036. Interview: Maria Paiewonsky & ThinkCollege - Schools for Every Mind

11/13/23 • 50 min

Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) talk with Maria Paiewonsky from the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts/Boston. Together, they discuss ThinkCollege, a national effort that works to promote inclusive higher education opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. During the conversation, Maria emphasizes the importance of promoting self-determination, self-advocacy, and independence skills in high school to prepare for the college experience. Please join us in the conversation!
Episode Keywords:
college, students, transition, colleges, experience, disability, funds, schools, preparation, opportunities, families, resources, campus, state

Links:
ThinkCollege (site)
-College Search tool (site)
-Comprehensive Transition Program Info (site)
-College-based Transition Services (site)
-Families Facebook Group (site)
Supported Education Model (link)
Department of Developmental Services (MA) (site)
Florida state statutes regarding post-secondary transition (site)
Division on Career Development and Transition (site)
Well Thats Helpful - University of Maryland TerpsEXCEED (site)

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To download a copy of a transcript for this episode or any of our previous conversations, click here.
Also visit our Podcast webpage to find links to all of our other discussions; go to www.p2transition.com.
Additional information about post-secondary transition can be found at our website.
The Post-Secondary Transition Podcast Facebook page.
Visit our YouTube Channel to find additional video resources.
Intro/Outro music by AudioCoffee from Pixabay.
Transition music by Joseph McDade from Transistor.

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035. Transition101: Career Academies

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Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) & Patrick (Cadigan) discuss career acadamies (within the school system) and what they can offer students. Their discussion covers career research and development, apprenticeships and how best to use career academies for students who don't think college is right for them. Join the conversation.
Episode Keywords:
students, work, county, apprenticeship, career academies, conversation, school, transition, college, information, employer, guidance counselor, job

Links:
T21Mom Podcast Post-Secondary Transition Episode (link)
Maryland Department of Education Apprenticeship (site)
College and Career Readiness (site)
CTE Programs (surrounding counties) -
CTE Howard County Public Schools (site)
CTE Montgomery County Public Schools (site)
CTE Carroll County Public Schools (site)
CTE Anne Arundel County Public Schools (site)
CTE Frederick County Pubic Schools (site)
CTE Baltimore County Public Schools (site)
Career Academy Baltimore City Public Schools (site)
Well That's Helpful - What is DDA? (page)

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037. Well That's...Something & A New Resource!

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With the start of the Holidays, hosts Meghan & Patrick ran into scheduling challenges. So, in lieu of a conversation, they're posting about a new useful resource and look forward to more discussions coming very soon. Enjoy & Sorry for the delay!
Episode Keywords:
information, links, skills, resource, updates, Maryland, transition, local
Well That's Helpful - My Life Learning Center (site)

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The Post Secondary Transition Podcast - 036. Interview: Maria Paiewonsky & ThinkCollege - Schools for Every Mind

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Navigating post secondary transitions for students with special needs requires careful planning, informed decision making and proactive involvement. Now in this journey, parents, caregivers, guardians can be a child's strongest advocate and guide, and their commitment is a powerful force in that success. Now, collaborating with organizations that specialize in special education, transition planning and Disability Services can provide invalu