{"product_id":"think-college-meg-grigal-9781557669179","title":"Think College!: Postsecondary Education Options for Students with Intellectual Disabilities","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs the Higher Education Opportunity Act opens the door to more options and supports, more and more students with intellectual disabilities are \"thinking college.\" That means high schools, colleges, and universities must be fully prepared to meet the needs of students with disabilities--and this comprehensive resource is just what they need. Developed by two of the most respected experts on this hot topic, this book uncovers the big picture of today's postsecondary options and reveals how to support students with disabilities before, during, and after a successful transition to college.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA critical resource for education professionals to read and share with families, \u003ci\u003eThink College\u003c\/i\u003e helps readers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunderstand the three current models for postsecondary education (PSE): \u003cb\u003einclusive\u003c\/b\u003e individual supports; \u003cb\u003esubstantially separate\u003c\/b\u003e, noninclusive classes; and \u003cb\u003ehybrid\u003c\/b\u003e approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eovercome the common challenges and barriers\u003c\/b\u003e to PSE for students with significant disabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplan \u003cb\u003eeffective, person-centered transition services\u003c\/b\u003e for high school students as they pursue PSE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esupport students as they manage the \u003cb\u003epractical aspects of a positive PSE experience\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econnect students' PSE experiences directly to \u003cb\u003eemployment\u003c\/b\u003e and their other individual life goals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ediscover how \u003cb\u003eexciting legislation and policy changes\u003c\/b\u003e will affect future PSE options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, vignettes and first-person narratives from students and families underscore the benefits and challenges of PSE, and detailed profiles of real programs illustrate what a wide range of postsecondary options look like.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will also get the helpful tools they need to create effective programs and ease students' transition to PSE, including a self-advocacy checklist, a program evaluation tool, sample student schedules, and a college-planning checklist for students and families.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith this thorough guide to today's PSE options and tomorrow's possibilities, professionals will help students with intellectual disabilities take full advantage of their educational opportunities--and set the stage for a successful, fulfilling community life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInsights professionals need to help students\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaccess college coursework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erequest accommodations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ework well with faculty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eset educational goals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eassess progress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edevelop social relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eevaluate employment opportunities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eparticipate in work-based learning experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esecure paid employment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Meg Grigal, Debra Hart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1557669171\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781557669179\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Brookes Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/03\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 344\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.80d","brand":"Meg Grigal","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44173224771839,"sku":"9781557669179","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_53a48539-5c52-4ac4-a616-3d64e5b6770d.jpg?v=1689791673","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/think-college-meg-grigal-9781557669179","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}