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Fall 2026

Mark your calendars! The NEFDC Fall 2026 Annual Conference will bring together educators, faculty developers, and higher education leaders from across the region for a day of connection, learning, and inspiration.

Friday, October 16, 2026

Title: Neurodiversity: Broadening Our Lens.

Location: The College of the Holy Cross, Hogan Campus Center, 1 College Street, Worcester, MA 01610

Rebecca Whittaker Matte, M.S., A.C.C. Professor of Education

We are excited to announce this year’s keynote speaker, Rebecca Whittaker Matte, Professor of Education at Landmark College. Rebecca will lead us in an engaging keynote focused on Neurodiversity: Broadening Our Lens. Rebecca’s keynote explores the concept of neurodiversity and its implications for higher education. It examines common neurotypes, the history and evolving understanding of neurodivergence, and the shift from medical to social models of disability. In addition to the keynote, the conference will feature a range of interactive sessions and opportunities to share ideas and practices with colleagues across New England.

Call for Proposals Coming Soon!

We will begin accepting workshop proposals in late summer—start thinking now about how you might share your expertise, innovations, and experiences with the NEFDC community.
More details, including registration information, will be available soon. We hope you’ll join us for this exciting day of learning and collaboration!