ERIC Number: EJ1144759
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 24
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: EISSN-1554-2998
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Transition to Post-Secondary Life for Students with Disabilities: Promoting Student Success
Quigney, Theresa A.
Journal of School Counseling, v15 n2 2017
The transition to life after high school for students with disabilities and the vital role that school counselors have in assisting the students and their families to achieve success are discussed. As there may be unique requirements for these students in making this transition, it is important that school counselors are acquainted with particular matters and techniques critical to student success. The educational categories of disabilities and special considerations that are presented may be beneficial to school counselors as they enhance their students' opportunities to achieve their goals.
Descriptors: Disabilities, School Counselors, Counselor Role, Goal Orientation, Individualized Transition Plans, Intellectual Disability, Employment, Independent Living, Daily Living Skills, Brain, Injuries, Neurological Impairments, Emotional Disturbances, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Equal Education, High School Students, Multiple Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Visual Impairments, Deafness, Blindness
Journal of School Counseling. Montana State University, College of Education, Health and Human Development, P.O. Box 172940, Bozeman, MT 59717. Tel: 406-994-4133; Fax: 406-994-1854; e-mail: ehhddean@montana.edu; Web site: http://jsc.montana.edu
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
Audience: Counselors
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Ohio
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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