The purpose of this study is to determine (a) the patterns that existed in employment preparation courses offered by districts across a midwestern state and (b) the primary intent, primary method of instruction, and location of the classroom-based and work-based components of these courses. Findings indicated that (a) employment preparation…

Since the transition movement in the 1980s, numerous transition practices have been developed. Kohler (1993) provided a comprehensive review and analysis of transition best practices and divided them into substantiated and implied practices based on the existence of empirical evidence. Since that review was published, the field of transition has…

The article addresses the role of rehabilitation counselors in special education transition programs for students with disabilities. It contends that the special training of rehabilitation counselors prepares them to coordinate existing school and community resources into effective transition programs. (DB)

The PROGRESS (Providing Realistic Opportunities for Gainful Rehabilitative Employment Success in Society) model for school-to-work transition of moderately and severely mentally retarded youth ties on-the-job training to job placement, establishes curriculum goals based on the job, and uses fading procedures as students become more competent in…

"Project Transition," a model for providing support to handicapped secondary and postsecondary vocational students during their transition from school to work, is described. The model, which builds on community resources, includes a packet of printed materials. (CL)

A national survey of 70 state project directors and directors of Parent Training and Information Centers investigated participation of parents of students with disabilities in State Systems Change Transition activities. The most frequently reported activities in which parents participated included serving as members on transition planning boards…

This position statement of the Division on Career Development and Transition of the Council for Exceptional Children supports and affirms educational approaches rooted in self-determination for development and delivery of inclusive educational services to students with disabilities during the career-development and transition process. (Author/DB)

A master's degree program at Bowling Green State University (Ohio) is sequenced to provide teachers with the skills to become effective agents in facilitating successful postschool adjustment of severely handicapped students. Competencies and curriculum are outlined for the role of transition/liaison specialist. (CL)

The article describes the Oregon Transition to Employment Project, a three-year federally supported project, which investigated and identified strategies school programs can use to prepare students with physical and multiple disabilities for the transition from school to community-based employment. (DB)

Discusses the need for all secondary students, particularly individuals with disabilities, to undergo transition assessment. Topics discussed include the definition and purpose of transition assessment, policies that facilitate the provision of assessment services, and an overview of the methods and people involved in the transition assessment…

A study investigated relationships between transition program characteristics and positive post-school outcomes by examining the transition services database compiled over seven years from all 67 Florida school districts and the Florida Educational and Training Placement Information Program. No positive relationship emerged between transition…

This paper reviews literature concerning best practices in facilitating transition from school to work or postsecondary education for secondary students with disabilities. Practices cited frequently included vocational training, parent involvement, interagency collaboration and service delivery, social skills training, paid work experience, and…

The Transition Institute at the University of Illinois analyzed 15 studies that had identified effective or exemplary transition programs for students with disabilities. The analysis revealed 107 key elements associated with effectiveness or exemplary program status, including variables in career/vocational training, systematic interdisciplinary…

This article examines the special education teacher's role in Wisconsin's Designated Vocational Instruction interdisciplinary approach to providing vocational skills and competencies to disabled high school students in the least restrictive environment. Both direct support to students and indirect support to vocational instructors and the program…

Describes an attempt to evaluate the Transition Systems Change Initiative despite geographically dispersed program sites and different program goals, activities, and impacts. The design focused on common impacts and unique accomplishments of the projects by making maximum use of existing data. Project directors were involved in planning,…