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Everson, Jane M.; Zhang, Dalun; Guillory, Joan D. – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 2001
A study that reviewed 329 Individualized Transition Plans (ITPs) found ITPs generally followed the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, however, they were less likely to address additional transition areas suggested in Louisiana's transitional planning menu, including living arrangements, homemaking needs, financial…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Educational Planning, Federal Legislation

Williams, Jane M.; O'Leary, Ed – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 2001
A study analyzed the extent to which states implemented the transition services required by federal law during the 1993-94 through 1996-97 monitoring cycles. Results found many are not inviting students to their Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and that 50 percent did not have statements of needed transition services (Individualized…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation
Thurlow, Martha – 2002
This briefing paper discusses academic accommodations for high school students with disabilities. It begins by reviewing provisions under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act that require Individualized Education Programs to include a statement of the program modifications or supports that will be provided for the child to enable the…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Curriculum, Disabilities, High Schools
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services. – 2001
This technical assistance paper focuses on the transition of children with disabilities birth to three and their families from the Infants and Toddlers Early Intervention Program for children ages birth to three to the Prekindergarten Program for Children with Disabilities for children ages three to five. The information presented is consistent…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Intervention, Educational Legislation, Educational Planning

Johns, Beverly H.; Crowley, E. Paula; Guetzloe, Eleanor – Focus on Exceptional Children, 2002
Discussion of requirements of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) under the 1997 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act examines key components of the IEP, who constitutes the IEP team, roadblocks to effective use of the IEP, the top 10 common problems in IEPs, making the most of the IEP, transition planning, and…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Educational Legislation

Fisher, Sherrilyn K.; Gardner, J. Emmett – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 1999
Explores an integrated approach to technology, examines the transition of individuals with disabilities from historical and current perspectives, and provides an introduction and philosophical base for the articles which follow. Key provisions in federal legislation that affect transition and the technology applications are analyzed. (CR)
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Disabilities, Educational Legislation

McMahan, Rachel; Baer, Robert – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 2001
Analysis of surveys completed by 186 transition teams found that schools are generally complying with transition requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act with the exception of the requirement to reconvene the Individualized Education Program team if planned transition services are not provided. The strongest predictor of…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Education Work Relationship
Research Connections in Special Education, 2000
This newsletter issue reviews the research and literature on issues and best practices in programs to facilitate the transition of students with disabilities to adult life. First, the definition of transition services under the 1997 Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is presented and explained. Next, a…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Definitions, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship
Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. Div. of Special Education. – 1999
This brochure explains federal requirements for transition services for secondary students with disabilities, the importance of transition services, and transition planning in the Individualized Education Program (IEP). The roles and responsibilities of the student, special and regular education teachers, parents, adult service agency…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Individualized Education Programs
Quinn, Mary Magee; Rutherford, Robert B., Jr.; Osher, David M. – 1999
This digest identifies seven essential elements of effective programs for students in alternative programs because they have dropped out, are at risk for dropping out, or have behavior disorders that require special education outside the general education setting. Such alternative programs offer flexible curricula that can address the unique…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Delivery Systems, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students
Missouri State Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City. Div. of Special Education. – 2001
This technical assistance bulletin explains extended school year (ESY) services for students with disabilities. It begins by discussing federal regulations that require schools to ensure that ESY services are available as necessary to provide free, appropriate public education to students with disabilities, that require ESY services to be provided…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Eligibility
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition, Minneapolis, MN. – 2002
This brief for parents discusses the transition of students with disabilities from the structured environment of school to the post-school world and transition requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1997. It begins by explaining the importance of transition planning and decision-making and the need for…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Educational Legislation
Vermont Early Childhood Work Group. – 2001
This booklet was designed to inform, guide and support parents of children with special needs during their child's transition from an early intervention program (birth through age 2) into a preschool early educational setting. The first part of the booklet focuses on how the transition process works, including a description of the people who might…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Early Intervention
deFur, Sharon – 2000
This digest describes the process of designing quality individualized education program (IEP) transition plans for secondary students with disabilities as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as amended in 1997. It stresses the importance of taking an early, long-range approach, preferably beginning at age 14 or…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Decision Making, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship
O'Leary, Ed – 1998
This paper provides explanations and case examples of some terms and concepts related to transition of students with disabilities under 1997 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Explanations and examples focus on the concepts of "statement of transition service needs" and "statement of needed transition…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Case Studies, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities
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