This resource provides examples of different kinds of programs of study for a postsecondary education program for students with ID.
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The Grants for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID Grant) program provides financial assistance to eligible Minnesota resident students with intellectual and developmental disabilities who attend eligible Minnesota postsecondary institutions. The grant program was established in fiscal year 2018.
This form can be used by students and educational coaches/tutors to review class expectations and create goals for the student's audit plan.
Webinar: MIHEC Community of Practice Event: National Accreditation Standards and Resources for Program Accreditation (January 23)
Date Introduced: 2/5/24
Status: PASSED 5/21/24
Date Introduced: 1/16/24
Status: CARRIED OVER to any special session of the 131st Legislature.
To celebrate Career Technical Education (CTE) Month, this webinar hosted by the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities (FCSUA) featured a panel of three students attending an FPCTP (Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs) at a technical college. Dan Habib facilitated the discussion with three students who shared why they decided to attend a FPCTP at a technical college, the impact college has made on their life, and more.
The UDL guideline on providing multiple means of representation focuses on giving learners content in a variety of formats to help them build important disciplinary knowledge and develop ways of thinking about course content. In this webinar, Lori Cooney, UDL & Technology Specialist at Think College, focused on representation and how instructors can present course materials in various ways for students to access and engage with the information.
The webinar, held February 6, 2024, provided practical insights on accreditation's benefits for students and programs, offering an overview of the process and its application. Participants were guided through applying standards and creating program plans efficiently. It highlighted the significance of accreditation in higher education, exemplified by Western Carolina's pioneering UP Program and its national recognition for inclusive education.
This document lists all 10 Standard Areas and the associated standards - there are total of 38 standards across the 10 areas. It can be used as a basis of discussion to begin to consider where your program is relative to meeting each standard.