This example of program-level Student Learning Outcomes and evaluation/assessment plan for the certificate program is provided by the University of Alabama, CrossingPoints Certificate of Occupational Studies program.
Introduced in 2023, but not passed, HB 5146 would have established the Building Better Futures Program, that supports funding for Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board would have administered the Program and adopted rules and policies, potentially creating application process for eligible institutions to apply for funding. Eligibility criteria for both colleges and students to participate would be established.
While supporting students in getting a job is important, support doesn’t stop once the student gets a job. Once students are hired, it is necessary to provide on-the-job support through job coaches or staff that provide on the job support. In addition to supporting students, a key component of job coaching is supporting employers. This resource explains the various roles of job coaches and tips on how to build collaborative partnerships with employers.
Introduced in the 2023 session, but not passed, this bill would provide individuals with intellectual disabilities attending a comprehensive transition program to receive waiver of tuition if the student is a veteran or other military personnel. The bill amends Section 54.001 Education to include the federal definition of a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program. It amends Sec 54.341 to include students who are admitted to attend or attend a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities in Texas’ existing veterans tuition waiver.
This legislation, introduced in 2023 but not passed, requires Higher Education Coordinating Commission to work with Portland State University and community colleges to establish post-secondary program for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This practical publication explains the benefits of forming an inclusive postsecondary education state alliance and provides lessons learned and tips for starting or expanding state alliances. Included are ten tips to get started, different possible models to consider, lessons learned, and related resources.
This bill, introduced in 2023 but not passed, would have established the Higher Education Opportunities for Students with Disabilities act. The bill, introduced in both the House and Senate in spring 2023, would provide inclusive educational opportunities for a student with disability in order to improve academic achievement, employment, independent living skills, and independent learning. The bill outlines the programs guidelines and requirements for universities and college to follow, and identifies student qualifications for attendance.
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 document was created as an introduction to accreditation standards. It is intended for readers to gain a general sense of the kinds of issues that are addressed in the standards and begin to understand the overall concepts that are addressed. While it in no way captures all the nuance and detail that is required to fully understand each standard, it can serve as a general introduction for those first exploring accreditation standards for college programs for students with intellectual disability.
Paid employment is important in college. Janai, an alumni of the ACE-IT in College program at Virginia Commonwealth University, and her employment partners share about the impact of partnership on employment outcomes. Janai had partnerships that supported her and provided opportunities for growth and development. Learn how quality partnerships were foundational to Janai achieving her goals and dream of teaching.
