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Delgado, Alexis M. – ProQuest LLC, 2023
The purpose of this research study was to explore self-authorship theory through the insights and experiences of first-generation Latinx undergraduate students who completed a summer bridge program. This qualitative critical single case study focused on participants' unique experiences during a state-funded summer bridge program at a public 4-year…
Descriptors: First Generation College Students, Hispanic American Students, Undergraduate Students, Summer Programs
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Harris, Jill F.; Gorman, Leigh P.; Doshi, Aditi; Swope, Shannon; Page, Shayleigh D. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2021
Transition from pediatric to adult health care systems presents unique challenges for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder who often have complex medical and mental health needs. Without a coordinated transition plan, pediatric providers often continue to provide care to young adults with autism spectrum disorder beyond the scope of their…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Young Adults, Health Services, Autism
Fine, Cindy – Education Law Center, 2022
"Transition" is a broad term, referring to the period of time during which a student with disabilities prepares to complete high school and to the process of preparation, including long-range planning, activities, and services aimed at helping the student move successfully from school into the adult world. The legal requirement that…
Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Equal Education, Federal Legislation, Students with Disabilities
Kristyn D. Corace – ProQuest LLC, 2024
The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to seek descriptions from people included in, and excluded from, participating on transition teams for adolescents with intellectual disabilities entering adulthood in New Jersey. The theoretical framework included two theories to support this research. Faludi's Procedural Planning Theory…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Intellectual Disability, Students with Disabilities, Transitional Programs
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Grace-Odeleye, Beverlyn; Santiago, Jessica – Administrative Issues Journal: Connecting Education, Practice, and Research, 2019
Many colleges are pursuing innovative alternative approaches for the development of education that aims to accelerate students' progress in gaining important academic competencies. Summer bridge programs are one such approach. These bridge programs offer underprepared and at-risk students the opportunity to advance toward college-level coursework…
Descriptors: Models, Summer Programs, Transitional Programs, First Generation College Students
Brandy N. Mallett – ProQuest LLC, 2023
In this qualitative research, ten student veterans studied the sense of belonging among non-traditional undergraduate student veterans at a private, liberal arts four-year university in New Jersey. These participants, representing various armed services branches, provided valuable insights into the challenges of transitioning from military to…
Descriptors: Sense of Community, Veterans, Nontraditional Students, Undergraduate Students
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Harrington, Christine; Rogalski, Donna M. – Journal of Developmental Education, 2020
Many high school students enter college without the necessary reading, writing, and math skills and therefore must enroll in developmental courses (Barnett, 2018). To increase college readiness among entering students, one state encouraged community colleges to partner with local high schools to bring the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP), which…
Descriptors: College Readiness, College Preparation, Developmental Studies Programs, Transitional Programs
Fonseca, Manuela – Preschool Development and Expansion Grant Technical Assistance (PDG TA), 2017
The transition to kindergarten is an important time in the young life of a preschooler. Research has shown that the quality of children's kindergarten transition processes has implications for their future academic and social outcomes, and the level of family engagement in kindergarten. Research further indicates that children living in families…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Transitional Programs, School Readiness, Educational Policy
Verdone, Bailey; Farag, Antony – Phi Delta Kappan, 2022
Currently, research surrounding transition programs for students entering high school focuses on academic achievement outcomes. However, the prevalence of school shootings in predominantly white, suburban communities shows that students in these often academically competitive schools may need support to help them become more connected to the…
Descriptors: High School Students, Student Adjustment, Peer Relationship, Educational Environment
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Petrilli, Salvatore J., Jr. – PRIMUS, 2021
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Adelphi University engaged in a year-long program revision of its mathematics major, which was initiated by a longitudinal study and the publication of the 2015 Curriculum Guide by the MAA's Committee on Undergraduate Programs in Mathematics. This paper stands as a short story, so to speak, of…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, College Mathematics, Undergraduate Study, Mathematical Logic
Sandra D. Lynch – ProQuest LLC, 2022
Triennial data collected by districts and reported by states identify students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) as the subset of students with disabilities (SWD) most negatively affected by the transition from high school to postsecondary school or employment. Unfortunately, the quantitative data collected by the state does not…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, High School Students, High School Graduates, Behavior Disorders
Advocates for Children of New Jersey, 2017
The topic of special education can be confusing and frightening for parents who suspect their child has a disability or has difficulty learning. Parents in this situation want to know how to get help for their child. This guide is intended as a reference for people who have questions about special education for a child. It summarizes the basic…
Descriptors: Special Education, Disabilities, Guides, Student Rights
Bracamonte, Lisa – ProQuest LLC, 2019
Transition planning for students in special education is mandated by IDEA law. However as with many areas of special education, its implementation varies from school district to school district and even differs among different case managers and students within a district. Furthermore, little is known about the effectiveness of transition planning…
Descriptors: School Holding Power, College Students, Special Needs Students, Transitional Programs
LoPresti, Nancy O. – ProQuest LLC, 2017
The transition from 8th to 9th grade, from middle school to high school, is considered one of the most challenging experiences in an adolescent's life. Ninth-grade transition programs, often referred to as freshman academies, have been developed and implemented over the last decade to address the needs of 9th grade students. The purpose of this…
Descriptors: Attendance, Academic Achievement, High School Freshmen, Student Adjustment
Buckwalter, Veronica; Maag, Taylor – Jobs for the Future, 2019
This report examines the structural divide between for-credit and noncredit postsecondary education and the problems it presents for people seeking better jobs with higher pay. It highlights innovative ways that some community colleges are trying to bridge the gap nationally--creating more seamless pathways between credit and noncredit…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Adults, College Credits, Noncredit Courses
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