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Transitions in Early Childhood Special Education: Issues and Procedures.
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Wolery, Mark – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1989
The article defines the term, "transition," discusses the types of transitions that occur during early childhood special education, explores the rationale for studying and planning such transitions, and identifies transition issues and procedures. Tables offer data on critical events in rearing a handicapped family member, commercially available…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Definitions, Disabilities, Parent School Relationship
Preparing Dysfunctional Learners to Enter Junior High School: A Transitional Curriculum.
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Robinson, Suzanne M.; And Others – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1985
The differences in school demands between elementary and junior high settings are identified, and a curriculum is offered to facilitate the transition for exceptional students. The curriculum outlines academic skills, self-management/study skills, and social/adaptive behavior skills. A sample lesson plan is included. (CL)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Development, Disabilities, Elementary Education
Using Successful Models of Student-Centered Transition Planning and Services for Adolescents with Disabilities.
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Morningstar, Mary E.; Kleinhammer-Tramill, P. Jeannie; Lattin, Dana L. – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1999
This article traces the history of transition programs for adolescents with disabilities and the role that transition plays within current reform efforts. Best practices are discussed and strategies for school programs are provided, including individualized planning, involvement of family and support networks, a focus on community outcomes, and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Agency Cooperation, Community Programs, Disabilities
Strategies for Aligning Standards-Based Education and Transition
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Bassett, Diane S.; Kochhar-Bryant, Carol A. – Focus on Exceptional Children, 2006
Over the past 20 years, major transformations have occurred in educational, social, political, and economic areas that continue to have an impact on the education and development of youth with disabilities and the institutions that support them. Approximately half of all students with disabilities in 2003-04 spent 80% or more of their day in a…
Descriptors: Job Training, Lifelong Learning, Career Development, Education Work Relationship
Planning the IEP for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders.
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Johns, Beverly H.; Crowley, E. Paula; Guetzloe, Eleanor – Focus on Exceptional Children, 2002
Discussion of requirements of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) under the 1997 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act examines key components of the IEP, who constitutes the IEP team, roadblocks to effective use of the IEP, the top 10 common problems in IEPs, making the most of the IEP, transition planning, and…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Educational Legislation
Early Intervention and Secondary/Transition Services: Harbingers of Change in Education.
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Kleinhammer-Tramill, P. Jeannie; And Others – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1994
This article identifies similarities in structures and practices between early intervention with infants and young children with disabilities and secondary/transition programs for adolescents and young adults with developmental delays or disabilities. These include horizontally administered, community-referenced, and consumer-driven services;…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education