NEPSEA: From TPSID Funding to Program Sustainability

Vermont has successfully transitioned from a Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID) funded pilot program to long-term, sustainable inclusive postsecondary opportunities. This session will examine how strategic partnerships, braided funding, and embedded campus roles helped build a stable model for Vermont’s Think College program. Participants will learn practical strategies for sustaining IPSE programs beyond grant funding and ensuring continuity for students and families.

This event is part of NEPSEA’s 2025–2026 Speaker Series, a free virtual series featuring leaders advancing inclusive postsecondary education across the Northeast. You may see the full schedule here. Recordings for each event will be posted on ThinkCollege.net.

For questions, contact: Maria.Paiewonsky@umb.edu

Date
Mar 11, 2026 3:00 PM - Mar 11, 2026 4:00 PM
Location
Virtual/Zoom
Presenter(s)
Bryan Dague
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