03/30/2026
UPDATE: 30 students have already signed up for ShirleyArts!' summer program! Don't miss out - pre-register before we fill up. (Walk-ins will be welcome, since some people who sign up end up not attending.)
Visit www.shirleyarts.info for details and to pre-register. Contact Director Meredith Marcinkewicz at [email protected] with questions.
03/30/2026
Teasing may seem like "fun" to you, but it can be quite damaging. Here is some great advice about teasing.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17HP6VDo1a/
12/18/2025
While continuing to provide reading intervention at a local school, I still have time to provide educational, advocacy, and administrative services. Please share my information with anyone who is looking for a contract-worker.
11/29/2025
I have created a survey for current and former public school educators. Many educators are extremely concerned about the state of public education in Massachusetts. I am collecting information about what is and is NOT working.
The survey is mostly checklists, so it won't take you long to complete. When I get enough responses, I will collate the information to share with my State Senator and Representative.
Please share with any current or recent educator.
Public School Experience Survey
My name is Laurie Marcinkewicz. I left teaching in public schools in 2016. The next year I began my business, Educare Solutions, to support families, teachers, and educational attorneys through advocacy, consultation, individualized instruction, and classroom observations. I am currently working for...
10/17/2025
Support for families with Autistic children
Enrollment for the Massachusetts Autism Waiver Program opens today!
From October 17–31, 2025, families can apply for the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services’ Autism Waiver Program, offering 1:1 intensive in-home support, community integration, respite services, and more for children under age 10 with a confirmed Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis.
What you need to know:
✅ Must be a Massachusetts resident
✅ Child must be under 10 years old
✅ Enrollment window: Oct 17–31
✅ NEW this year: Apply online or request a paper application (available in English, Spanish & more)
Learn more and apply here: https://buff.ly/6NtGHWx
Questions? Contact Kris Cariglia at [email protected]
10/02/2025
UPDATE - Thank you to everyone who has shared my post! It really is the quickest way to get my information out there.
08/05/2025
Objective classroom observations performed by a third party can provide valuable insight into the effectiveness of a student's programming.
I will be available most weekday afternoons for observations and consultations. Email me for more information at [email protected]
07/29/2025
Check out our support group! https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83088304499