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Davis, Cheryl D. – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 1999
Discusses developments in technology that provide high-quality visual access to transition information and multimedia instruction for learners with deafness. Identifies a variety of considerations in using multimedia products and describes the pros and cons of different media in the context of several multimedia projects. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Deafness, Instructional Effectiveness, Multimedia Instruction, Secondary Education
Lefstein, Leah M. – 1984
The paper addresses the needs of learning disabled (LD) students making the transition to secondary schools. Ways in which learning disabilities may magnify typical adolescent concerns are noted, such as social difficulties presented by poor perceptual skills and the effects of poor self image. Recent research suggesting successful strategies for…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Educational Needs, Learning Disabilities, Middle Schools
Hanley-Maxwell, Cheryl; Collet-Klingenberg, Lana – 1995
This executive summary of a research synthesis on critical aspects of curricular tools for successful transition from school to work for students with disabilities provides a brief discussion of the topics addressed in the full report, including: (1) the foundation for transition, including the goals and target populations; (2) a review of…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Curriculum Development, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship

Sturomski, Neil – Topics in Language Disorders, 1996
This article reviews topics concerning the transition of students with learning disabilities into the work setting, including: definition of learning disabilities, relevant federal legislation, importance of transition planning, "best practices" in transition planning and programming, special problems in working with students who have learning…
Descriptors: Definitions, Education Work Relationship, Educational Legislation, Educational Planning

Wehmeyer, Michael L. – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2001
Self-determination is an important component of transition services and prompting this outcome requires that educators use assessment both to design instruction and provide information about instructional effectiveness. This article introduces self-determination as a critical transition outcome, examines assessment issues, and overviews practices,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Disabilities, Evaluation Methods, Instructional Effectiveness
Luecking, Richard G.; Certo, Nicholas J. – 2002
This information brief explains the Transition Service Integration Model, an approach to integrating service systems at the point of transition for youth with significant disabilities. It explains that the Transition Services Integration Model is designed to combine the resources of school and postschool systems in sharing the costs of a…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Integrated Services

Fowler, Susan A.; And Others – Exceptional Children, 1991
This paper addresses the transition of young children from preschool programs that provide special education services to kindergarten or alternative elementary school placements. The roles of the child, family, and service providers in transition preparation, planning, implementation, and evaluation are described. Components of successful…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Practices, Family Involvement, Family Role

Rice, Mabel L.; O'Brien, Marion – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1990
The research literature is reviewed for transitions from birth to eight years. A model describes transition as a change in ecocultural niche, requiring accommodations in daily routines for a child, family, and service providers and transition impact measures the number of accommodations required and the sustainability of daily routines.…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adjustment (to Environment), Disabilities, Early Childhood Education

Bruns, Deborah A.; Fowler, Susan A. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1999
Discusses facilitating culturally sensitive transition plans for young children transitioning to kindergarten and their families. Addresses transition roles for families and adapting transition roles for culturally diverse families. Stresses the need for transition teams to emphasize continuity, communication, collaboration, and family concerns.…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Disabilities, Diversity (Student), Early Childhood Education

Okolo, Cynthia M.; Sitlington, Patricia – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1988
The article reviews studies on vocational adjustment of the learning disabled as well as current practices and concludes that secondary programs should provide six types of vocationally relevant activities including: occupational awareness/exploration, vocational assessment, instruction in job-related academic skills, instruction in job-related…
Descriptors: Career Education, Education Work Relationship, Educational Needs, Interpersonal Competence
Bremer, Christine D.; Kachgal, Mera; Schoeller, Mera – 2003
This brief report applies research on self-determination to suggestions for helping students with disabilities make a successful transition from school to adult life. First, it defines the concept of self-determination and considers how self-determination is learned. It summarizes research supporting the view that self-determination in high school…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, High Schools, Individualized Education Programs
National Education Association, Washington, DC. – 1998
This paper highlights research into the positive possibilities for children in school and life when they have access to high-quality care and education before entering public school. Three key components of early care and education are discussed in the paper. The first, quality in early care and education, addresses: (1) What is high quality and…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Caregiver Training, Child Caregivers, Day Care

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
Freisen, Don – Principal, 1984
Recent statements by educators and child development specialists support the contention that a child's developmental maturity is the key predictor of success in school. Possible modifications of student placement policies are considered, including establishment of transitional programs for kindergarten graduates not fully ready for first grade.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Age Grade Placement, Check Lists, Elementary Education
Rutherford, Robert B., Jr.; Quinn, Mary Magee; Leone, Peter E.; Garfinkle, Lili; Nelson, C. Michael – 2002
This monograph examines issues associated with the problems of children and youth with disabilities in the justice system. Following an introductory chapter, chapter 2 focuses on prevention, including systemic prevention strategies, challenges to successful prevention, model programs that address prevention, and recommended prevention practices.…
Descriptors: Correctional Education, Correctional Institutions, Delinquency, Delinquent Rehabilitation