University of Massachusetts Lowell, October 6th, 2026. The University of Massachusetts’ Lowell School of Education Fall Symposium is Special Education in Massachusetts: Past, Present, and Future.
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Deputy Commissioner Curtin, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
Panel Discussions:
- Dr. Frank Vicente: Deputy Chief of Instructional Services & Professional Learning, Boston Public Schools.
Athanasia “Soula” Bousios: Special Education Director, Lowell Public Schools - Francine Rosenberg: Executive Director, Northshore Education Consortium.
Ellen Chambers: Advocate, Founder of SpedWatchMA. - Dr. Roxanne Pitta: BCBA, Special Educator, Adjunct Professor at Bridgewater State University, Consultant for Integrated Center for Child Development, parent.
- Dr. David Scanlon: Associate Professor of Special Education and Program Director, Moderate Special Needs at Boston College, Administrator for SpedEx Consultation IEP Dispute Resolution Project
