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ERIC Number: EJ1227255
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Dec
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-2165-1434
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An Analysis of Collaboration in a State-Level Interagency Transition Team
Noonan, Patricia M.; McCall, Zach A.; Zheng, Chunmei; Gaumer Erickson, Amy S.
Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, v35 n3 p143-154 Dec 2012
Interagency collaboration facilitates strong linkages to adult agencies, which improves adult outcomes among youth with disabilities (Kohler & Field, 2003; Repetto, Webb, Garvan & Washington, 2002). State-level transition teams increase collaboration, reduce duplication of resources, improve professional development, and heighten the cross-flow of information (Blalock, 1996; Wehman, 1998). Using social network (Daly, 2010) and focus group analysis (Krueger & Casey, 2000), this mixed methods study examined changes in collaboration, as well as collaborative characteristics and activities, among members of one state-level transition team. Analysis of the social network indicated a significant increase in the network density. Furthermore, focus group results indicated a range of collaborative strategies that built group cohesion and facilitated movement toward improving transition and student outcomes.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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