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PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

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Think College Inclusive Higher Education Network

The Think College Inclusive Higher Education Network is a national technical assistance and dissemination center, funded by the US Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education in October, 2021.  In collaboration with the Think College National Coordinating Center, The Network disseminates research and best practices related to improving inclusive postsecondary education for students with intellectual disability, helps colleges and universities develop and expand postsecondary education programs; promotes positive academic, social, independent living, and self-advocacy outcomes for students with intellectual disability; and supports faculty, campus service providers, and families to meet the needs of students with intellectual disability.

This project is currently operating under a no-cost extension through September 30, 2026, allowing for continued progress and completion of planned activities.

Learn more about the Inclusive Higher Education Network.

 

News from Think College Network

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Technical Assistance for State-Level Work

[Project: Inclusive Higher Education Network] Think College offers state leaders technical assistance through strategic planning, coaching, presentations, and additional support to enhance their collaborative efforts. 

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Regional Alliance CBIs Across the Country

[Project: Inclusive Higher Education Network] Five CBIs are set for this Spring and Summer. SEPSEA debuted its first in Atlanta, GA, in 2015; two years later, MIPSA ignited Midwest growth with coalition building.

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We’re Working on a Program Development Course!

The article features news about the development of an asynchronous online course on program development. 

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Key Activities

Alliance Development

Build a national network of regional alliances to support strategic regional partnerships and offer community, capacity building institutes, and other learning opportunities on inclusive higher education. Learn more >>               

Public Awareness

Develop and disseminate a national public awareness campaign sharing the purpose and outcomes of inclusive postsecondary education with four important groups: students, educators, families, and IHE leadership, faculty and staff. Learn more >>                          

Training

Translate research-based best practices into training opportunities to expand inclusive practices in higher education, including a repository of inclusive instructional practices and training modules. Learn more >> 

Technical Assistance

Provide technical assistance and resources to support all institutions of higher education (IHEs) with inclusive postsecondary education program development, expansion, and continuous improvement. Learn more >>

VR Partnerships

Facilitate a workgroup on vocational rehabilitation (VR) partnership and support for inclusive higher education that will identify and address policy and practice barriers and create resources designed to build stronger pathways to employment for college students with intellectual disability. Learn more >>

Inclusive Postsecondary Education Association

Building a membership organization of professionals and advocates committed to the inclusion of people with intellectual disability in postsecondary education.

 

PROGRAM INFORMATION

This project is funded by a grant from the Office of Postsecondary Education, U.S. Department of Education (Grant No.: P407C210001).