Collaborative for Ed Services Professional Development

The Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) offers a comprehensive professional development program serving educators across Massachusetts and beyond, with particular strength in special education, gifted and talented education, and inclusive practices. Based in Northampton, Massachusetts, CES functions as an educational collaborative — a regional service agency that pools resources and expertise to provide training, consultation, and direct services that individual school districts might not be able to sustain on their own. Their professional development offerings span a wide range of topics including differentiated instruction, social-emotional learning, trauma-informed practices, English learner support, and leadership development. What distinguishes CES is its deep commitment to equity and its focus on serving diverse learners, including students with significant disabilities and those identified as gifted. Their workshops and courses are typically facilitated by experienced practitioners and specialists who combine research knowledge with practical classroom experience. For educators in western Massachusetts and the broader New England region, CES represents an invaluable professional learning resource with a track record of high-quality, responsive programming.