The Tips for Transition contains 134 Transition Tips submitted from all over the country by practitioners. The purpose of the Tips was to identify grassroots transition practices being used by practitioners. Tips are categorized into the following domains: (1) Transition Planning; (2) Student Involvement; (3) Family Involvement; (4) Curriculum and…

The transition from school to tertiary study of mathematics comes under increasing scrutiny in research. This article reports on some findings from a project analysing the transition from secondary to tertiary education in mathematics. One key variable in this transition is the teacher or lecturer. This article deals with a small part of the data…

Beginning your college education means you'll be exploring a new place, making new friends, learning new things and setting your own priorities. You are going to face a lot of big changes in a short time. That's exciting--and challenging. The more prepared you are for college when you get there, the more ready you'll be to address these new…

This appendix accompanies "Gaining Ground in the Middle Grades: Why Some Schools Do Better. A Large-Scale Study of Middle Grades Practices and Student Outcomes. Initial Research Report." This appendix contains the full bibliography of all research and policy documents consulted during the development of the ten research domains and three…

The Maine Department of Education (MDOE) is at the forefront of national efforts to align high school curriculum to college and career readiness standards. Embarking on a mission it calls A Personal Journey for Next Generation Learners, Maine has employed several key strategies to ensure all of its students graduate from high school with the…

This annotated bibliography and resource guide is intended to familiarize administrators, educators, service providers, parents, and others with resources and services available to assist in the transition of students with disabilities into postsecondary education and the world of work. The first part lists 236 references published from 1985…

Although the school counselor could play a critical role in the school to college transition for students with learning disabilities, it appears that these students are not being adequately served by the school counseling profession. A school counselor can assist students with college training potential in a number of ways: (1) begin planning well…

Since the 1985-86 school year, the Division of Research and Testing of Virginia's Department of Education has studied the impact on schools and students of Section 22.1-199 of the Virginia Code, as amended in the 1985 legislative session. This paper uses data from a longitudinal study of 4,500 students who entered or were petitioned to enter…

The paper describes the pre-discharge program for chronically mentally ill patients at East Mississippi State Hospital and outlines program curriculum units. The program's requirements for admission, enrollment capacity, length of stay, program standards (on such matters as referral, assessment, and case records) and the typical activity schedule…

The report examines issues in the "aging out" process, in which handicapped youth 21 years of age are no longer eligible for publicly funded residential, educational, and child care facilities. Procedures involved in New York's transitional care and maintenance programs are noted, and new concepts regarding the extent of society's…

The project conducted research and developed a demonstration model aimed at helping schools and families plan transitions for young children moving from special preschools to less specialized settings including regular preschools and kindergarten. The model's target population consisted of 40 handicapped children (ages 3-5) enrolled in three…

The purpose of the 1985 Summer Program for High School Athletes was to develop and conduct a pilot program that would acquaint high school athletes with information and skills to better prepare them for the transition from high school to higher education. The University of Missouri-Kansas City conducted the 2-week program in conjunction with the…

Describes the business-education partnership movement, with examples of some successful projects. Emphasis is placed on programs to help students make the transition from school to work. (CH)

The review of the "Rainbow Connection Instructional Guide" stresses the guide's purpose in assisting the development of model transitional services for preschool handicapped students moving into less restrictive educational environments. Noted is the guide's attention to preparation of parents, roles of training and collaboration, and…

This interview with administrators of Taswork describes the workings of this youth transition project. Unemployed 16-21-year-olds are accepted into the program and paid a nominal wage to participate in community service projects, while remaining eligible for their unemployment benefits. (CH)