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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Research with middle school students has indicated that they are ready to talk about college and careers. However, these students need and desire direct instruction to understand how to prepare...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
This college planning timeline was created by the Think College Transition team to help teachers, families, and students prepare for college. It includes tasks that should be considered throughout...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
Think College Insight Brief #8 focuses on healthcare transitions and provides strategies that can be used in college and afterward to help young people stay healthy and ready for the future....Read more