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From a Perspective of Forty Years in the Field: Retrospective and Prospective.
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Kolstoe, Oliver P. – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 1996
A former special education teacher reflects on the discovery and acceptance of the benefits of education and training in helping people with disabilities become valuable societal resources. Early evidence of the benefits of transition programs, legislative efforts supporting vocational training for students with disabilities, and the development…
Descriptors: Career Development, Career Education, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship
A Historical Perspective on Student Involvement in the Transition Process: Toward a Vision of Self-Determination for All Students.
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Field, Sharon – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 1996
Details the history of the transition movement and the participation of students with disabilities in transition planning. Reviews legislative changes that emphasize self-determination and explains the link between self-determination and students' mental health. Also identifies characteristics of schools that promote self-determination for all…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Educational Planning, Federal Legislation
Great Expectations: Perspectives on Transition Policy and Practice in the Context of Social Change.
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Ianacone, Robert N.; Kochhar, Carl A. – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 1996
Reflects on the development of transition planning and services for students with disabilities. Discusses legislative changes mandating transition services and describes current conditions and outcomes for youth in transition. Identifies transformative collaboration and other themes that have implications for improvement of transition services.…
Descriptors: Career Development, Disabilities, Educational Trends, Federal Legislation
Are We in Danger of Making the Same Mistakes with ITPs as Were Made with IEPs?
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Stowitschek, Joseph J.; Kelso, Cheryl A. – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 1989
The problems of Individual Education Plan (IEP) utilization with handicapped students are analyzed and compared to the developing use of Individual Transition Plans (ITP). Considered are issues of accountability, relevance, quality, feasibility, and preparedness. (DB)
Descriptors: Accountability, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Educational Quality