ERIC Number: ED605900
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 18
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Cultural Diversity and Secondary Transition: Annotated Bibliography
Terrell, Misty
National Technical Assistance Center on Transition
According to the National Longitudinal Transition Studies (NLTS-1 & NLTS-2) youth with disabilities lag behind their peers without disabilities in terms of indicators of a quality adult life. This is especially true for youth with disabilities who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Students who typically fall into this category include: African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, students who speak English as a second language, and students who have undocumented or immigrant status. The purpose of this annotated bibliography is to provide practitioners with relevant research and resources regarding issues and strategies in transition planning with CLD students. The references are organized in the categories of "Issues in Transition Planning for CLD Youth" and "Strategies for Transition Planning for CLD Youth." [This bibliography was originally prepared for the National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center (NSTTAC) in 2012 by Shaqwana Freeman-Green. It was updated for the National Technical Assistance Center on Transition (NTACT) in 2016 by Dawn Rowe and Debra G. Holzberg.]
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Transitional Programs, Students with Disabilities, Student Diversity, Minority Group Students, Educational Strategies, Annotated Bibliographies
National Technical Assistance Center on Transition. College of Education, University of North Carolina Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223. Tel: 704-687-8606; e-mail: ntactmail@uncc.edu; Web site: http://transitionta.org
Publication Type: Reference Materials - Bibliographies
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Audience: Practitioners; Researchers
Language: English
Sponsor: Office of Special Education Programs (ED/OSERS); Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (ED)
Authoring Institution: National Technical Assistance Center on Transition (NTACT)
Grant or Contract Numbers: H326J110001; H326E140004
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