Boise State faculty, staff and students present at Idaho special education conference

Faculty and students from Boise State's Providing Exceptional Education and Raising Standards, or PEERS, program shared their expertise at the ECLIPSE CONNECT May 2026 conference at the University of Idaho. The conference focused on how to advance inclusive postsecondary education, employment, accessibility and student leadership for college students with intellectual disabilities.

Boise State contributors highlighted innovative approaches supporting diverse learners. Julia Gorman, associate director of the Educational Access Center and a doctoral candidate in curriculum and instruction, led a workshop demonstrating how students understand and navigate differing classroom expectations and participation. Kathryn De Leon, employment specialist for the PEERS program and doctoral candidate in curriculum and instruction, facilitated sessions connecting students' career and independence goals with actionable steps and supportive relationships.

Jeremy Ford, professor in teaching, learning and community engagement, Katie Conley, assistant professor in teaching, learning, and community engagement and Audrey Witt, a recent PEERS graduate presented the keynote address, "Tools for mixed-ability: teaching collaboration for competitive integrated employment." The address highlighted the Collaboration Futures project and CollaborAble, which helps students build stronger communication, collaboration, and shared problem solving skills.

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