Guides for Program Development
Think College recently published two resources that will be very useful to anyone planning to start a college or university program for students with intellectual disability.
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7 Steps to Start Advocating
[Project: National Coordinating Center] Student advocacy is very important. It can be hard to get started. Luckily, a group of students met 4 times a year to talk and learn about advocacy. Join the next meeting!
Western Carolina University UP Program First Postsecondary Program for Students with ID to be Accredited by New Agency
[Project: Think College National Coordinating Center] Western Carolina University (WCU) University Participant (UP) Program has been fully accredited for a period of seven years.
Check it out!: The 2021-2022 TPSID Annual Report!
[Project: Think College National Coordinating Center] The Annual TPSID report provides a comprehensive overview of student and program data from the 35 programs around the country.
Accrediting Agency Established
A non-profit agency to serve as the accrediting entity for postsecondary education programs for students with intellectual disability has been established, the Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council.
New Resources in Spanish / Nuevos Recursos en Español
We are so excited to now offer more resources for families who speak, read, and/or write in Spanish. / Ahora ofrecemos más recursos para las familias que hablan, leen o escriben en español
New Year, New Think College Publications!
Think College staff and some of our wonderful partners have developed new resources on topics like starting a new college program for students with ID, instructional frameworks, apprenticeships, and first-hand student experiences.
Update from the Accreditation Workgroup: December 2022
[Project: National Coordinating Center] The National Coordinating Centers' Accreditation Workgroup continues to work towards the creation of a program accreditation process and the establishment of an accrediting agency. Read this update to learn what they are up to and what is planned for 2023.
There's so much going on at the State of the Art Conference
We are excited to gather in person for this energizing annual event that brings together all kinds of people from around the country to share information on inclusive higher education.
Upcoming Webinar: College & Career Learning
[Project: National Coordinating Center] Join us November 10 for a webinar about supporting students to set and work toward meaningful college and career goals.