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O'Toole, Thomas J.; Meissner, Margit – Pointer, 1988
A Montgomery County (Maryland) task force was jointly developed by the county executive and the school superintendent to consider the transition from school to work for disabled students. Recommendations were made which resulted in development of a transition planning/coordinating function and a model for planning transition services. (JDD)
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Educational Planning
Shamp, Barbara; Silberling, Laura – Pointer, 1988
A summer vocational interest exploration workshop was developed by Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Schools for handicapped students aged 14-19. Students developed their basic and social skills and gained understanding of career opportunities as they worked in simulated job environments in food services, business, building/grounds maintenance,…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Career Exploration, Disabilities, Interpersonal Competence
Luecking, Richard G. – Pointer, 1988
To coordinate the planning and delivery of transition services for disabled students in Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Schools (MCPS), TransCen, Inc., a private not-for-profit corporation, was developed. TransCen's efforts concentrate on four areas: coordination with MCPS, liaison with the business community, program enhancement and technical…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Cooperative Planning, Coordination, Delivery Systems
Halloran, William D.; Ward, Michael J. – Pointer, 1988
Special education changes that must occur to ensure successful transition from school to community-based employment and living environments for all disabled youth include: programming for future environments; expanding the availability of adult services for severely disabled youth; and a 13th-year program for mildly handicapped students,…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Programs, Adult Vocational Education, Disabilities
