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Tips to Prepare Students with Intellectual Disabilities for College Expectations
There are certain skills that students can learn and practice in high school so they are better prepared for the demands of college.
December 8, 2021
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Brendon's College Experience Prepares Him to Be a Zookeeper
This Think College Transition Student Profile features Brendon, a dual enrollment student at Bridgewater State University.
September 22, 2020
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VR’s Role in the Seamless Transition from Higher Education to Employment
One of the strongest predictors of post-school employment for students with intellectual disability and/or autism (ID/A) is obtaining work experiences while in high school. There is growing evidence of a similar effect among college students.
September 24, 2019
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Summarizing Pre-Employment Transition Services and the Potential Role of Higher Education
In 2014, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) mandated significant changes to the workforce development and vocational rehabilitation (VR) systems.
September 24, 2019
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Meeting the New Requirements of WIOA through Partnerships with Institutions of Higher Education Enrolling Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Significant changes were made to the state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agency services program with passage of the 2014 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
September 24, 2019
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College Experiences Foster Student Self Determination and Vocational Rehabilitation Support
Successful completion of college requires more than attending to coursework, it also requires the development of foundational skills and personal competencies such as working with others in a collaborative manner, effective communication, problem solving, and self-direction skills.
September 24, 2019
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The Importance of Formal and Informal Communication Strategies in Maintaining Effective Partnerships Between Vocational Rehabilitation and Inclusive Higher Education Programs
Over the past decade, the field of inclusive higher education has expanded considerably, offering a growing number of options for students with intellectual disabilities and/or autism (ID/A) to access college experiences that include career development and employment.
September 24, 2019
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Think College Transition: Final Evaluation Report
This study was an evaluation of the i3 Development grant, Think College Transition (TCT), an inclusive dual enrollment transition model to improve achievement and post-school outcomes for students with intellectual disabilities or autism (ID/A).
May 1, 2019
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Think College Transition: Developing Effective College-Based Transition Services webinar
In this webinar, staff from the Think College Transition project share information and new resources that resulted from a 4-year collaborative project with three inclusive dual enrollment partnerships.
April 8, 2019
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Customized Employment - Employer Negotiation
This Grab and Go Practice #13 is part of a series helping students, parents, teachers, and job developers create customized employment opportunities for students with disabilities. This issue focuses on how a job developer or teacher can negotiate a customized job proposal with an employer.
January 23, 2019