ERIC Number: EJ1227332
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Dec
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-2165-1434
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Aligning Transition Services with Secondary Education Reform: A Position Statement of the Division on Career Development and Transition
Morningstar, Mary E.; Bassett, Diane S.; Kochhar-Bryant, Carol; Cashman, Joanne; Wehmeyer, Michael L.
Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, v35 n3 p132-142 Dec 2012
Society has witnessed significant improvements in the lives of students receiving transition services over the past 30 years. The field of transition has developed an array of evidence-based interventions and promising practices; however, secondary school reform efforts have often overlooked these approaches for youth without disabilities. If we are to see improvements in postsecondary outcomes for all youth, reform efforts must begin with active participation of general and special educators and critical home, school, and community stakeholders. In this article, the authors discuss the evolution of transition in light of reform efforts in secondary education. They review and identify secondary educational initiatives that embrace transition principles. Finally, recommendations are provided for advancing alignment of transition services with secondary education reforms.
Descriptors: Educational Change, Transitional Programs, Alignment (Education), Educational Policy, Advocacy, Response to Intervention, Secondary School Teachers, Parent Teacher Cooperation, Teacher Student Relationship, Students with Disabilities, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Equal Education, Educational Planning
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Secondary Education; Elementary Secondary Education
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; Elementary and Secondary Education Act
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