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The Role of Special Education in LD Adolescents' Transition from School to Work.
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Okolo, Cynthia M.; Sitlington, Patricia – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1988
The article reviews studies on vocational adjustment of the learning disabled as well as current practices and concludes that secondary programs should provide six types of vocationally relevant activities including: occupational awareness/exploration, vocational assessment, instruction in job-related academic skills, instruction in job-related…
Descriptors: Career Education, Education Work Relationship, Educational Needs, Interpersonal Competence
The Role of Special Education in LD Adolescents' Transition from School to Work.
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Okolo, Cynthia M.; Sitlington, Patricia – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1986
The authors cite the need for six types of activities in secondary special education: (1) occupational awareness, exploration, and basic work experience; (2) in-depth career/vocational assessment; (3) instruction in job-related academic skills; (4) instruction in job-related interpersonal skills; (5) support services to other disciplines; and (6)…
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Educational Needs, Learning Disabilities, Secondary Education
Key Components of Model Transition Services for Students with Learning Disabilities.
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Rojewski, Jay W. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1992
Nine model transition programs for students with learning disabilities were reviewed. Seven exemplary program components emerged: individualized planning and coordination; vocational preparation; academic remediation and support; academic, vocational, and social-personal counseling; support systems and services; job seeking and placement; and…
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Educational Practices, Learning Disabilities, Models
Transition for Youths with Learning Disabilities: A Focus on Developing Independence.
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Reiff, Henry B.; deFur, Sharon – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1992
This article examines the history of transition policy and legislation, current postsecondary outcome experiences, and transition planning services to improve outcomes for youths with learning disabilities. The article concludes that the key catalyst of any transition program lies in thorough and ongoing assessment of individual needs, strengths,…
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Federal Legislation, Independent Living, Learning Disabilities
Social Competencies as a Pathway to Successful Life Transitions.
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Mellard, Daryl F.; Hazel, J. Stephen – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1992
This article describes postsecondary outcomes of young adults with learning disabilities, specific areas of social problems encountered, and the results of an assessment of social competencies in 404 college students with learning disabilities. The study determined that learning disabilities should not be viewed as just an academic-related…
Descriptors: College Students, Curriculum, Daily Living Skills, Education Work Relationship