Think College Groups

Program of Study Discussion: Student Credentials Affinity Group

The Student Credentials Affinity group brings together professionals, researchers, advocates, policymakers and educators interested in discussing the credential landscape in postsecondary education. This is an open-access special interest group targeted at individuals who want to contribute to the discussion of “meaningful credentials” for students with intellectual disabilities. Visit the affinity group page for details of the group and topic.

CTP Status and VR Support: Vocational Rehabilitation Affinity Group Meeting

This Affinity Group is designed for people associated with vocational rehabilitation (VR), inclusive higher education, and other relevant organizations. Anyone who works in these areas or is affiliated with a current or potential college program for students with ID are welcome. Visit the affinity group webpage for more information.

College-based Transition Services Affinity Group - April 2023

The purpose of this affinity group is to support members whose work involves supporting transition-aged students with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are or who would like to include college in their transition services. The group will be guided by members’ priority topics which will be determined through a survey and group check-ins at the online meetings.

Visit the affinity group page for details of the group and topic.

Transfer Opportunities for Dually Enrolled Students with ID: College-based Transition Services Affinity Group

The purpose of this affinity group is to support members whose work involves supporting transition-aged students with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are or who would like to include college in their transition services. The group will be guided by members’ priority topics which will be determined through a survey and group check-ins at the online meetings.

Attending College After Transition Discussion: College-based Transition Services Affinity Group

The purpose of this affinity group is to support members whose work involves supporting transition-aged students with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are or who would like to include college in their transition services. The December topic is: The ramp from college-based transition to continuing attending college after transition.

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Funding Discussion: College-based Transition Services Affinity Group

The purpose of this affinity group is to support members whose work involves supporting transition-aged students with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are or who would like to include college in their transition services. The October meeting will include a discussion of funding options (Memorandums of Agreement with Vocational Rehabilitation, capitalizing on pre-ETS, examples of schools using IDEA funds, etc).