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Test, David W.; Mazzotti, Valerie L.; Mustian, April L.; Fowler, Catherine H.; Kortering, Larry; Kohler, Paula – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 2009
The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the secondary transition correlational literature to identify in-school predictors of improved postschool outcomes in the areas of education, employment, and/or independent living for students with disabilities. Based on results of this review, 16 evidence-based, in-school predictors…
Descriptors: Independent Living, Disabilities, Outcomes of Education, Evidence
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Bullis, Michael; Egelston-Dodd, Judy – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 1990
Issues relevant to the school-to-community transition of deaf adolescents were identified and subsequently prioritized by 339 deafness professionals. Issues receiving highest priority were related to joint planning efforts among schools, departments of vocational rehabilitation, and families; training of independent living skills; and development…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Agency Cooperation, Deafness, Education Work Relationship
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Parette, Phil – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 1999
Discusses the need for careful consideration of family and cultural factors in transition planning. Issues explored include degree of independence for the adolescent desired by the family, rules of acceptance, needs for information, changes in family routines, and family and child life experiences. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Disabilities
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Ramasamy, Rangasamy; Duffy, Mary Lou; Camp, Jimmy L., Jr. – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 2000
In an effort to examine the transition status of Apache Native American school leavers, a 38-item survey collected information from 48 former students with and without learning disabilities. Results indicated the students with learning disabilities had higher rates of unemployment and substance abuse and were less likely to live independently or…
Descriptors: American Indians, Apache, Dropout Research, Education Work Relationship
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Goldstein, Marjorie T. – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 1993
This article describes LINK, a campus-based program of William Paterson College of New Jersey that bridges the interval between secondary school-leaving and full community participation for youth with mild disabilities. The paper describes student participants, undergraduate student mentors, the campus setting, program structure, student…
Descriptors: College Programs, College School Cooperation, Education Work Relationship, High School Graduates