Training Events
Think College provides a variety of training activities for those interested in learning more about how to provide quality inclusive postsecondary options for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Training events include Capacity Building Institutes, conference presentations, online modules, and webinars.
Scheduled Training Events
Webinars
Webinars are offered by Think College at no charge, but registration is required.
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST
Finding Jobs for Students with Intellectual Disability: Where do you start?
When it comes to job development, the biggest question is often 'Where do I start?' Without strategies and structure, the process can seem very daunting. This webinar will give participants a step-by-step process you can use to create opportunities for students by getting your foot in the door of the right businesses to make your job not only easier, but actually fun. The first step is getting to know th students. You will learn strategies for turning a variety of assessment and discovery options into skills for selling students to the perfect employer. Learn how to approach employers and get more than just your foot in the door. You will also learn the skills to customize positions and give you the information you need to comfortably negotiate with an employer. The webinar will be presented by Amy Dwyre, an experienced employment and job development specialist at TransCen, Inc. in Baltimore, MD.
To register for this event, click here
Capacity Building Institutes
For people interested in providing high quality postsecondary educational opportunities for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
March 13, 2012: Capacity Building Institute, Davis, CA
March 28, 2012: Capacity Building Institute, Honolulu, HI
April 30, 2012: Capacity Building Institute, Knoxville, TN
Think College staff will be presenting at the following conferences and meetings:
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Annual Meeting: February 17-19, 2012, Chicago, IL
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North Carolina Postsecondary Education Initiatives Statewide Conference: March 23, 2012, Raleigh, NC
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Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities: March 26-27, 2012, Honolulu, HI
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Council for Exceptional Children Conference: April 11-14, 2012, Denver, CO
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South Dakota Statewide Planning Summit: April 17, 2012, Chamberlain, SD
NSTTAC Capacity Building Institute: May 8-12, 2012, Charlotte, NC
RSA Transition Conference: May 30-June 1, 2012
Postsecondary Disability Training Institute: June 12-15, 2012, Philadelphia, PA
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American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Annual Meeting: June 19-20, 2012, Charlotte, NC
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Association on Higher Education and Disability Conference: July 10-14, 2012, New Orleans, LA
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