This Google spreadsheet shares details of all the summer programs that college programs in the Think College Search directory have submitted, last updated March 2026. Included in the spreadsheet are descriptions of the program, websites when available, and contact information.
"Thinking College: A Conversation Between Ewidji and Lounes" is a short video that introduces students to the early steps of exploring college options.
In the video, two students share how they began looking for college programs and what helped them make decisions along the way. Viewers are introduced to College Search, a tool on the Think College website that serves as a national directory of college programs for students with intellectual disability.
This Insight Brief is based on a research study by the authors that explored the admissions process and eligibility criteria for programs that support students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The researchers used a national online survey and virtual interviews with postsecondary education program staff to learn about the skills, behaviors, and qualities most commonly valued during the admissions process. They also explored the steps and timeline of the admissions process.
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:
This handy "hyperdoc" lists the most up-to-date and critical resources from Think College on the transition to college for students with intellectual disability. It includes the title, a brief description, and a link to each document in three different topic areas: preparing for college, selecting a college, and paying for college.
A flyer with a QR code to the resource online is also included, and can be downloaded and printed to share with others.
This resource includes over 100 ideas for IEP goals to help prepare students for college. The ideas fall into four categories: education, career and employment, community engagement and services, and independence. Educators and families are encouraged to use this resource once students have identified personal strengths and interests, goals, and areas for improvement.
IEP Goal Ideas to Support College Readiness was inspired by work done by Karla Wade; we are grateful for her support of this new publication.
This document identifies many college expectations for entering college freshmen and what middle and secondary school students with intellectual disability, their teachers, and parents can do to prepare for those expectations. There are three categories of expectations: personal independence, academic engagement, and civic and social engagement.
In this short video, students talk about being enrolled in a college program and how different college life is from high school. Produced by Colorado Inclusive Higher Education.
Planning for college is happening for high school juniors and seniors right now! If you think you might want to go to college after high school, check out this blog post for things you can do to get started on YOUR college planning.
This webinar, hosted by KU Transition to Postsecondary Education (KU TPE), features a presentation by Meg Grigal and Clare Papay about how educators and families can better support students with ID/D to begin their college journey ready for success. Learn how to support high school students with ID/D cultivate foundational skills; access academic supports; and develop 21st century skills using technology for communication, navigation, and social connections.
