Upcoming Training and Technical Assistance
(follow this link for past presentations and related materials)
Think College provides a variety of training and technical assistance activities, for those interested in learning more about how to provide quality inclusive postsecondary options for individuals with intellectual or other developmental disabilities.
Targeted Training or Technical Assistance
People interested in receiving training/technical assistance from Think College staff to develop or enhance a postsecondary initiative for individuals with intellectual or other developmental disabilities are encouraged to complete and submit the Request for Technical Assistance form: submit form online, or download and mail. Although resources are limited, we will do our best to provide you with the assistance you request, either face to face or via distance.
Scheduled Training Events
Audio/Web Conferences
Think College!, in collaboration with TASH, is providing an exciting five-part webinar exploring challenging issues in postsecondary education for people with intellectual disabilities. Each webinar will examine the latest breakthroughs and best practices in postsecondary education, including practical research-based strategies to enhance educational opportunities.
When: September 15, 22, 29 and October 6 and 13, 2010 - 3-4:30 p.m. EST
9/15/10: Postsecondary Education for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Overview
Presenters: Debra Hart and Cate Weir, Institute for Community Inclusion and Claire Bible, student at Edgewood College, Madison, WI
9/22/10: Funding Postsecondary Education Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Presenters: Judy Shanley, US Dept. of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
Paula Sotnik, National Service Inclusion Project, Univ. of Mass. Boston
Carole Gothelf, AHRC, New York , NY
9/29/10: Transition to College for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Presenter: Meg Grigal, TransCen, Inc.
10/6/10: Creating Inclusive College Options: Strategies and Promising Practices
Presenters: Molly Boyle, Institute for Community Inclusion
Jill Sloan, Kennesay State University, GA.
Paulette Apostilides, Parent, Pittsburgh, PA
Katie Apostilides, Pittsburgh, PA
10/13/10: Strategies to Support Employment in PSE Programs
Presenters: Amy Dwyre, TransCen, Inc.
Student Presenters TBA
Click here to download the webinar brochure and registration form, or contact Mary Staley at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 202-540-9014. Register on-line HERE
Think College presents: Through the Same Door: Inclusion Includes College -- A Webinar
Monday, June 21, 2010
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Click HERE to view the archive of this event.
Capacity Building Institutes
For people interested in providing high quality postsecondary educational opportunities for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Scheduled events:
Think College staff will be presenting at the following national conferences and meetings:
December 8 - December 11, 2010: TASH 2010, Denver, Colorado
