Preface
1 Education and Transition Services in Perspective
Historical Overview
Transition Services–Assumptions and Model
Conclusion
2 Legislation Foundations
Special Education
Rehabilitation and Civil Rights
Career and Technical Education
Workforce Training
Education Reform
Conclusion
3 Students and Families: Key Participants
Demographics
Students and Families: Choice and Participation
Conclusion
4 Assessment for Transition
Education and Services
Overview of Transition Assessment
Transition Assessment and Standards-Based Reform
Alternate Assessment
Methods of Gathering Assessment Information on the Individual
Methods of Assessing Potential Environments
Tying Assessment into Transition Planning
Issues to Consider When Conducting Assessments
Recommendations for Transition Assessment
Conclusion
5 Transition in Early Childhood through Middle School: Laying the Foundation
Betty Amos
Transition in Early Childhood through Middle School
Transition Education and Curriculum–Grades K-9
Conclusion
6 Instructional Strategies for
Transition Education
Mary E. Cronin, Sassy C. Wheeler, and Melanie Forstall Lemoine
Integrating Transition Goals and the IEP
Teaching in Inclusive Settings
Teaching Learning Strategies and Study Skills
Integration of Technology
Application of Academic Content to Real-Life Situations
Teaching Community Skills
Conclusion
7 Transition to Employment
Importance of Work-Based Learning
Content for Instruction
Principles and Approaches to Delivering Work-Based Learning
Program Models for Delivering Work-Based Learning
Issues in Preparing Students for Transition to Employment
Conclusion
8 Job Placement, Training, and Supervision
Job Development
Legal Aspects of Work-Based Learning
Steps in Placement and Supervision
Individualized Planning for Transition to Employment
Conclusion
9 Transition to Postsecondary Education
General Information on Postsecondary Education
for Individuals with Disabilities
Skills Needed in Postsecondary Education Programs
Suggested Instructional Strategies and Services at the
Secondary and Postsecondary Levels
Information and Documentation Required by
Postsecondary Programs
Gathering the Information Needed by Postsecondary Programs
Conclusion
10 Transition to Living in the Community
Living in the Community–An Elusive Goal
Affordable Housing
Funding Housing Through Agencies
Knowledge and Skill Domains
Matching Students to Housing Options
Conclusion
11 School-Based and Community-Based Resources:
Linkages and Referrals
School-Based Resources
Community-Based Resources
Conclusion
12 Where Do We Go From Here?
Our Recommendations
Conclusion
References
Appendixes
4A Community Analysis
4B Vocational Training Analysis
4C Job Site Analysis
8A Summary of Child Labor Laws
8B Exploration Agreement
8C Training Agreement
8D Exploration/Training Plan
9A Summary of Postsecondary Living, Learning, and Working
9B Support for Accommodation Request
