Peer Learning Exchange
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.
Affinity Groups and Schedule
New Program Coordinators*
First Monday of each month, except January 2027Connect with other Massachusetts professionals to share ideas, discuss challenges, and learn from one another. Build your knowledge, confidence, and connections in a supportive community of peers.
Dates: Oct. 5, 2026 | Nov. 2, 2026 | Dec. 7, 2026 | Feb. 1, 2027 | Mar. 1, 2027 | Apr. 5, 2027 | May 3, 2027 | Jun. 7, 2027
College-Based Transition Services (CBTS)
First Tuesday of each quarterConnect with Massachusetts professionals who support students with disabilities as they build skills, explore careers, and participate in college experiences. Members share ideas, discuss challenges, exchange effective practices, and learn from one another.
Dates: Oct. 6, 2026 | Dec. 1, 2026 | Feb. 2, 2027 | Apr. 6, 2027
IPSE Advancement
Second Tuesday of each quarterConnect with Massachusetts professionals working to advance IPSE through stronger local partnerships, expanded credentials and CTP approvals, accreditation preparation, shared problem-solving, and promising practices.
Dates: Oct. 13, 2026 | Dec. 8, 2026 | Feb. 9, 2027 | Apr. 13, 2027
Employment
Third Tuesday of each quarterConnect with Massachusetts professionals to share job development strategies, exchange effective practices, and strengthen employment outcomes for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Dates: Oct. 20, 2026 | Dec. 15, 2026 | Feb. 16, 2027 | Apr. 20, 2027
Data & Evaluation*
Second Thursday of each quarterConnects Massachusetts professionals to strengthen data collection and evaluation practices, share effective strategies, address challenges, and use data to improve IPSE quality and demonstrate outcomes.
Dates: Oct. 8, 2026 | Dec. 10, 2026 | Feb. 11, 2027 | Apr. 8, 2027
* Massachusetts professionals only