Center
- Center for Assistive Technology
- Special Education Related Services
- Early Childhood Family Centers, Playgroups, Parent Workshops, and ECMH
- After School/21st Century Programs
- Workforce Development for youth
- Healthy Families and Communities
Statewide Programs for Students
- Special Education Surrogate Parent Program
- DYS Education Initiative
- Migrant Education Program
- Special Education in Institutional Settings
Tuition Programs for Students
Mount Tom Academy
Mount Tom Academy is a student centered, individualized pathway to high school graduation and beyond, matched to each student’s own learning style, in a small classroom setting. Through a partnership with Holyoke Community College, Mount Tom Academy is located on the HCC campus.
HEC Academy
HEC Academy is an approved public day special education program in Northampton, MA that offers a small-school learning environment for high school students with social-emotional or behavioral challenges, autism spectrum disorder, and/or learning disabilities; or who are experiencing school refusal.
BEACON Program
BEACON is a CES half day alternative educational program for Franklin County high school students, supporting 11th and 12th grade students, who are still enrolled in school but at high risk of dropping out.
Services for Students and Families
21st Century After School Programs
The 21st Century After School Programs incorporate a balance of fun activities in a safe, supportive environment. Through our programs, students strengthen their academic skills, deepen communication skills with adults and peers, and engage in project-based learning and cross-curricular activities.
Special Education Services
Our staff of highly qualified professionals is available to provide direct and consultative services to support local programming efforts. CES offers services for occupational therapy; vision, orientation, and mobility; and assistive technology.
Early Childhood
Whether you are a parent looking for support and answers to your many questions, or an early childhood educator looking for professional growth opportunities, we can help.
Workforce Development
CES partners with school districts to plan and implement a variety of workforce and career development programs for students, including programs for skills training, career development, and internships, to support students who are ready to pursue their career aspirations.
Healthy Families and Communities
The CES Healthy Families and Communities team has over sixteen years of experience at the local level, planning, coordinating, and supporting effective public health and prevention programs addressing health, nutrition and food insecurity, fitness, underage substance abuse prevention, school climate and bullying, and trauma-informed communities.
Statewide Contracts Serving Children and Youth
DYS Education
The Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) is a partner to the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services (DYS) in creating access statewide to high-quality secondary and post-secondary education, career exploration, and workforce development opportunities for youth in the care and custody of DYS.
SEIS
The Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) is the Contracted Provider for SEIS, a program of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). We coordinate and deliver special education services to students in the care of the Department of Youth Services (DYS), Department of Mental Health (DMH), Department of Public Health (DPH), and the County Houses of Correction (CHC).
Migrant Education
The Massachusetts Migrant Education Program (MMEP) supports migratory children and youth to overcome educational disruption, cultural and language barriers, social isolation, various health-related problems, and other factors that may inhibit their ability to succeed in school.
SESPP
The Massachusetts Special Education Surrogate Parent Program (SESPP) appoints trained volunteers across the Commonwealth to act as special education decision-makers for students who have no parent or legal guardian.