DoED Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities into Higher Education

Sponsor Deadline: 

Jul 10, 2020

Sponsor: 

DoED Office of Postsecondary Education

UI Contact: 

Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities into Higher Education
Federal Register:  https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-11/html/2020-10022.htm

The purpose of the TPSID program is to support model demonstration programs that promote the successful transition of students with intellectual disabilities into higher education and to enable institutions of higher education (IHEs), or consortia of IHEs, to create or expand high-quality, inclusive model comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities.

Coordinating Center for Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities into Higher Education
Federal Register:  https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-11/html/2020-10021.htm

The TPSID-CC will establish a comprehensive research and evaluation protocol for TPSID programs; administer a mentoring program matching current and new TPSID grantees based on areas of expertise; and coordinate longitudinal follow-up data collection and technical assistance to TPSID grantees on programmatic components and evidence-based practices. The TPSID-CC will also provide technical assistance to build the capacity of kindergarten through grade 12 transition services and support postsecondary education inclusive practices, among other activities.

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