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Test, David W.; Fowler, Catherine H.; White, James; Richter, Sharon; Walker, Allison – Exceptionality, 2009
Approximately 28% of students with disabilities do not complete high school (National Longitudinal Transition Study-2, 2005). This increases the likelihood that these students will experience low wages, high rates of incarceration, and limited access to postsecondary education. This article reviews evidence-based secondary transition practices…
Descriptors: Family Involvement, Disabilities, Student Development, Transitional Programs
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Bohanon, Hank; Flannery, K. Brigid; Malloy, JoAnne; Fenning, Pamela – Exceptionality, 2009
The integration of primary, secondary, and tertiary interventions through positive behavior supports (PBS) can provide benefit for students, staff, and families (Bohanon et al., 2006; Turnbull et al., 2002). However, there is limited application of PBS to high schools settings (Sugai, Flannery, & Bohanon, 2004). However, preliminary data is…
Descriptors: High Schools, Student Behavior, Incidence, Graduation Rate
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Powers, Laurie E.; Garner, Tracee; Valnes, Betsy; Squire, Peter; Turner, Alison; Couture, Todd; Dertinger, Rocky – Exceptionality, 2007
Although transition outcomes for youth with disabilities have shown some improvement and transition support practices have been identified, many young people continue to face transition barriers that preclude their full participation in key adult life activities. While research efforts have largely been professionally driven, there is emerging…
Descriptors: Research Methodology, Disabilities, Young Adults, Transitional Programs