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An Exploration into the Expansion of the Transition Program to Meet the Needs of Students with Cognitive Impairments
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Codey, Emily – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The purpose of this mixed methods action research study was to collect data in order to expand the current transition program in place for students with cognitive impairments. Qualitative and quantitative data was collected from district stakeholders regarding the current transition program in place for students with cognitive impairments. In…
Descriptors: Mixed Methods Research, Action Research, Transitional Programs, Stakeholders
The Social Security Administration's Youth Transition Demonstration Projects: Interim Report on Transition WORKS
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Fraker, Thomas; Black, Alison; Mamun, Arif; Manno, Michelle; Martinez, John; O'Day, Bonnie; O'Toole, Meghan; Rangarajan, Anu; Reed, Debbie – Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., 2011
The Social Security Administration is funding a random assignment evaluation of six demonstration projects to improve employment and other outcomes for youth ages 14 to 25 who are either receiving disability benefits or are at high risk of receiving them in the future. This report reviews the Youth Transition Demonstration (YTD) projects, located…
Descriptors: Employment Services, Disabilities, Program Descriptions, Program Development
Building Your Program. Supported Education: A Promising Practice. Evidence-Based Practices KIT (Knowledge Informing Transformation)
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Unger, Karen V. – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2011
"Building Your Program" is intended to help mental health authorities, agency administrators, and program leaders think through and develop Supported Education. The first part of this booklet gives you background information about the Supported Education model. Specific information about your role in implementing and sustaining Supported Education…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Evidence, Mental Health, Best Practices
Development of Transition Programs for Adolescents with Serious Emotional Disturbances.
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Bulen, Julia; Bullis, Michael – 1995
This paper reports on an ongoing 3-year project which has worked with three school sites to identify program and staff needs and then develop a tailored intervention to improve program services for adolescent students with severe emotional disturbances (SED). Necessary characteristics of effective transition programs for this population are…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Based Instruction (Disabilities), Demonstration Programs, Education Work Relationship
Work Experience Guide: How to Create a Work Experience Program at Your School
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Condon, Ellen; Brown, Kim – Rural Institute, 2006
The intent of this manual is to provide some templates and direction to schools that are looking for ideas of how to incorporate work experience into their curriculum for youth with disabilities. Hamilton Middle School served as a pilot site for one of the Rural Institute Transition Projects from 2006-2008. The school administration eagerly…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Work Experience, Work Experience Programs, Youth Opportunities
Transition Programs for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities.
McDonnell, John; And Others – 1996
This text is intended to provide new and practicing professionals with an introduction to the strategies necessary to support the transition of students with moderate and severe disabilities from school to community life. It offers recommendations for designing and implementing middle school, high school, and post-high school programs, addressing…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Agency Cooperation, Community Based Instruction (Disabilities), Curriculum Development