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Getzel, Elizabeth Evans; Thoma, Colleen A. – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 2008
Although the literature is clear that self-determination is an important component of the transition planning process for students with disabilities preparing for postsecondary education, further studies are needed to explore what self-determination strategies these students use to remain in college and successfully meet the challenges in…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Disabilities, College Students, Self Determination
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Everson, Jane M.; Zhang, Dalun; Guillory, Joan D. – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 2001
A study that reviewed 329 Individualized Transition Plans (ITPs) found ITPs generally followed the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, however, they were less likely to address additional transition areas suggested in Louisiana's transitional planning menu, including living arrangements, homemaking needs, financial…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Educational Planning, Federal Legislation
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Salembier, George; Furney, Katharine S. – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 1997
Thirty-six parents of students with disabilities who had exited high school 6 to 12 months earlier, were interviewed to examine perceptions of their participation in their child's final Individualized Education Program/transition planning meeting. A majority reported they participated in a variety of ways and were satisfied with their…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Individualized Education Programs, Meetings, Parent Attitudes
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Bassett, Diane S.; Patton, James R.; White, Warren; Blalock, Ginger; Smith, Tom E. C. – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 1997
A survey of 201 transition professionals identified the following research priorities: teacher training for transition; facilitation of student self-determination; transition plans, goals and objectives, and linkage activities; functional assessment; inclusion of students with disabilities in vocational education; and models of K-12 career…
Descriptors: Career Development, Disabilities, Educational Planning, Inclusive Schools
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Thompson, James R.; Fulk, Barbara M.; Piercy, Sheryl Wernsing – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 2000
Information recorded on Transition Planning Guides was compared with the perceptions of 22 students with learning disabilities and their parents regarding postsecondary goals and anticipated support needs. Findings indicate little relationship between the postsecondary outcomes and support needs recorded and those expressed by students and parents…
Descriptors: Educational Planning, Individualized Education Programs, Individualized Transition Plans, Interviews
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Benz, Michael R.; Halpern, Andrew S. – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 1993
This paper describes the vocational programs and transition planning services needed and received by 553 students with and without disabilities during their last year of high school in Oregon and Nevada. Results are discussed in terms of regular and specialized vocational instruction, school-sponsored work experience, vocational skills…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Educational Practices, Emotional Disturbances