Preparing High School Students with Learning Disabilities for the Transition to Postsecondary Education: Teaching the Skills of Self-Determination.

Durlak, Christine M.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ479347

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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ISSN: ISSN-0022-2194

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Preparing High School Students with Learning Disabilities for the Transition to Postsecondary Education: Teaching the Skills of Self-Determination.

Durlak, Christine M.; And Others

Journal of Learning Disabilities, v27 n1 p51-59 Jan 1994

Specific self-determination skills have been identified as being related to the successful transition of students with learning disabilities to postsecondary education. This study developed and validated a model program which was effective in teaching secondary students the self-determination skills of self-advocacy and self-awareness. (DB)

Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Disabilities, Models, Personal Autonomy, Postsecondary Education, Program Development, Secondary Education, Self Advocacy, Self Determination, Self Efficacy, Skill Development, Transitional Programs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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