Collaborative Directors
Beverly Beno, Executive Director
Barbara Miller, Program Director
Board of Directors
Margaret Frieswyk, Superintendent
Avon Public Schools
Jeff Granatino, Superintendent
Canton Public Schools
Joseph Baeta, Superintendent
Holbrook Public Schools
Mary Gormley, Superintendent
Milton Public Schools
Timothy Farmer, Superintendent
Sharon Public Schools
Marguerite Rizzi, Superintendent
Stoughton Public Schools
About Us
Mission Statement
To collaboratively develop and provide educational services to meet students’ unique needs.
Guiding Beliefs
We believe…
- each student has intrinsic worth and unique needs
- all students have the ability and the need to learn
- all students can learn in appropriately individualized programs
- in helping each student reach his/her potential
- on-going professional development is essential
- all Collaborative programs are an integral part of the Charms community
- public awareness is a responsibility of the entire Charms community
- in a partnership among schools, parents, students, and the community
- all students have a right to a quality education with high expectations
- all students have a right to learn in a safe and secure environment
- our diverse Charms communities provide strength for our programs and services
- collaboration creates a comprehensive continuum of services
- through collaboration the resources of school districts and the collaborative are strengthened
- parents are their children’s most important advocates
- meaningful inclusion can be afforded every student
A Video Presentation from our Archives
This informative 12-minute video features the perspectives of current and former teachers, students, and parents.
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