ERIC Number: EJ1472673
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
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Supporting Students with Disabilities in Transitioning to Adulthood
Jennifer K. Migliore; Jessica Ellott; Kimberly J. Osmani; Lydia Dempsey
State Education Standard, v25 n2 2025
Despite federal laws mandating services to support their postsecondary transitions, students with disabilities overall pursue less continued education and vocational training and get fewer jobs than their peers without disabilities. To enhance outcomes for students with disabilities after they exit high school, this article describes how state leaders can go beyond simply complying with federal mandates and promote transition services and plans adapted to students' individual needs, preferences, and goals. A comprehensive approach is key, combining collaborative partnerships, evidence-based practices, and strategic resource allocation. By investing in these efforts, state leaders, districts, and schools can empower and equip students with disabilities to build fulfilling, self-sufficient futures.
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Transitional Programs, Career Development, Faculty Development, Special Education Teachers, Agency Cooperation, State Boards of Education, Work Based Learning, Preservice Teacher Education, College Readiness, Career Readiness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: Policymakers; Administrators
Language: English
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