Transition Planning for Students with Severe Disabilities: Policy Implications for the Classroom.

Stuart, Christy Holthaus; Smith, Stephen W.

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ERIC Number: EJ643046

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Transition Planning for Students with Severe Disabilities: Policy Implications for the Classroom.

Stuart, Christy Holthaus; Smith, Stephen W.

Intervention in School and Clinic, v37 n4 p234-36 Mar 2002

This article discusses the role of secondary school teachers in developing and implementing effective transition plans for students with severe disabilities. Required components of transition plans are described and guidelines are presented for developing individual transition programs. Educators are urged to promote employment skills and self-determination activities. (Contains 6 references.) (CR)

Descriptors: Guidelines, Individualized Education Programs, Individualized Transition Plans, Secondary Education, Self Determination, Severe Disabilities, Student Empowerment, Teacher Role

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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