Transition planning for secondary students with disabilities / Robert W. Flexer, Robert M. Baer, Pamela Luft, and Thomas J. Simmons

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section 1. Implementing transition systems -- 1. A framework for positive outcomes -- 2. Transition legislation and models -- 3. Multicultural and collaborative competencies for working with families -- 4. Career development theories for transition planning -- Section 2. Creating a transition perspective of education -- 5. Transition assessment -- 6. Developing postsecondary goals -- 7. Developing courses of study -- 8. Collaborative transition services -- 9. Developing and teaching the transition IEP -- Section 3. Promoting movement to postschool environments -- 10. Coordinating transition services -- 11.Transition to postsecondary education -- 12. Transition to employment -- 13. Independent living and community participation.

A comprehensive and practical guide to understanding the varied transition needs of students with disabilities–and a look at the potential options and career paths in transition education. Teachers, and professionals in all areas of transition, get the support they need to develop and implement transition activities and programs for students with disabilities in this comprehensive, practical resource. The authors describe the varied transition needs readers are likely to encounter in their work, and provide a succinct look at the potential options and career paths available. In this edition, a new organization and four new chapters improve the focus and readability for the student new to transition. The text organizes topics around four essential elements of transition and a backward planning process. Transition planning is now introduced early to anchor subsequent learning.