MAPLE

Maple is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Easthampton school district, located in Easthampton, MA with about 248 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Maple has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

It appears that **Maple** (located at 7 Chapel Street in Easthampton, MA) is a specialized educational program operating under the **Collaborative for Educational Services (CES)**. It serves as a therapeutic day school designed to support students in grades 6 through 12 who require a highly structured, supportive environment due to significant social, emotional, or behavioral challenges. The program is specifically tailored for students who may have struggled in traditional classroom settings and require more individualized attention and specialized intervention to succeed.

The school’s approach is rooted in a "relational-based" model, emphasizing the development of strong, trust-based connections between students and staff to foster academic and personal growth. By maintaining small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio, Maple creates a safe, predictable atmosphere that allows educators to integrate academic instruction with therapeutic support. Their goal is to help students build self-regulation skills, improve their social interactions, and eventually transition back to a less restrictive educational setting or successfully complete their high school requirements.

For more information, contact Maple at (413) 529-1550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.