Description: Join us to explore the UMA-Landmark College partnership, an initiative designed to enhance the college experience for neurodivergent students. This session will cover:

1. Origins and Principles: Learn about the history and shared goals of the partnership between UMA and Landmark College. Unpack foundational principles that guide UMA’s and Landmark College's commitment to neurodiversity.

2. Pedagogical Innovations: Explore inclusive pedagogical strategies developed to manage cognitive load and differentiate assessment, enhancing inclusivity and support for neurodivergent learners in higher education.

1. Next Steps: Join in the discussion of next steps in this initiative.

Panel: 

Kristin McLaren, Ph.D., Director of Academic Success, UMA

Jen Davis, MA, LCPC, LADC, Dean of Students, Adjunct Faculty, Social Science, UMA

Jessica Ludders, MA, MEd, Learning Experience Designer, Adjunct English Faculty, UMA, Adjunct Faculty at the University of Maine
MEd Instructional Technology 

Michelle Deal, Ph.D., Director, Learning Technologies Research & Development, School of Neurodiversity Research & Innovation, Landmark College