Kicking Off the TPSID Intro Meetings
Chelsea Stinnett, our Technical Assistance Manager, shares why kicking off TPSID intro meetings is about more than logistics—it’s about building real relationships and dreaming big together.
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Our Expanded Approach to Technical Assistance: What It Means for You
To ensure we meet these needs of our community consistently, we’ve refined how we define and track the types of technical assistance (TA) we provide. Here’s a look at what each level means for you.
What is Technical Assistance Anyway?
I can’t tell you how many people have come up to me in the past year saying, “What exactly is technical assistance?” Initially, I thought, “Well, we’re home to two federally funded technical assistance centers.
Building from a Strong Foundation: The Evolution of Technical Assistance at Think College
This collaborative reflection on the evolution of technical assistance at Think College sheds light on how the field of postsecondary education for students with intellectual disability has grown, and how we've grown with it.
TA the Think College Way: Positive, responsive, and helpful
For the past two (plus!) years, Dr. Kathy Becht was the person responding to and coordinating requests for technical assistance. With her retirement, another one of our talented staff, Dr. Chelsea Stinnett, will step into that role.
Farewell to our TA Coordinator Extraordinaire
On August 4, 2023, Kathleen Becht, who has served admirably as the technical assistance coordinator for the National Coordinating Center since February 2021, will move onto her next adventure.
2022 TPSID Project Director Meeting was a Success!
[Project: National Coordinating Center] The annual TPSID Project Director meeting was held in Cleveland, Ohio on July 18 and 19 where the 2020-2025 cohort was finally able to gather in person. It was a productive and enjoyable meeting for all!
New Federal Grant Will Allow for Expanded Work on Inclusive Postsecondary Education
Think College and partners have been awarded a $5.9 million three-year award from the US Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education to expand our work of translating and disseminatin
We’re Here for Your Back-to-School Needs
A new school year is underway, and students are excited to begin classes and get back into their social circles and campus activities. College staff and parents often have questions on how to ensure the best outcomes for students, and we've got answers!
What’s Data Got to Do with It?
Data allow us to see where we have been, an important role for these facts and figures. But perhaps more critically, data should help us to know where we are going. Cate Weir reflects on the first year with a new cohort of TPSIDs.