Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative: Alternative Learning Classroom: SMEC is a public education collaborative established serving Acushnet, Fairhaven, Marion, Mattapoisett, New Bedford, Rochester and Old Rochester Regional public schools in Massachusetts. The Collaborative's programs and services are locally based and locally directed and are designed to supplement the special education resources of its member districts. SMEC offers a variety of services for students with special needs aged 3-21 as well as adults with developmental disabilities. The Collaborative also offers professional development opportunities for educational staff. SMEC is a member of the Massachusetts Organization of Education Collaboratives.

Annual Benefit Dance: This year will be our 16th year.

This fundraiser will also include a drawing of various prizes. We are looking for sponsors contribute a gift or gift card to be included in our drawings. All donors will be included in the evening's program.

The evening program also includes advertising opportunities. Contact us for more information on how you can contribute a gift for our drawing or place an advertisement in the evenings program.