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Peer reviewedCerto, Nicholas J.; Gerry, Martin H. – Journal for Juvenile Justice and Detention Services, 1991
Reviews statistics on delinquency, federal involvement in juvenile justice, delinquency issues, and research needs in the areas of academic and vocational instruction, transitions, placement, and corrections personnel. (SK)
Descriptors: Delinquency, Delinquency Prevention, Delinquent Rehabilitation, Federal Programs
Download full textPolicy Update, 1994
This policy update provides an overview of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program as it applies to youth with disabilities at the time of their transition from high school. The paper defines "disabled individual" and "substantial gainful work," outlines how income and resources are identified for determining…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Eligibility, Federal Programs
General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. – 1987
The numbers and status of limited- English-proficient (LEP) students who are supported by federal funds appropriated under the Bilingual Education Act are reported. The investigation included interviews with officials of relevant state and federal agencies, reviews of state reports and pertinent studies, and collection of statistical information…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Federal Aid
Rosenthal, Irwin – Learning Disabilities Focus, 1986
The increased accessibility of learning-disabled persons to higher education has created the need to address program development, student psychosocial growth, parent adjustment, and transitional needs. A new, federally funded (Office of Special Education Rehabilitation Services) Master's Degree program has been developed to teach counselors and…
Descriptors: College Attendance, College Students, Delivery Systems, Educational Needs
Peer reviewedJohnson, John R.; Rusch, Frank R. – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 1993
This paper reviews issues related to transition services to meet the postsecondary needs of individuals with disabilities. It focuses on follow-up and outcome studies, identification and analysis of best practices in transition, policy research, and analyses of applications for federally funded model demonstration projects. (JDD)
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Educational Policy
Policy Update, 1994
This policy update presents key aspects of the statutory language of the School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-239), which provides states and localities with federal funds to be used as venture capital to underwrite the initial costs of planning and establishing statewide School-to-Work Opportunities systems. The paper focuses…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Educational Legislation, Educational Opportunities
Gardiner, Karen N.; Fishman, Michael E. – 2001
This report examines the disability community's efforts to help individuals who have significant disabilities access and maintain employment. It identifies how welfare agencies can learn from and build upon lessons from the disability community. Chapter 1 describes the hard-to-employ (HTE) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) population…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adult Education, Agency Role, Assistive Devices (for Disabled)
