Think College Insight Brief #4 provides an overview of the supported education model and some of the challenges associated with using educational coaches in college. Explains how to use the Student/Coach Agreement Form.
This brief describes the fiscal, policy, and environmental contexts of the state of practice and research in the field of inclusive higher education for students with intellectual disability (ID) at the time it was written, in 2011. It also introduces a validated, standards-based conceptual framework that provides a foundation for future research and practice in this field.
Think College first developed Standards, Quality Indicators, and Benchmarks for Inclusive Higher Education in 2011 and 2012. The standards are currently undergoing revision. Download the most current version (January 2022), now entitled "Think College Guiding Principles and Practices".
Insight Brief #12 discusses the history of the development of postsecondary options for students with ID, as well as future implications.
An overview of postsecondary education (PSE) options for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other Intellectual Disabilities (ID) is shared. Topics include a historical and philosophical discussion outlining how students with ASD and ID can benefit from postsecondary opportunities, a description of current PSE options, and models of implementation.
This paper examines the often overwhelming and confusing process associated with finding and accessing services and supports encountered by students with disabilities in secondary schools as they prepare to attend postsecondary education and/or engage in employment. The white paper presents a description of problems related to coordination and management of services and supports, and the subsequent impact on outcomes for youth with disabilities as they exit secondary schools.
This graphic compares traditional pathways to college to alternate forms of access to postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities, including financial aid, entrance requirements, extracurricular activities, etc.
Think College Insight Brief #5 describes a Participatory Action Research project conducted by students with intellectual disabilities attending college in Massachusetts. The brief outlines the 5-step process the students went through to document their college experiences.
Think College Insight Brief #7 provides some background on IDEA, describes the connection between IDEA and postsecondary education for students with ID, and shares strategies that advocates can use to influence the next reauthorization.
This Think College Insight Brief discusses the philosophy behind offering postsecondary education opportunities to students with intellectual disabilities.
