This information brief discusses the need to prepare secondary students with disabilities for postsecondary education and to support them in post secondary settings. A case study is provided that illustrates the challenges students with disabilities face in college, along with a chart comparing minimum and quality accommodations for students with…

This guide to family-directed transition planning is intended to help parents and students with disabilities take leading roles in the process of transition from school to post-school activities. First, a letter to families examines the challenge of change and the transition process. Section 2 examines regulations that affect transition planning,…

This monograph reports on a national survey of state higher education agencies concerning the current status of student transition data systems. The survey found that 48 states are currently addressing at least one of four student transition areas, with 42 states concerned with postsecondary education (PSE) to PSE transition, 33 states with K-12…

This text is designed to help postsecondary education personnel initiate or refine college programs for the increasing numbers of students with learning disabilities. Following an introductory chapter, chapters have the following titles: (1) "A Comprehensive Approach to Transition Planning"; (2) "Judicial Intent and Legal Precedents" (Laura F.…

This videotape explores the ways four diverse after-school programs bring about successful linkages between after-school programs at the elementary or middle school level and the regular school day. The 40-minute videotape, designed to be viewed in its entirety or in 15-minute segments, focuses on individual schools and their innovations. The…

This paper explains recent changes in the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program that affect adolescents with disabilities or chronic health problems. Changes include the SSI work incentives available to them, how they can maintain access to quality health care and benefits during their transition years, and key issues in transition planning.…

This study used a focus group approach to examine the transition planning experiences and concerns of 30 family members of young adults with special health care needs throughout Massachusetts. Findings indicated: (1) parents experienced challenges with service delivery systems, day-to-day living, residential location, and uncertainty about the…

This bulletin provides guidance and direction to Missouri local education agencies (LEAs) regarding the U.S. Office of Special Education Program's findings that indicate Individualized Education Program (IEP) transition meetings for students with a disability failed to: (1) provide a notice to parents of the IEP meeting with the required…

This guide on transition services for Minnesota students with disabilities provides parents with information on student's rights and responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that is available, how to obtain it, and how to improve the system to provide for transition needs that are not being met. Separate…

This bulletin summarizes and attempts to analyze followup activities now provided by teacher-preparing institutions supported by State funds. It points out college activities that are contributing to the development of better school programs in college service areas, to the improvement of college programs for teachers-to-be, and to increased…

Describes research among Hispanic and White fourth graders in regular, bilingual, or English as a second language (ESL) classes, on relationships between academic achievement and types of instructional programs; correlations between achievement and self-concept; cultural attitudes; ethnic identity; and variables related to achievement. Discusses…

A survey of 277 special education supervisors and administrators found compliance with an average of 9 of 14 transition policy areas of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, with the most compliance found in the paperwork aspects of transition practice. The best predictor of compliance was found to be hours of transition training. (CR)

A survey of 54 educators and 62 rehabilitation counselors found the role that rehabilitation counselors serve is inadequate and is exacerbated by the fact that many counselors are not being invited to transition planning meetings by school personnel, parents, or teachers. Recommendations for promoting better collaboration are suggested. (Contains…

Examines whether team-taught, departmentalized, and K-8 schools differed in academic achievement at grades six, seven, and eight. Dependent variables were mean building-level achievement scores in reading, mathematics, science, and social studies on the Spring 1995 Missouri Mastery and Achievement Tests. During the transition year, middle schools…

A study involving 84 special educators in two western states investigated special education knowledge and use of various transition assessment strategies. Although most of the educators indicated they were aware of all types of assessment strategies, they still relied heavily on those that were either standardized or teacher prepared. (Contains…