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Collaborative for Educational Services Begins Statewide Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Project

Posted on Friday, October 12th, 2018 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Collaborative for Educational Services
Date: 10/12/2018

Northampton, MA — The Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) Healthy Families and Communities department has received federal funding for a three year project that will provide Youth Mental Health First Aid training to educators, administrators and parents across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) will fund the project… [Read More]

$1M to fight youth opioid addiction

Posted on Saturday, October 6th, 2018 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Joshua Solomon, Hampshire Gazette
Date: 10/5/2018
Link: Complete Article

GREENFIELD — Six communities across the country received word this week from the Department of Justice that they will receive money to further study the causes and effects of the opioid crisis among young adults. One of the six: a western Mass. collective spearheaded by the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North… [Read More]

ISTE Expands Certification Program

Posted on Wednesday, September 26th, 2018 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Collaborative for Educational Services
Date: September 26, 2018
Link: Complete Article

Washington, D.C. — September 26, 2018 — In response to increased demand for teacher professional learning to use technology effectively in the classroom, the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is doubling the capacity of its training network for the ISTE Certification for Educators. Announced earlier this year, this certification is the first-ever educator certification… [Read More]

Exemplary Status for four CES-run After School Programs

Posted on Monday, August 13th, 2018 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Martha Maloney, Collaborative for Educational Services

Four after school programs managed by the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) have been awarded Exemplary status from the Exemplary Grant Program of the Massachusetts 21st CCLC Exemplary program, supported by federal funds. “I am extremely proud of every CES after school program.” said Chris Taggart, Director of 21st Century Learning Centers, “In this case,… [Read More]

Interns gain experience in life sciences, and a paycheck

Posted on Monday, August 6th, 2018 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Bera Dunau, Daily Hampshire Gazette
Date: 8/5/2018
Link: Complete Article

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 work 30-plus hours a week. And they are being paid at every one of them. “I’ve always advocated for students to be paid,” said Matt… [Read More]

They ‘get back up’: Mount Tom Academy graduates 7 students

Posted on Thursday, May 31st, 2018 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: M.J. Tidwell, Hampshire Gazette
Date: 5/30/2018
Link: Complete Article

HOLYOKE — At Holyoke Community College on Wednesday, a group of seven high school students gathered to mark a milestone that usually happens before stepping foot on a college campus: graduation. The students from Mount Tom Academy walked with cap and gown to receive their diplomas in the Kittredge Center at HCC and watched with… [Read More]

400 Attend Annual DYS Art Showcase

Posted on Friday, May 25th, 2018 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Martha Maloney, Collaborative for Educational Services
Date: 5/25/2018

Over 400 people from across the Commonwealth filled the space at WGBH Studios in Brighton on Tuesday, May 15th to celebrate the work of youth involved with the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services, at the 6th Annual Statewide DYS Youth Arts Showcase, “Share Your Art, Share Your Voice”. The Showcase is part of work to… [Read More]

Districts team up on county’s first public therapeutic day school

Posted on Monday, May 21st, 2018 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: John Townes, Berkshire Trade & Commerce Monthly
Date: 06/01/2018
Link: Complete Article

In response to increasing educational demands and budget pressures, public school districts have looked for ways to join forces to provide necessary resources and programs on a cost-effective basis. One new example of that approach is North Berkshire Academy, the county’s first public therapeutic day school, which operates in the North Adams Armory building at… [Read More]

Strong Foundations for Young Children Expands to Serve Families Throughout Hampshire County

Posted on Thursday, April 26th, 2018 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Martha Maloney, Collaborative for Educational Services
Date: April 26, 2018

The Strong Foundations for Young Children program, supporting families of infants, toddlers and preschoolers, has this year been redesigned and expanded to bring services to all of Hampshire County. “We are thrilled to be able to expand this important program” says Sarah Lusardi, IECMH Clinical Supervisor at CES, who coordinates all referrals and intakes for… [Read More]

Finding their voices: Arts grant helps young women in state custody gain confidence

Posted on Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Emily Cutts, Hampshire Gazette
Date: 3/26/2018
Link: Complete Article

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 often starts class by ringing a set of small Tibetan tingsha cymbals while his… [Read More]