MAAPS/ASE Virtual Conference 2023

Statewide Special Education Conference

The State of the State: Presentations, by State Leaders and Experts on

Timely and Important Special Education Leadership and Student Needs

9am-3:30 pm

ASL Interpretation has been requested for this event, but is not yet confirmed. Please contact akane@maaps.org with accessibility questions.

• Paige Tobin, Esq. Murphy, Lamere and Murphy: Special Education Legal Expert
• Safe and Supportive Schools: Multi-tiered Wellness and Safety Promotion, Prevention, and Intervention Efforts

• Maria Mossaides, Director, The Office of the Child Advocate
• Dr. Russell Johnston, Ph.D., Deputy Commissioner and State Director of Special Education
• Colin Jones, Senior Policy Analyst, Mass Budget and Policy Center, focusing on early and K-12 education policy and finance.
• Reece Erlichman, Director, Bureau of Special Education Appeals and Myrto Flessas, Coordinator of Mediation and Facilitation, Bureau of Special Education Appeals