Five Massachusetts presenters.

Four conversations worth joining.

This year, the MA Center is bringing together professionals from across Massachusetts. They have experience, ideas, research, and lessons to share, but don’t come to just listen! Bring your questions, share what’s happening in your work, and join the conversation!

The series is designed with Massachusetts professionals in mind, but colleagues from across the country are always welcome.

Building Post-High School Services for Students with Disabilities

November 18, 2026 | 3:00–3:45pm ET

Presenter: Maria Paiewonsky, EdD

What do strong post-high school services look like in practice? Explore ways to build services around students’ goals, create meaningful real-world learning opportunities, and strengthen collaboration across schools, agencies, and communities.

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Executive Function Strategies to Help Students with Intellectual Disabilities Flourish in College

January 13, 2027 | 3:00–3:45pm ET

Presenter: Cassandra "Cass" Estey

How can we help students manage assignments, schedules, competing priorities, and other college demands? Explore practical executive function strategies that support organization, planning, and self-management while helping students build greater independence and self-advocacy.

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Partnering with Disability Services for Student Success

March 17, 2027 | 3:00–3:45pm ET

Presenters:

Ashley Collins (Top)

Hannah Huynh (Bottom)



What makes a strong partnership between a college initiative and Disability Services? Hear perspectives from both sides and explore practical ways to improve access to accommodations, campus coordination, and student self-advocacy.

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Living on Campus: Does It Make a Difference After College?

May 12, 2027 | 3:00–3:45pm ET

Presenter: Irina Cain

Does living on campus make a difference after students leave college? Hear what former students, families, and university staff say about residential life, independence, community participation, and life after college.

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The Peer Learning Exchange connects Massachusetts professionals through affinity groups focused on shared areas of practice. Participants learn from one another, exchange ideas, share effective practices, address challenges, and collaborate on the development of new resources.

Visit us online at MassInclusiveEducation.org