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ERIC Number: EJ611286
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0014-4029
Improving Graduation and Employment Outcomes of Students with Disabilities: Predictive Factors and Student Perspectives.
Benz, Michael R.; Lindstrom, Lauren; Yovanoff, Paul
Exceptional Children, v66 n4 p509-29 Sum 2000
Two studies involving adolescents with disabilities examined secondary and transition practices. Findings indicate that career-related work experience and completion of student-identified transition goals were highly associated with improved graduation and employment outcomes. Individualization of services around student goals and personalized attention from staff were highly valued by participants. (CR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Educational Attainment, Employment, Graduation, Individualized Transition Plans, Predictor Variables, Secondary Education, Student Educational Objectives, Student Participation, Transitional Programs, Work Experience, Work Experience Programs
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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