Testimonials

  • ASE’s special education conferences have created a valued professional support structure for me over the last several years... this is the only state conference designed for administrators to connect and learn about the ever-evolving landscape of special education. These meetings foster an environment of collaboration and professional growth, fueled by high-caliber speakers with insightful presentations sharing trends that significantly impact our districts. Beyond the formal learning, this conference facilitates meaningful connections and networking opportunities for all members in our field.

    Stephanie M. Juriansz
    Sudbury Public Schools
    Director of Student Services

  • Belonging to the Massachusetts Administrators for Special Education (ASE) has been invaluable. The role of a special education director is both demanding and isolating at times, and ASE offers a much-needed network of colleagues who truly understand the challenges we face. The opportunities to connect, share resources and support one another have made a real difference in sustaining my effectiveness and well-being in this work.

    Lyn A. Snow Ed.D, BCBA/LABA
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    Director of Student Services & Equity Coordinator
    Littleton Public Schools

  • The Massachusetts Administrators for Special Education (ASE) is the lead statewide association in Massachusetts dedicated to Advising and Advocating on all matters regarding special education with our state and federal leaders on behalf of special education administrators. M.A.S.S. is proud to have a long history of collaborating with ASE on special education laws and regulations. M.A.S.S. looks forward to continued collaboration with ASE as Massachusetts’s school districts and LEA special education departments support students with disabilities, their families and staff.

    Mary Bourque
    Executive Director
    The Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (M.A.S.S.)

  • ASE has provided me valuable support and resources since I joined over twenty years ago when I was a new administrator of student services, responsible for students with special needs in a local school district. Over these many years I was also a member of the ASE statewide Executive Board. ASE excels at advocating for special education administrators in support of students with special needs at the statewide and federal level, working to ensure that students’ needs are met. ASE conferences provide cutting-edge information for administrators and practitioners, presented by education and special education leaders. Content includes information related to leadership, disabilities, the intersection of special and regular education, and federal and state regulations and laws. Membership in ASE provides opportunities for networking with colleagues across the state.

    Judy Levin-Charns, Ed.D., CCC-SLP
    Program Director Special Education Administrator Program
    Bay Path University
    Former Assistant Superintendent for Student Services – Newton Public Schools

  • ...One of the best parts of attending conferences is meeting up with colleagues and alums of our programs who are changing the field of education by continually advocating for children and families. ASE is a superior professional organization that provides wonderful resources to special education administrators and educators. I was energized by the speakers and came away with many ideas and resources that I could take back to my team...

    Dr. Ellen Rustico
    Assistant Dean of Education and Licensure Programs
    School of Education, Psychology and Humanities
    Bay Path University
    East Longmeadow, MA

  • ...ASE is the only association in Massachusetts dedicated to advocating for special education leadership whether it be for funding, professional development, state and or federal legislation or relative to the changing nature of requests from DESE regarding district level activities. I will continue my Membership in ASE to maintain access to all these valuable advocacy resources that support my daily work as Director of Student Services...

    Richard Whitehead
    Director Student Services, Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School
    Past President and Long-Standing Member ASE Member

  • ...As President Elect and long-time supporter of ASE, I want to advocate strongly that all special education directors, in the state, encourage their team members to join ASE. When I became team chairperson, my director took me to all of the ASE Statewide Conferences. It was essential to participate together then in professional development from our state leaders and beyond. When I became a special education director, I invited my team chairs, psychologists and BCBAs to attend ASE with me! They were so thankful I did. It is even more essential NOW (with the ever expanding needs for district level accountability in meeting the increasing needs of students with disabilities) for district special education administrators and their teams to join ASE 2024-2025!

    Kristin Campione, Ed.D.
    Director of Student Services
    Ayer-Shirley Regional School District
    President, ASE