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         <title>Overview of Think College</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p><strong>Think College National Coordinating Center (NCC):</strong></p><ul><li><p>Technical assistance, resource development, and training.</p></li><li><p>Coordination and evaluation services for Transition and Postsecondary Education Program (TPSID) grantees.</p></li><li><p>Dissemination through website, social media, and newsletters.</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Think College Inclusive Higher Education Network:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Collaboration with NCC.</p></li><li><p>Dissemination of research and best practices.</p></li><li><p>Support for colleges and universities in developing and expanding postsecondary education programs.</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Transition Leadership Certificate:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Education specialist endorsement in transition services.</p></li><li><p>Online courses with on-site practicum.</p></li><li><p>Scholarships available for supporting students with low-incidence disabilities.</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Future Quest Island-Explorations (FQI-E):</strong></p><ul><li><p>Game-based online curriculum for grades 3-5.</p></li><li><p>Focus on college and career awareness.</p></li><li><p>Uses the "Possible Selves" framework.</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Moving Transition Forward:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Research on existing transition practices.</p></li><li><p>Analysis of national datasets.</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Massachusetts Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment (MAICEI):</strong></p><ul><li><p>Provision of training and technical assistance to MAICEI grantees.</p></li><li><p>Development of online training materials.</p></li></ul></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>Generating and sharing knowledge through research on higher education, employment, and transition practices.</p></li><li><p>Building capacity by providing technical assistance on postsecondary education for students with intellectual disabilities.</p></li><li><p>Guiding program quality improvement through model program accreditation standards.</p></li><li><p>Informing public policy with data and resources.</p></li><li><p>Engaging with students, professionals, and families through various tools and platforms.</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>Changing Expectations and Increasing Opportunities</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.thinkcollege.net">www.thinkcollege.net</a></p></li><li><p>Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:thinkcollege@umb.edu">thinkcollege@umb.edu</a></p></li><li><p>Social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn.</p></li><li><p>Offers subscription options for updates.</p></li><li><p>Encourages connection through various online platforms.</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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