Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID) Evaluation Protocol
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
03/23/2026
08/29/2025
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2029
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2026
40
0
40
788
0
792
0
0
0
The Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities Coordinating Center (TPSID-CC) program is the evaluation arm for the work that is being completed by the TPSID program grantees. TPSID-CC uses data collected from the work that the TPSID program grantees are doing on behalf of the TPSID program participants, to establish a comprehensive research and evaluation protocol for TPSID program grantees, non-TPSID program CTP (comprehensive transition programs) and pertinent stakeholders. TPSID program grantees can use the evidence-based information they receive from the data that is collected by the TPSID-CC to find ways to apply what they have learned to their respective TPSID program projects. Simultaneously, the TPSID-CC is also providing technical assistance to build the capacity of IHEs across the country to make college possible for students with intellectual disabilities who want to go to college Data must be collected by the TPSID-CC on accreditation standards and communications with recognized accrediting agencies; descriptions and analyses of funding streams, and the impact of the TPSID-CCâs technical assistance activities related to outreach and dissemination.
In October 2020, the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI), UMass Boston received a five-year cooperative agreement from the Office of Postsecondary Education to serve as the National Coordinating Center (NCC) for colleges and universities implementing inclusive higher education programs for students with intellectual disabilities, including 22 model demonstration projects aimed at creating inclusive comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities known as Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSIDs).
To reduce respondent burden, the NCC has streamlined and simplified the previously approved evaluation system for the TPSID programs. The NCC will enhance the collection and analyses of longitudinal follow-up data from TPSID model programs via an already developed and previously OMB approved evaluation system for the TPSID programs. The revised data collection system is part of an evaluation effort. The system will collect program data at the institutions from TPSID program staff via an online, secure data management system.
US Code:
20 USC 1140
Name of Law: Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) Amendments of 2008
Compared to the current collection, the burden to respondents is slightly reduced. Revisions have been made to current collection including reducing or eliminating questions and eliminating infrequently used response options. The current collection will continue with the approach of automating certain elements of data entry (e.g., copying over substantial portions of program data from year to year) to ensure efficient use of data entry time. Revisions were made carefully to ensure no overall increase in the amount of burden (i.e., when questions were added, other questions were removed to counteract any increase in burden) and a small decrease in burden. For this revision, we removed 16 items that were reported for each program, 5 items for each credential, 3 items for each partner, 1 item for each course, 2 items for each student, and 1 item for each career awareness activity. We added 4 items for each program, 2 credential items, 2 staff items, and 7 program completer items.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
TPSID Evaluation
TPSID comment response 8.28.25.docx
Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID) Evaluation Protocol