The ELEVATE Transition Consortium
An ELEVATED transition experience
As a scholar at an ELEVATE university, you will experience high quality leadership training in the field of Special Education Transition. Our faculty work together to solve problems and improve outcomes for students with disabilities across the US.
Our faculty are research active, focus on a range of inquiry foci, and have a breadth of methodological expertise. We are excited to have you be part of this rigorous endeavor to become a special education leader for future generations.
Explore more about each university and faculty associated with the ELEVATE Transition consortium below.
Consortium Universities
University of Oklahoma
University of Connecticut
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma has an extensive tradition in Special Education and Transition. With a historic background in developing self-determination in students with disabilities and transition assessment, the UO is an excellent place to study.
University of Arkansas
University of Connecticut
University of Oklahoma
The University of Arkansas is a land grant university with a mission to improve outcomes for ALL students in the state. The U of A team is an interdisciplinary group of scholars looking at multiple individual and societal factors that impact student outcomes.
University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut
The University of Connecticut is research intensive university with a strong focus on improving postsecondary outcomes for students with disabilities. Faculty have strong connections to the transition to postsecondary education and teacher preparation.
University of Kansas
Sam Houston State University
University of Connecticut
The University of Kansas is the number one ranked Special Education Program in the US. Faculty at KU are top in the field and have a strong focus on developing self-determination and creating environments that foster self-determination for students with disabilities and identifying in-school practices that support positive post-school outcomes for students with disabilities.
The Ohio State University
Sam Houston State University
Sam Houston State University
The Ohio State University is a mission driven university focus on preparing high quality special educators with a strong foundation in applied experiences and research methodologies. Faculty research are focused on supporting students with more intensive support needs and their transition to employment and postsecondary settings.
Sam Houston State University
Sam Houston State University
Sam Houston State University
Sam Houston State University is a minority serving institution. The ELEVATE transition program is a full-time online program (the only out of the consortium). Faculty have extensive experience in supporting the transition of students with disabilities and improving the outcomes of young people as they develop into adults.