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: “Get Ready To Saddle Up” with the Friends of SMEC 17th Annual Fundraiser Dance Friday, March 23, 2012 at The Seaport Inn, Fairhaven. Click here for a printable flyer!

This fundraiser will also include a drawing of various prizes. Friends of SMEC would appreciate your help with donations. Either a gift basket, gift item or money to put together theme baskets would be appreciated.

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.