Southern Worcester County Educational Collaborative

The Hampshire Educational Collaborative, founded in 1974 and located in Northampton, Mass., is a nonprofit, multi-service agency that offers a range of programs and services to provide learning for the community's at-risk youth. The organization provides learning by educating and supporting students, teachers and administrators through programs in early childhood, after school, special education and adult education. It also provides professional development for educators. The organization is governed by school committee representatives from its local member school districts. It also has classrooms for children with cognitive disabilities in public schools. Additionally, it has created small alternative high schools for students with behavioral and emotional challenges. The Hampshire Educational Collaborative also oversees a number of regional programs, such as family network centers, community partnerships for children, and strategic planning for families and youth.

Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative (SMEC) in South Dartmouth offers a range of programs and professional development opportunities for educators and parents, including specialized courses such as the SEI teacher endorsement course and IEP writing strategies sessions. As a test facility for the Parapro assessment and supported by local and state agencies, SMEC is committed to providing inclusive educational services without discrimination based on various factors such as sex, race, religion, or disability. Generated from the website