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Perspectives on the Transition from Preschool to Kindergarten for Children with Disabilities and Their Families.
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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
Multicultural Aspects of Parent Involvement in Transition Planning.
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Geenen, Sarah; Powers, Laurie E.; Lopez-Vasquez, Alfonso – Exceptional Children, 2001
A survey of 308 African-American, Hispanic-American, Native-American, and European-American parents found that culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) parents are active in transition planning activities and, in some instances, their level of reported participation surpassed that of European-American parents. In contrast, 52 professionals…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Family Involvement
What Do Students with Disabilities Tell Us about the Importance of Family Involvement in the Transition from School to Adult Life?
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Morningstar, Mary E.; And Others – Exceptional Children, 1996
This qualitative study used focus groups to explore student perspectives on family involvement in the transition from school to adult life. Four focus groups, including students with learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, and mild mental retardation, demonstrated the importance to students of family input and support.…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Emotional Disturbances
Current Challenges Facing Secondary Education and Transition Services: What Research Tells Us.
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Johnson, David R.; Stodden, Robert A.; Emanuel, Ellen J.; Luecking, Richard; Mack, Mary – Exceptional Children, 2002
The transition challenges discussed are to ensure that (1) students have access to the full range of curriculum options and learning experiences; (2) high school graduation decisions are based on meaningful indicators of learning; (3) students have access to postsecondary education, employment, and independent living options; (4) student and…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Agency Cooperation, Career Planning, Change Strategies