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!
In the midst of a wrapping up one grant, working through Year 1 of our current grant, applying for still another grant (and some of us taking some time off), TWO new staff joined Think College this
Think College interviewed Ezra Czechowski for our September 2021 monthly newsletter when he was a second-year student at Washington State University.
The NCC Accreditation Workgroup is comprised of individuals who bring expertise in college programs for students with intellectual disability, higher education accreditation, employment of individuals with disabilities, disability policy and higher education administration. The Workgroup will meet to refine and implement a program accreditation process so that the program accreditation standards finalized in 2020 may be used to accredit college programs. Note that these meetings are for accreditation workgroup members only, not open to the public.
The NCC Accreditation Workgroup is comprised of individuals who bring expertise in college programs for students with intellectual disability, higher education accreditation, employment of individuals with disabilities, disability policy and higher education administration. The Workgroup will meet to refine and implement a program accreditation process so that the program accreditation standards finalized in 2020 may be used to accredit college programs. Note that these meetings are for accreditation workgroup members only, not open to the public.
The NCC Accreditation Workgroup is comprised of individuals who bring expertise in college programs for students with intellectual disability, higher education accreditation, employment of individuals with disabilities, disability policy and higher education administration. The Workgroup will meet to refine and implement a program accreditation process so that the program accreditation standards finalized in 2020 may be used to accredit college programs. Note that these meetings are for accreditation workgroup members only, not open to the public.
We have been busy these last few
There is growing evidence postsecondary education (PSE) is an effective pathway to employment for individuals with intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder (ID/A). Partnerships between institutions of higher education (IHEs) and vocational rehabilitation (VR) are essential in providing better access to this pathway. This study sought to identify elements of effective IHE-VR partnerships through case studies at four sites, involving interviews with faculty and program staff, VR administrators and counselors, and students and families.
Liz Weintraub, host of Tuesdays with Liz, and Majolyn Munoz, a junior at Hostos Community College, share their thoughts on advocacy and the film Crip Camp.
This resource is called the Self-Advocacy Curriculum. This curriculum was made by National Autism Resource and Information Center. A curriculum has a lot of information that teaches you something. Teachers use curriculums when they are planning what they want to teach their students.
