to postsecondary education. The teaching methods and strategies may include supporting students in the development of self-advocacy skills to improve transition to, and completion of, postsecondary education. (D) Distance learning The development and implementation of training to provide innovative, effective, and evidence-based teaching methods and strategies to enable postsecondary faculty, staff, and administrators to provide accessible distance education programs or classes that would enhance the access of students (including students with disabilities) to postsecondary education, including the use of accessible curricula and electronic communication for instruction and advising that meet the requirements of section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( 29 U.S.C. 794d ). (E) Career pathway guidance The development and implementation of effective and evidence-based teaching methods and strategies to provide postsecondary faculty, staff, and administrators with the ability to advise students with disabilities with respect to their chosen career pathway, which shall include at least one of the following: (i) Supporting internships, apprenticeships, or work-based learning opportunities. (ii) Counseling on coursework to meet the recognized educational credential or recognized postsecondary credential appropriate for the field chosen. (iii) Developing self-advocacy skills to advocate for appropriate accommodations once in the workplace. (iv) Support with selecting a career pathway that leads to competitive, integrated employment. (3) Mandatory evaluation and dissemination An institution of higher education awarded a grant under this section shall evaluate and disseminate to other institutions of higher education the information obtained through the activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (2). (c) Considerations in making awards In awarding grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements under this section, the Secretary shall consider the following: (1) Geographic distribution Providing