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Think College and the Transition Leadership Program at the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts Boston are excited to announce a new special topics course for transition specialists, college program coordinators, secondary education teachers, secondary special educ
November 5, 2019
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Dr. Kelly Kelley serves as a consultant to Think College and can provide technical assistance on issues related to campus housing. Kelly is available to provide technical assistance to other programs, families, students, and college personnel on campus membership and housing.
October 18, 2019
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Merriam-Webster says an affinity group is “a group of people having a common interest or goal or acting together for a specific purpose.” That was our goal when we formed these groups within the Think College community. We started with just 3 groups in 2017—Research, Public Policy, and Vocational Rehabilitation.
September 27, 2019
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This webinar shares details on specific strategies used by one university that offers training and support to course instructors to facilitate inclusive and challenging college experiences, collaboration with the disability services office to identify accommodations, and providing individualized coursework adaptations as needed.
September 20, 2019
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On September 17, 2019, the US Department of Education issued new guidance clarifying that IDEA and vocational rehabilitation funds can be used to support dual enrollment, comprehensive transition, and other postsecondary education programs for students and youth with disabilities.
September 20, 2019
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This presentation highlights findings from a qualitative study of faculty perspectives on inclusive courses in higher education on topics such as recruitment, orientation, faculty support, and student assignments & assessments.
September 20, 2019
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This video, produced for the 2019 Annual CEC Meeting, highlights the growth in postsecondary options for students with intellectual disability (ID) over the last 15 years. The overall message of this video is to educate all viewers that college is possible for students with ID, and the importance of setting big goals.
September 20, 2019
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The Accreditation Workgroup held an all-day meeting in Washington DC on September 11 focused on finalizing model accreditation standards for postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disability (ID). Congress required the National Coordinating Center to create this Workgroup of experts when the Higher Education Act was reauthorized in 2008.
September 17, 2019
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Stephanie Smith Lee has served as the Chair of the Think College National Coordinating Center's Accreditation Workgroup since its inception in 2011. She is uniquely qualified for the position as a result of both her professional and personal experience.
September 13, 2019
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Model accreditation standards for higher education programs for students with intellectual disability were developed by a workgroup convened in early 2011 by the National Coordinating Center.
September 13, 2019