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Direct linkHeld, Mary F.; Thoma, Colleen A.; Thomas, Karen – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2004
There has been a great deal of research reaffirming the power of self-determination within the process of planning for the transition from school to adult life for a student with disabilities. Much of the focus of that research has been on teaching core component skills or changing parts of the process such as the transition Individualized…
Descriptors: Individualized Instruction, Individualized Education Programs, Core Curriculum, Transitional Programs
Download full textScott, Laron; Saddler, Sterling; Thoma, Colleen A.; Bartholomew, Christina; Virginia, Nora Alder; Tamura, Ronald – Journal on Educational Psychology, 2011
Universal design for transition (UDT) refers to an approach to instructional planning, delivery, and assessment that bridges the gap between teaching academic and functional/transition goals. It builds upon the principals of universal design for learning (UDL) assuring that instructional practices are designed to meet the needs of diverse learners…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Learner Engagement, Student Interests, Instructional Development
Peer reviewedThoma, Colleen A.; Rogan, Pat; Baker, Steven R. – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 2001
A study of eight students with moderate to severe disabilities investigated the nature of their involvement in transition planning during their final year of high school. Teachers and parents made little investment in preparing students for their transition planning meetings, and none were active participants with designated roles. (Contains…
Descriptors: Individualized Education Programs, Mental Retardation, Parent Teacher Conferences, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedThoma, Colleen A. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1999
Discusses strategies that support student self-determination in transition planning, including: holding high expectations for students, preparing students for transition meetings, allowing students to make important decisions, encouraging students to attend transition fairs, and providing opportunities for students to explore their communities and…
Descriptors: Career Exploration, Career Planning, Decision Making, Disabilities
