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Trainor, Audrey A.; Carter, Erik W.; Karpur, Arun; Martin, James E.; Mazzotti, Valerie L.; Morningstar, Mary E.; Newman, Lynn; Rojewski, Jay W. – Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 2020
The role of research in transition education has been prominent and influential. Yet too many young people with disabilities are still not experiencing outcomes aligned with their personal aspirations and priorities. Moreover, individuals with disabilities continue to experience barriers to employment, educational, economic, and other challenges…
Descriptors: Research Needs, Educational Research, Students with Disabilities, Secondary School Students
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Thompson, Ann M.; Keller-Allen, Chandra; Tuvesson, Nancy – National Center for Special Education Research, 2017
In November 2017, the National Center for Special Education Research in the Institute of Education Sciences convened a group of experts to discuss and provide input on research needs for improving outcomes of students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). The discussion focused on four major topics of inquiry: (1) What do we know about…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Disorders, Student Needs
Landa, Cady – Institute for Community Inclusion, 2017
This self-assessment tool was developed for those who wish to embark on state-wide governmental systems change to improve high school transition and employment outcomes for youth and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Its purpose is to aid in the development of a work plan that is based on a review of the state…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Youth, Young Adults, Intellectual Disability
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Dente, Claire L.; Parkinson Coles, Kallie – Children & Schools, 2012
This article presents a compelling case for the increased role of social workers in work with individuals with autism and Asperger's syndrome in secondary school settings, specifically in transition planning for postsecondary educational pursuits. Social work education prepares social workers to address micro, mezzo, and macro levels of practice…
Descriptors: Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Systems Approach, Social Environment
Foley, Ellen; Mishook, Jacob; Lee, Jaein – Voices in Urban Education, 2013
Despite some cuts to the nation's oldest Federal College Access Programs, known as the TRIO programs (e.g., Upward Bound), new education policies have emphasized college and career readiness. In 2010, Congress approved the College Access Challenge Grant Program, which aims to increase the number of low-income students who are ready for college.…
Descriptors: School Districts, Government Role, Program Development, College Readiness