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The curriculum consists of 6 units with 2-3 lessons that can be implemented completely online as self -paced activities. Lesson content focuses on exploring student’s perceptions of themselves in various roles: Person, Learner, Worker, and Friend.
September 13, 2021
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The Possible Selves framework addresses individuals’ perceived future self-concept and guides students in thinking about the future with an emphasis on nurturing academic and personal motivation.
September 13, 2021
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All applicants are required to set up an interview with the Program Director or the Program Coordinator. These interviews are conducted via Zoom and take about 45 minutes to complete. Interviews cover the following topics:
September 13, 2021
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Individuals who are interested in the University of Massachusetts Boston Transition Leadership program can open an online application through the UMass Boston Online course catalog page. Applications are accepted all year, and individuals can return to upload additional documentation here as well. The deadline for receipt of applications is June 1 each year.
September 13, 2021
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For the past few years, we have included student interviews in the National Coordinating Center monthly newsletter. These interviews spotlight students with intellectual disabilities currently enrolled in college or who recently graduated.
August 5, 2021
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Don't miss this very special meeting on Thursday, September 23, featuring special guest, Judy Heumann. Judy is an internationally recognized leader in the disability community and a lifelong civil rights advocate for people with disabilities. Majolyn, a student from Hostos Community College, suggested that we invite Judy to a meeting and she accepted!
August 4, 2021
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Student Spotlight: Get to Know What Students Think about Their Life in College
August 3, 2021
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The National Coordinating Center’s Evaluation Team is thrilled to share the Annual Report of the Cohort 2 TPSID Model Demonstration Projects (year 5, 2019-2020). This report summarizes data from the final year of the Cohort 2 model demonstration projects, including data on both programs and students.
June 7, 2021
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The Think College National Coordinating Center has completed the Report on Model Accreditation Standards for Higher Education Programs for Students with Intellectual Disability: Progress on the Path to Education, Employment, and Community Living, and submitted it to the US Department of Education and relevant Congressional committees.
May 24, 2021
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One of the most important outcomes of college is work: competitive, paid work. In response to a national survey done by the National Coordinating Center, six colleges responded to questions about how they create authentic work opportunities on campus and in the community for their students.
May 12, 2021