Think College Insight Brief #19 describes Winthrop University's dual enrollment program, includes how it began, critical features and benefits of the dual enrollment approach....Read more
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Insight Brief #12 discusses the history of the development of postsecondary options for students with ID, as well as future implications....Read more
Observations, individual interviews, focus groups, and document reviews were used to address the following: (a) What criteria (i.e., rationale for development, allocation of resources, staffing...Read more
Teachers in 11 public school systems serving students with significant disabilities ages 18-21 in 13 postsecondary settings were surveyed to collect information on students' access to college...Read more
This Think College Transition Student Profile features Pete, a student at Bristol Community College, and how the decision not to attend the traditional transition program offered through his high...Read more
Colleges and universities use multiple means to meet their inclusive program costs, including state and federal funds, foundation monies, Medicaid waivers, vocational rehabilitation (VR) funds,...Read more
More research on postsecondary education programs for individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) is needed. Current research has shown that students with developmental disabilities need...Read more
There is growing evidence postsecondary education (PSE) is an effective pathway to employment for individuals with intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder (ID/A). Partnerships...Read more
Think College Insight Brief #18 describes a project that sought to find effective and low-cost ways to improve secondary and postsecondary professionals’ job development skills....Read more
Traditionally, youth with intellectual and developmental disabiliites (IDD) have not been given the option of participating in and thus benefiting from a postsecondary education. There are school...Read more