PACER Center

Transition > Preparing for College
Webinar
THINK IT, DREAM IT, DO IT: Post-high School Options for Students with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

In session two of this workshop series hosted by The PACER Center, a panel of experts discuss and share national higher education resources, as well as opportunities that are expanding in Minnesota. Presenters included Dan Habib from Think College, Mary Hauff with the Minnesota Inclusive Higher Education Consortium (MIHEC), Dawn Allen, Director of Bethel Build, and a Bethel Build graduate.

Project
Inclusive Higher Education Network
Think College Publication
Program Operations > Family Engagement
Document
Communicating with your Student’s College Under Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Think College Insight Brief #31 explains the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and describes how it affects family communication related to college students.  It shares how "parent" is defined in the Act, as well as educational record and other key terms.  It also offers advice to families and students as they negotiate this change in status from a high school students to a college student and the new role that family plays.

Project
National Coordinating Center
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