Massachusetts Inclusive Postsecondary Education Initiative’s Emerging Trends 2026

May 11, 2026 @ 8:00am - 5:00pm
Free, Trainings/Information Sessions, Transition

About

A Conference on High-Impact College-Based Transition Services and Inclusive Postsecondary Education: Emerging Trends 2026

Hosted by The Department of Higher Education (MAIPSE) in collaboration with the Institute for Community Inclusion, MA Center for Inclusive Higher Education & Transition.

This conference is ideal for educators, families, administrators, state agency representatives, and anyone involved in promoting inclusive postsecondary education and college-based transition services.

What to Expect:

  • Gain practical strategies from national and local leaders in transition and inclusive postsecondary education.
  • Participate in sessions highlighting credentialing, student experiences, residential life, employment, and executive function support, among other important topics.
  • Connect and collaborate with Massachusetts colleges, schools, adult agency partners, parents, and additional key partners.
  • Engage in the Northeast Postsecondary Education Alliance (NEPSEA) Capacity Building Institute to strengthen collaboration statewide.

UMass Boston is easily accessible by public transportation located a mile from JFK/UMass Station. The university offers a free shuttle service between the campus and the MBTA JFK/UMass Station. For more information about getting here by public transportation. For those who drive, we have several parking options on and a short shuttle ride from campus.

Looking for a place to stay? The DoubleTree by Hilton Boston Bayside is a short shuttle ride from campus.

Contact Ashley Collins (Institute for Community Inclusion) at ashley.luce@umb.edu with questions.

Event Details

In-Person

Wheelchair Accessible

May 11, 2026 @ 8:00am - 5:00pm
UMass Boston
100 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125
Free

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