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An Analysis of Training Needs for Providers of Transition Services for the Deaf/Blind
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Castino, Kelly – ProQuest LLC, 2017
There is a lack of knowledge in the area of training needs for Deaf/Blind vocational rehabilitation and/or independent living service providers in Florida. This quantitative study utilized self-report surveys of Deaf/Blind providers in Florida to determine what needs to be done related to professional development. The researcher attempted to…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Transitional Programs, Deafness, Blindness
Equity and Impact of Linked Learning for Students with Disabilities: An Investigation of Implementation Fidelity
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Hively, Jocelyn D. – ProQuest LLC, 2016
Students with disabilities have diverse needs that can be difficult for schools to meet. One promising approach that addresses this issue is Linked Learning, a high school reform initiative aimed at simultaneously preparing all students for college and career (ConnectEd, n.d.). Although research has shown that participation in Linked Learning is…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Change, Change Strategies, College Readiness
An Examination of the Perception of Special Education Teachers in the Mississippi Delta toward Their Transition Competencies
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Curry, Vickie Elaine – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Transition from high school to post-school activities is recognized as a serious challenge for students with disabilities (Shandra & Hogan, 2008; Wehman, 2006). The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (2006) outlines the development of the IEP and transition plan as an essential task. However, the preponderance of secondary…
Descriptors: Special Education Teachers, Teacher Competencies, Transitional Programs, Teacher Attitudes