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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]

Scibak visits Easthampton High School’s 21st Century Community Learning Center

Posted on Monday, March 26th, 2018 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Martha Maloney, Collaborative for Educational Services
Date: 3/26/2018

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 families within the Easthampton School District. Scibak spent time with students participating in a variety of activities,… [Read More]

CES Early Childhood Team Begins Nurturing Caring Kids Program

Posted on Wednesday, March 21st, 2018 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Kathryn Levesque, Collaborative for Educational Services
Date: 3/20/2018

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 parenting foundation. GGSC was awarded the project a $50,000 grant in February. The program… [Read More]

Thriving North Berkshire Academy Result of Collaborative Efforts

Posted on Friday, March 16th, 2018 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Tammy Daniels, iberkshires.com
Date: 3/15/2018
Link: Complete Article

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Aiden Kozik knows what he needs to do to succeed: Be prepared, be respectful, cooperate in the classroom and finish what he starts. That was the message he gave, along with Director Jodi Drury, to Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito and dozens of officials and educators who turned out for the official… [Read More]