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Peer reviewedGetzel, Elizabeth E.; deFur, Sharon – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 1997
An analysis of transition plans for 84 students (ages 14-21) with severe disabilities was conducted across 24 school divisions in Virginia. Results found 35% were present at their individualized education program (IEP) meetings, 15% participated in their transition plan development, and none were employed outside of the school. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Employment, Individualized Education Programs, Individualized Transition Plans
Peer reviewedSnell, Martha B.; Martin, Kerri; Orelove, Fred P. – Teacher Education and Special Education, 1997
Describes a personnel-preparation program for unendorsed teachers of students with severe disabilities in Virginia. The program was designed to be inexpensive, to allow supervised application of content schools, and to meet state endorsement requirements for teaching those with severe disabilities. Evaluation results indicate participants were…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Postsecondary Education
Peer reviewedMoon, M. Sherril; And Others – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1990
The article describes how a Virginia urban school system implemented an outcome-oriented work transition process with approximately 230 trainable or severely/profoundly handicapped students (ages 16-21). The article describes the system, students, and staff; developing a formal transition process; the individualized transition plan; and the job…
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, High Schools, Individualized Programs, Job Placement
