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Think College Transition Resource Pack

This set of resources from Think College is all you need educate and inform people about the transition to postsecondary education for students with intellectual disability. This list of Think College resources is perfect to share at transition or college fair, an IEP meeting, a school board meeting, or a local education conference. Included in this pack are the following:

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Transition to Postsecondary Education

This chapter provides an overview of key legislation impacting college going youth with disability including the IDEA, the ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the HEOA. It discusses the importance of preparation for postsecondary education through the transition process, emphasizing the importance of self-determination, person centered planning, and student and family involvement.

Accessing Higher Education: How Educators Can Help Students with Intellectual Disability to Think College

Join Think College and Urban Collaborative for a Free Zoom Panel Discussion about access to college for students with intellectual disability. This is an opportunity to hear from experts across the country about supporting successful transitions for students with intellectual disability from secondary education into higher education. Filmmaker Dan Habib of the Westchester Institute for Human Development will facilitate the panel, along with other expert panelists.

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Planning for College Success Now: Recommendations for IEP Team

In this webinar, the presenter discusses the many college expectations for entering college freshmen and what middle and secondary school students with intellectual disability, their teachers, and parents can do to prepare for those expectations. They also discussed ways to develop and support IEP goals that align with the preparation, knowledge, and skills students need for college. Tips, tools, and strategies were shared.

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Individualized Education Program (IEP) Goal Ideas to Support College Readiness

This resource includes over 100 ideas for IEP goals to help prepare students for college. The ideas fall into four categories: education, career and employment, community engagement and services, and independence. Educators and families are encouraged to use this resource once students have identified personal strengths and interests, goals, and areas for improvement. 

IEP Goal Ideas to Support College Readiness was inspired by work done by Karla Wade; we are grateful for her support of this new publication. 

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