In this Insight Brief, the authors present a five component model of student-directed learning for use by college programs to teach and track student specific college and career academic, social,...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
In this Think College Stories publication, Ira Shepherd shares his experiences at University of Delaware, including being a DJ on the college radio station and meeting the Governor of Delaware!...Read more
In this Think College Story, a student at Western Carolina University shares his experiences being fully included in academics, employment, and campus life, including living in the dorms and...Read more
Think College Insight Brief #26 provides a framework for inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities (ID) in higher education. It was developed by members of the Think College Special...Read more
As colleges and universities open their doors to students with intellectual disabilities (ID), it is essential that students are afforded opportunities and the support necessary to authentically...Read more
This Think College Story from September 2017 features two college students making history. Holly Sheetz and Joe McNeil were the first students with intellectual disability (ID) to participate in...Read more
The Foundational Skills for the College and Career Learning Plan (CCLP) can be used to structure college experiences, including course work, employment, internships, on campus activities,...Read more
Arthur Moreira shares about his experience as a Think College Policy Advocate in 2022. Arthur, a student at College of Alameda, had the opportunity to learn about advocacy and disability policy...Read more
This brief informs readers about models of postsecondary programs for students with ID, describing them in terms of level of inclusion: substantially separate, mixed/hybrid and inclusive. It also...Read more