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Alan B. Cobo-Lewis is the Director of the Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies (CCIDS) and an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Maine. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin and a B.A. from the University of Miami. His research focuses on disability policy, early childhood education quality systems, and developmental disabilities advocacy.
- Education: Postdoc at University of Miami's Mailman Center; Ph.D. & M.S. in Psychology from University of Wisconsin; B.A. in Psychology from University of Miami
His work bridges academic research with public service, emphasizing policy development for vulnerable populations. Key research interests include child care quality rating systems (QRIS), developmental disabilities advocacy, and policy analysis related to early childhood education. He has contributed to Maine's Quality for ME initiative and published extensively on QRIS validation and language development in bilingual children.
Recent articles highlight his focus on program retention for children with disabilities, digital tools for developmental screening, and policy implications of early education continuity. His advocacy work includes state-level testimony on special education and restraint policies.
- Awards: Helen M. Bailey Advocacy Award (2010), Maine Down Syndrome Network Buddy Award (2010), UMaine Presidential Public Service Award (2008)
Professionally, he serves on Maine's Developmental Disabilities Council, chairs public policy committees, and advises state-level task forces on education and healthcare. His leadership extends to organizing conferences on QRIS systems and collaborating with national networks like the Educare Learning Network.
