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Clark, Hewitt B., Ed.; Unruh, Deanne K., Ed. – Brookes Publishing Company, 2009
This comprehensive professional handbook will help transition specialists, general and special educators, school psychologists, and administrators support youth and young adults in setting goals and achieving positive outcomes across employment, education, and community settings. Through up-to-date research and in-depth analyses of five successful…
Descriptors: Young Adults, Behavior Problems, Emotional Problems, Transitional Programs

Wehman, Paul; And Others – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1986
The article focuses on vocational alternatives for severely disabled persons after age 21, including supported employment, supported competitive employment, and sheltered enclaves in industry. The authors also discuss the requirements for successful community living and note the importance of individualized transition plans, parent education and…
Descriptors: Adults, Community Programs, Education Work Relationship, Employment
Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, 2009
These guidelines for 2010-2013 relate specifically to the Partnership Brokers program. This program is part of the Australian Government's contribution to the Youth Attainment and Transitions National Partnership and will commence on 1 January 2010. These Guidelines set out the requirements for the provision of services by organisations contracted…
Descriptors: Business, Partnerships in Education, Privacy, Contracts

Okolo, Cynthia M.; Sitlington, Patricia – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1986
The authors cite the need for six types of activities in secondary special education: (1) occupational awareness, exploration, and basic work experience; (2) in-depth career/vocational assessment; (3) instruction in job-related academic skills; (4) instruction in job-related interpersonal skills; (5) support services to other disciplines; and (6)…
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Educational Needs, Learning Disabilities, Secondary Education
Goodall, Patricia; Bruder, Mary Beth – Exceptional Parent, 1986
The article examines the role of parents in easing the transition of students with disabilities from school to the adult community. Stressed is the importance of parents gathering information and participating in the development of individualized transition plans. (CL)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Individualized Transition Plans, Parent Participation
Missouri Univ., Columbia. Missouri LINC. – 1990
The paper discusses transportation as a related service for students with disabilities expecially as related to school-to-work transition activities. First, the legislative and legal basis for providing transportation services is discussed in the form of answers to frequently asked questions: why provide transportation? what is the basis for…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Pupil Personnel Services, Secondary Education
Harpring, Sharon A.; And Others – 1986
This handbook spells out the steps necessary in an effective evaluation of secondary/transition interventin projects for handicapped youth. Initial steps in the evaluation process include describing the evaluation setting, identifying evaluation audiences, stating the evaluation rationale, determining evaluation questions, and identifying…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Educational Planning, Evaluation Methods
McDonnell, John; Hardman, Michael – Education and Training of the Mentally Retarded, 1985
The article describes critical components of a transition planning system for students with severe handicaps, including coordinating transition planning on a local level, developing transition plans, preparing parents for transition planning, and coordination with adult service agencies. (CL)
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, High Schools, Individualized Transition Plans, Program Development

Neubert, Debra A.; Foster, Jennifer – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1988
The article outlines a guide to help special educators, parents, and adult service providers assist learning-disabled individuals in exploring employment and postsecondary options and enhance the transition planning process. Steps include developing an employability profile, identifying occupational areas to explore, and conducting exploration…
Descriptors: Career Exploration, Community Programs, Education Work Relationship, Job Placement

Platt, John S. – Remedial and Special Education (RASE), 1986
Vocational education programs should promote independence to counteract the dependency typically fostered in correctional institutions. In addition, vocational programs must include a transition component, which stresses critical job retention skills. The development of a successful vocational program depends upon the skills and cooperation of a…
Descriptors: Correctional Education, Delinquency, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship

Hughes, Carolyn; And Others – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1989
The article describes a process for use in high-school transition programs to promote student independence within the context of vocational training. Strategies described include: evaluating student independence in community-based settings, teaching student adaptability, and transferring control of student independence to work-related stimuli. A…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Education Work Relationship, High Schools, Job Skills

Falvey, Mary A.; And Others – Topics in Language Disorders, 1988
The article examines communication training for handicapped students making the transition from school to adult life in terms of the need for communication training, principles of assessment, and the communication specialist as consultant. (DB)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Consultants, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship

Smith, Garnett J.; And Others – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1995
Seven pitfalls of transition planning for students with disabilities are identified: (1) planning at an inappropriate level; (2) confusing means with ends; (3) failing to involve all relevant educational partners; (4) selecting programs before identifying goals; (5) failing to consider future community realities; (6) being unaware of the process…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Educational Planning, Long Range Planning

Anderson, Glenn B.; McGee, Susan – Perspectives in Education and Deafness, 1998
Discusses the core components of the School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994 and the key elements of successful school-to-work partnerships for students with deafness. Elements include supportive and committed leadership, committed staff, support from local and state governments, help from facilitators, and financial support from diverse sources.…
Descriptors: Deafness, Education Work Relationship, Educational Legislation, Financial Support
National Transition Network, Minneapolis, MN. – 1996
These two information briefs provide basic information to parents of students with disabilities transitioning from special educational services to adult rehabilitation services. The first brief introduces the rehabilitation services available to youth with disabilities. It explains how the vocational rehabilitation system works, what the…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Due Process, Education Work Relationship, Individualized Programs