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Special Education Transition Predictors for Post-School Success: Findings from the Field
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Sprunger, Nikki S.; Harvey, Michael W.; Quick, Marilynn M. – Preventing School Failure, 2018
Legislation has mandated that secondary schools provide services for students with disabilities that prepare them for independent living, employment, and/or post-secondary education (IDEA, 2004). This study examined the perceptions of special education directors, assistant directors/program coordinators, and secondary special education teachers…
Descriptors: Secondary Schools, Secondary School Students, Disabilities, Transitional Programs
Best Practices in Transition to Adult Life for Youth with Intellectual Disabilities
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Papay, Clare K.; Bambara, Linda M. – Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 2014
A number of best practices are recommended by researchers and professionals in the field of transition to improve postschool outcomes for youth with intellectual disabilities. This study analyzed data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 to examine whether best practices are predictive of postschool outcomes. The combination of five…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Transitional Programs, Best Practices, Youth
Analysis of Special Education Mediations in Texas, 2006-08
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Davison, Diana Lane – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The purpose of this study was to explore variables which might influence the frequency of Texas special education mediations used for dispute resolution. Variables such as district size, location, economic level, and the State Accountability Rating were investigated and evaluated. In order to determine if there were any relationships between the…
Descriptors: Accountability, Special Education, Arbitration, Conflict Resolution
Mechanisms of Change in COMPASS Consultation for Students with Autism
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Ruble, Lisa A.; McGrew, John H.; Toland, Michael D. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2013
More than a decade has passed since the National Research Council described the common elements of effective educational programs for young children with autism. Since that time, few studies have attempted to understand the mechanisms of change and factors affecting the effectiveness of research supported interventions implemented in community…
Descriptors: Autism, Consultation Programs, Educational Change, Parent Teacher Conferences
Success Factors 40 Years Later: The Pioneer Postsecondary Program for Students with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Executive Function
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Fox, Laurie – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2013
In 1970, this first program supporting college students with language-based learning disabilities was a radical pioneer. While an exemplar for 40 years, there are fresh challenges today in the form of competition for diminished numbers of 18 year olds. To better understand what helps and what matters to students, research needs to go beyond most…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Executive Function, Longitudinal Studies
The Effects of Institutional Variables, Teacher Background Variables, Teacher Preparedness, and Teachers' Performance Drivers on Teachers' Attitudes toward Students with Learning Disabilities in the Inclusive Classroom
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Abercrombie, Diane D. – ProQuest LLC, 2009
As a result of the passage of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975, school systems are required to provide a free and appropriate education for all children with disabilities. This legislation was further supported by The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA), which guarantees all students with…
Descriptors: Inclusion, General Education, Learning Disabilities, Program Effectiveness