These four documents were created by staff at Think College to clearly explain the purpose of the different federally funded projects focused on college options for students with intellectual disability-- the National Coordinating Center, the Inclusive Higher Education Network, the TPSID Model Demonstration projects-- as well as the comprehensive federal initiative Model Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities into Higher Education.
Think College
This set of resources from Think College is all you need educate and inform people about the transition to postsecondary education for students with intellectual disability. This list of Think College resources is perfect to share at transition or college fair, an IEP meeting, a school board meeting, or a local education conference. Included in this pack are the following:
Use these resources for doing state-level advocacy and education about higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disability. Each resource is intended for a specific purpose and they can be used together or individually. Print these documents and use them to advocate with state policymakers. Some have blank spaces that you can customize with information about yourself or your state.
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Inclusive Higher Education Network
In partnership with AUCD, Think College tracks all state legislation introduced that is related to inclusive postsecondary education. Basic information about that legislation, including bills from 2015 - 2024, is included in this table. It includes the bills that had funding attached, those that were passed but did not involve funding, and those that did not pass. The table was updated in August 2024, at the conclusion of most legislative sessions.
These resources highlight four types of funding provided through state legislation:
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National Coordinating Center
This flyer explains the features of the What's Happening In Your State page on the Think College webpage. Additionally, it explains the purpose and value of state and regional alliances.
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Inclusive Higher Education Network
Esta hoja de datos ofrece una visión general de la misión y las metas de los proyectos de Think College (Centro Nacional de Coordinación, Red de Educación Superior Inclusiva, Future Quest Island: Exploraciones, y Liderazgo en la Transición) en el Instituto para la Inclusión de la Comunidad de la UMass Boston. En conjunto, estos proyectos se esfuerzan por mejorar los resultados de la enseñanza postsecundaria de los estudiantes con discapacidad de desarrollo e intelectual.
This Fact Sheet provides an overview of the mission and goals of Think College projects (National Coordinating Center, Inclusive Higher Education Network, Future Quest Island: Explorations, and Transition Leadership) at the Institute for Community Inclusion at UMass Boston.