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Title overview

  • Program evaluation-This is the only textbook that includes information specifically about program evaluation, including what to gather and how to do it.
  • Methods focus-Goes beyond "introductory" level to provide evidence-based strategies for implementing the techniques presented.
  • Families boxes-Strategies for including families in the transition process.  Parent and family involvement in the transition process is a "best practice."
  • Focus on self-determination-Strategies for promoting self-determination are infused into each chapter to demonstrate practical application.
  • Personal Perspectives-Provides readers with real-life testimonials of the need for transition services.
  • Case Studies-Each chapter includes two case studies designed to bring the material presented "to life."
  • Part of the Merrill Teacher Prep Textbook Series.  Your students' textbook is now the ultimate resource for applying learned strategies to classroom practice.  "Things to Take Into Your Classroom" featured on the front and back cover of every Teacher Prep text lists page references for the book's strategies, plans, activities, lessons, and other resourceful materials for students to use in the classroom--making this text not just a book for learning, but a book for teaching.

Table of contents

Chapter 1  Introduction to Transition

Chapter 2  Best Practices and Future Issues in Transition

Chapter 3  Assessing for Transition

Chapter 4  Planning for Transition

Chapter 5  Interagency Collaboration and Teamwork

Chapter 6  Preparing Students for Postsecondary Education

Chapter 7  Preparing Students for Employment: School-Based Preparation

Chapter 8  Preparing Students for Employment: Community-Based Preparation

Chapter 9  Preparing Students for Community Living Opportunies

Chapter 10  Preparing Students for Community Participation

Chapter 11  Transition Program Evaluation

Author Index

Subject Index

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